Move In

If you have an assigned room for the upcoming academic year, follow the instructions here to log in to the Housing Portal and view your details, and details about your roommate (if any).

To view your room assignment details:

1. Log into the Housing Portal.
2. Enter the 2026-27 Housing and Meal Plan Contract.
3. Go to the "My Room Assignment" page. You may need to click on a page before the "My Room Assignment" page then click "Save and Continue" at the bottom of each page until you get there.
4. To view your roommate (if any) and their profile details, including email address, click on the "View Profile" link next to their name.

You are required to have your UWRF student ID to check in.  

• Request your ID card online now! In an effort to make Move In a simpler process for students and families, we strongly encourage you to request your ID card online now so that you can receive it in the mail well in advance of Move In. Submit your photo for your UWRF ID card now to request and receive your ID. There is a Friday, Aug. 1 submission deadline for students to receive their ID card in the mail.
• Students who do not have a UWRF student ID card upon arrival must first report to the Carding Office in the Chalmer Davee Library (Room 160), before reporting to their residence hall.
• Answers to questions may be found on the Carding Office's webpage.

The Carding Office is open:

• Before Move In Weekend: Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 29-30: TBD
• Monday, Sept. 1: Closed

Fall 2026 Move In

• In the Housing Portal, each student will select a 30-minute Move In timeslot on a date between Aug. 29 and Sept. 2. Your move-in day and time will be displayed on the "My Room Assignment" page in the portal. This information will also be emailed to your UWRF email address prior to Move In Day.
• Your 30-minute move-in timeslot is when you will unload your vehicle near your residence hall. Once unloaded, the vehicle must be moved to a parking lot and you can continue to unpack at your leisure.
• After your vehicle has been moved, you'll go inside the hall, show staff your UWRF student ID, receive your room key and begin bringing your things inside to your new room.

You are required to have your UWRF student ID to check in.  

• Request your ID card online now! In an effort to make Move In a simpler process for students and families, we strongly encourage you to request your ID card online now so that you can receive it in the mail well in advance of Move In. Submit your photo for your UWRF ID card now to request and receive your ID. There is a Friday, Aug. 1 submission deadline for students to receive their ID card in the mail.
• Students who do not have a UWRF student ID card upon arrival must first report to the Carding Office in the Chalmer Davee Library (Room 160), before reporting to their residence hall.
• Answers to questions may be found on the Carding Office's webpage.

The Carding Office is open:

• Before Move In Weekend: Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 29-30: TBD
• Monday, Sept. 1: Closed

Each residence hall has a limited number of large red moving carts as well as rubber mallets, which are used to adjust the height or loft the bed. Those who use the large red moving carts are asked to return them to the lobby in a timely manner to allow others to access the carts. Students and families are welcome to bring their own dollies, carts, etc.

Learn how to connect to the WiFi, register items such as gaming systems and streaming devices and connect to the Guest Network prior to moving in.

Learn more about mail and your hall mailing address.

A loft kit is available in each residence hall room. Residence Life will assist as able when requested during Move In. Rubber mallets are used to adjust bed height and loft beds. A limited number of rubber mallets are available in each residence hall. Students are welcome to bring their own rubber mallet. View the "How to Loft Your Bed" video for more information.

To prepare for life in the residence halls, review the suggested packing list. This list includes a variety of things to consider bringing to campus. Please also review the section of this page that lists items you should NOT bring to campus and what is provided in each room. Keeping a clean and organized space is helpful to creating a healthy roommate relationship and achieving academic potential!

What You Need

• School supplies
• Identification information, including your student ID and something such as a driver’s license
• Noise canceling headphones
• Clothing
• Laundry supplies, including a hamper, hangers, detergent and dryer sheets
• Two sets of twin extra long sheets, pillow, blanket, bath and hand towels
• Personal hygiene items
• Bathroom tote and shower shoes
• Water bottle/travel mug
• First aid/general health kit
• Cleaning supplies (nothing containing bleach or ammonia)
• Medical information including
  • Names and phone numbers of primary and specialty care provider
  • If you do not have insurance, you will have access to healthcare services through Student Health Services

Please leave these items at home!

• Wireless printer – printer and copy machines are available on campus!
• Refrigerator and microwave
• Halogen lights/lamps
• Hot plates or open heating coil appliances
• Items requiring open flames such as candles, oil lamps and incense
• Foam-backed carpeting or foam pads used under carpeting
• Pets (exceptions are harmless fish in 10 gallon or smaller aquariums)
• Fireworks or other explosives, as well as dangerous weapons, including but not limited to guns (also airsoft, pellet and paintball), rifles, bow and arrows, crossbows, large sporting or hunting knives, swords or spears

A variety of items are provided in every room on campus (extended housing spaces may vary). A full list of room dimensions and amenities is provided on each individual residence hall webpage. Students are not permitted to remove or store any of the provided room furnishings outside of the residence hall room.

• Microwave/refrigerator unit
• Loftable bed unit
• Twin XL mattress
• Desk and desk chair
• Bookshelf
• Dresser/wardrobe/closet