Fall 2025 Move In
Prepare for a Successful Move
Move-in time can be very stressful for students, families, and friends. To help ease some of the stress about starting your new journey we have compiled a checklist of things to do to help prepare for a successful move-in!
GET READY TO MOVE IN: BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Sign up for a move-in time slot
All residents, regardless of their arrival date, must complete the Fall Move-In Sign Up form in the Housing Portal before arriving on campus for the fall semester.
Please note: the Fall Move-In Sign Up will be available in the Housing Portal on July 1, 2025.
Review the Move-In Checklist
Check out What to Bring for a packing list with what you should (and shouldn't) bring with you to campus!
Choose the height of your bed
Submit an online maintenance request for your preferred bed height before you arrive on campus. Keep in mind that lofting assistance may take longer after residents have moved in! Requests made during move-in week will be completed by September 2; however, HRE Facilities Technicians will continue to respond to adjustment requests in the order in which they are submitted.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST YOU BED HEIGHT ON YOUR OWN. Adjusting the bed on your own can cause damage to the bed and/or potentially harm yourself. Click here to learn more and submit your request.
Request and activate your 国产福利资源Card
Most new students will receive their 国产福利资源Card during their orientation session. If you do not have a 国产福利资源Card, you'll need to submit a request for one. You must do this before arriving to move in! A 国产福利资源 ID is required to gain access to a student's residence hall. Your card will not work until activated, so remember to before arriving on campus.
Residence Hall Access
While we encourage you to bring your 国产福利资源Card to check in, a 国产福利资源Card is not required
for a student to check in and receive their keys. HOWEVER, a 国产福利资源Card is required in
order to gain access to a student's residence hall.
Prepare items to help with your move-in
Bring water to stay hydrated, as well as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats to protect yourself from the sun.
Come prepared! Move-in assistance will only be offered on Grand Opening Day (August 21). Residents are encouraged to bring their own hand truck or cart to ensure a swift move-in.
Approximately 200 courtesy carts will be distributed between Holly J (HAJ) and Juniper-Poplar for residents to check out on a first-come, first-served basis.
Know your housing assignment
Log in to the Housing Portal, select "Tampa/Sarasota Requests," then "Assignment Summary" then 鈥淐ontinue鈥 for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Term Selector. This is where you can view your assignment and your roommates. If you don't have an assignment, contact us for assistance.
Connect with your roommates, suitemates, or apartment-mates
Communicate and coordinate what you will bring to campus. Things like printers, microwaves, refrigerators, and TVs can be shared!
Check your insurance
Please review your student housing agreement regarding loss liability. Look into your homeowner's/renter's insurance to see if it covers your belongings on campus. If not, purchase additional insurance through your company or check out these specialized options.
Accommodations
国产福利资源 is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. If you would like to request an accommodation for move-in, we ask that you contact our office at 813-974-0001 or housing@usf.edu five days before your arrival.
Do you have additional questions?
We have answers to all of the questions we receive most frequently throughout our Fall 2025 move-in guide. You can also feel free to contact us using one of the methods below.
Phone: 813-974-0001
Social Media: Email: housing@usf.edu