Moving Information

Your assigned move-in time
We ask that all students adhere to their assigned move-in day and time. Early move-in will not be permitted. If you are unable to move in on your scheduled day, you may move in any day after.

Friday, August 31 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — Floors 6-9
Saturday, September 1 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — Floors 1-5

Arriving and unloading

All cars should enter through the university's main entrance off of University Drive. Take the circle drive around to North Meadow Brook Rd. From there, the Oakland University Police Department and University Housing staff members will direct you to a temporary parking lot where you will unload your belongings. Someone in your party will need to move your car immediately once it has been emptied of your possessions. No cars will be permitted to remain parked in the unloading lot or to park along the road during move-in. 

Once emptied, cars may be temporarily parked in nearby lots P-1, P-3, P-11, P-16, and the P-29 parking structure. Cars that will be left overnight will need to be parked in spaces designated for overnight parking. These include lots P-11 and P-16, and all covered levels of the P-29 parking structure. Lot P-5 may also be utilized for overnight parking once move-in weekend has concluded. Overnight parking spaces are designated with green lines.

Moving carts will be available for check out. Picture ID will be required to check out a cart.

Key pick-up

You may pick up your key outside of Hamlin Hall at the key station. If we have rain or weather issues, keys will be available for pick up in the main lounge of Hamlin Hall. If you are moving in later than your scheduled move-in time, please note that keys may be picked up at the Hamlin Desk on Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3. 

Food service

Meal plans, including both meal swipes and declining dollars, will begin on August 31. The Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. on this day. 

Immunization records 

Students who are new to the university should provide a copy of their immunization records to the Graham Health Center. You can find the immunization record form here, and a helpful checklist for new students here.

Would you like to view our move-in instructional video?

Please click here.

Your assigned move-in time
We ask that all students adhere to their assigned move-in day and time. Early move-in will not be permitted. If you are unable to move in on your scheduled day, you may move in any day after.

Sunday, September 2

• Floor 1 (8 a.m.)
• Floor 2 (9 a.m.)
• Floor 3 (10 a.m.)
• Floor 4 (11 a.m.)
• Floor 5 (12 p.m.)
• Floor 6 (1 p.m.)
• Floor 7 (2 p.m.) 

Arriving and unloading

All cars should enter through the university's Pioneer Drive entrance off of Squirrel Rd. Please proceed through the first roundabout, remaining on Pioneer Drive, and from there, the Oakland University Police Department and University Housing staff members will direct you to a temporary parking lot where you will unload your belongings. Someone in your party will need to move your car immediately once it has been emptied of your possessions. No cars will be permitted to remain parked in the unloading lot or to park along the road during move-in. 

Once emptied, cars may be temporarily parked in nearby lots P-26, P-35, P-37, and P-41. Cars that will be left overnight will need to be parked in spaces designated for overnight parking. These include lot P-35 and all covered levels of the P-32 parking structure. Overnight parking spaces are designated with green lines.

Moving carts will be available for check out. Picture ID will be required to check out a cart.

Key pick-up

You may pick up the key to your room inside Hillcrest Hall, in the main lounge.

Food service

Meal plans, including both meal swipes and declining dollars, will begin on August 31. The Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. on this day. 

Immunization records 

Students who are new to the university should provide a copy of their immunization records to the Graham Health Center. You can find the immunization record form here, and a helpful checklist for new students here.

Your assigned move-in time
We ask that all students adhere to their assigned move-in day and time. Early move-in will not be permitted. If you are unable to move in on your scheduled day, you may move in any day after.

Friday, August 31 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — Floors 5-6
Saturday, September 1 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — Floors 1-4

Arriving and unloading

All cars should enter through the university's main entrance off of University Drive. Take the circle drive around to North Meadow Brook Rd. From there, the Oakland University Police Department and University Housing staff members will direct you to a temporary parking lot where you will unload your belongings. Someone in your party will need to move your car immediately once it has been emptied of your possessions. No cars will be permitted to remain parked in the unloading lot or to park along the road during move-in. 

Once emptied, cars may be temporarily parked in nearby lots P-1, P-3, P-11, P-16, and the P-29 parking structure. Cars that will be left overnight will need to be parked in spaces designated for overnight parking. These include lots P-11 and P-16, and all covered levels of the P-29 parking structure. Lot P-5 may also be utilized for overnight parking once move-in weekend has concluded. Overnight parking spaces are designated with green lines.

Moving carts will be available for check out. Picture ID will be required to check out a cart.

Key pick-up

You may pick up the key to your room inside Hill House, in the main lounge.

Food service

Meal plans, including both meal swipes and declining dollars, will begin on August 31. The Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. on this day. 

Immunization records 

Students who are new to the university should provide a copy of their immunization records to the Graham Health Center. You can find the immunization record form here, and a helpful checklist for new students here.

Would you like to view our move-in instructional video?

Please click here.

Your assigned move-in time
We ask that all students adhere to their assigned move-in day and time. Early move-in will not be permitted. If you are unable to move in on your scheduled day, you may move in any day after.

Incoming Freshman (may choose either day)
Friday, August 31 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — All floors
Saturday, September 1 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — All floors

Upperclassmen
Sunday, September 2 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) — All floors

Arriving and unloading

All cars should enter through the university's main entrance off of University Drive. Take the circle drive around to North Meadow Brook Rd. From there, the Oakland University Police Department and University Housing staff members will direct you to a temporary parking lot where you will unload your belongings. Someone in your party will need to move your car immediately once it has been emptied of your possessions. No cars will be permitted to remain parked in the unloading lot or to park along the road during move-in. 

Once emptied, cars may be temporarily parked in nearby lots P-1, P-3, P-11, P-16, and the P-29 parking structure. Cars that will be left overnight will need to be parked in spaces designated for overnight parking. These include lots P-11 and P-16, and all covered levels of the P-29 parking structure. Lot P-5 may also be utilized for overnight parking once move-in weekend has concluded. Overnight parking spaces are designated with green lines.

Moving carts will be available for check out. Picture ID will be required to check out a cart.

Key pick-up

You may pick up the key to your room inside Oak View Hall, in the main lounge.

Food service

Meal plans, including both meal swipes and declining dollars, will begin on August 31. The Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. on this day. 

Immunization records 

Students who are new to the university should provide a copy of their immunization records to the Graham Health Center. You can find the immunization record form here, and a helpful checklist for new students here.

Would you like to view our move-in instructional video?

Please click here.

Your assigned move-in time
We ask that all students adhere to their assigned move-in day and time. Early move-in will not be permitted. If you are unable to move in on your scheduled day, you may move in any day after.

Monday, September 3 (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) — All buildings

Arriving and unloading

Due to continued construction, it is recommended that all cars enter through the university's main entrance off of University Drive. Take the circle drive around to North Meadow Brook Rd., and Meadow Brook Rd. to the student apartment complexes. You will be able to park in all lots surrounding the complexes to unload and move-in. No cars will be permitted to park along the road during move-in. 

Cars that will be left overnight will need to be parked in spaces designated for overnight parking. Overnight parking spaces are designated with green lines.

Moving carts will be available for check out. Picture ID will be required to check out a cart.

Key pick-up

You may pick up the key to your room inside the 4000 building of the Ann V. Nicholson apartments.

Food service

If you have purchased a voluntary meal plan, please note that all meal plans, including both meal swipes and declining dollars, will begin on August 31. The Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. on this day. 

Immunization records 

Students who are new to the university should provide a copy of their immunization records to the Graham Health Center. You can find the immunization record form here, and a helpful checklist for new students here.

Would you like to view our move-in instructional video?

Please click here.

Your assigned move-in time
We ask that all students adhere to their assigned move-in day and time. Early move-in will not be permitted. If you are unable to move in on your scheduled day, you may move in any day after.

Sunday, September 2 (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) — All floors

Arriving and unloading 

All cars should enter through the university's main entrance off of University Drive. Take the circle drive around to North Meadow Brook Rd. You may use lots P-1, P-3, and P-5 for unloading. No cars will be permitted to park along the road during move-in. 

Cars that will be left overnight will need to be parked in spaces designated for overnight parking. These include lots P-5, P-11 and P-16, and all covered levels of the P-29 parking structure. Overnight parking spaces are designated with green lines.

Moving carts will be available for check out. Picture ID will be required to check out a cart.

Key pick-up

You may pick up the key to your room inside Vandenberg Hall, in the foyer on the second floor.

Food service

Meal plans, including both meal swipes and declining dollars, will begin on August 31. The Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. on this day. 

Immunization records 

Students who are new to the university should provide a copy of their immunization records to the Graham Health Center. You can find the immunization record form here, and a helpful checklist for new students here.

Would you like to view our move-in instructional video?

Please click here.

Your assigned move-in time
We ask that all students adhere to their assigned move-in day and time. Early move-in will not be permitted. If you are unable to move in on your scheduled day, you may move in any day after.

Friday, August 31 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — Floors 5-6
Saturday, September 1 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — Floors 1-4

Arriving and unloading

All cars should enter through the university's main entrance off of University Drive. Take the circle drive around to North Meadow Brook Rd. From there, the Oakland University Police Department and University Housing staff members will direct you to a temporary parking lot where you will unload your belongings. Someone in your party will need to move your car immediately once it has been emptied of your possessions. No cars will be permitted to remain in the unloading lot or park along the road during move-in. 

Once emptied, cars may be temporarily parked in nearby lots P-1, P-3, P-11, P-16, and the P-29 parking structure. Cars that will be left overnight will need to be parked in spaces designated for overnight parking. These include lots P-11 and P-16, and all covered levels of the P-29 parking structure. Lot P-5 may also be utilized for overnight parking once move-in weekend has concluded. Overnight parking spaces are designated with green lines.

Moving carts will be available for check out. Picture ID will be required to check out a cart.

Key pick-up

You may pick up the key to your room inside Van Wagoner House, in the main lounge.

Food service

Meal plans, including both meal swipes and declining dollars, will begin on August 31. The Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. on this day. 

Immunization records 

Students who are new to the university should provide a copy of their immunization records to the Graham Health Center. You can find the immunization record form here, and a helpful checklist for new students here.

Would you like to view our move-in instructional video?

Please click here.

Your assigned move-in time
We ask that all students adhere to their assigned move-in day and time. Early move-in will not be permitted. If you are unable to move in on your scheduled day, you may move in any day after.

Saturday, September 1 — All residents

• Floor 1 (8 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
• Floor 2 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Arriving and unloading

All cars should enter through the university's Pioneer Drive entrance off of Squirrel Rd. Please proceed through the first and second roundabouts, remaining on Pioneer Drive. Continue on Pioneer Drive past the Carillon Tower, the Recreation and Well-Being Center, and O'Dowd Hall. It is recommended that you park in lot P-16, which will be located on your left immediately past O'Dowd Hall, or lot P-11, which is located just past Fitzgerald and up the hill, for unloading. No cars will be permitted to park along the road during move-in. 

Cars that will be left overnight will need to be parked in spaces designated for overnight parking. These include lots P-11 and P-16, and all covered levels of the P-29 parking structure. Lot P-5 may also be utilized for overnight parking once move-in weekend has concluded. Overnight parking spaces are designated with green lines.

Moving carts will be available for check out. Picture ID will be required to check out a cart.

Key pick-up

You may pick up the key to your room inside Fitzgerald House, in the main lounge.

Food service

Meal plans, including both meal swipes and declining dollars, will begin on August 31. The Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. on this day. 

Immunization records 

Students who are new to the university should provide a copy of their immunization records to the Graham Health Center. You can find the immunization record form here, and a helpful checklist for new students here.

Would you like to view our move-in instructional video?

Please click here.

• Extra-long twin bed
• Mattress
• Dresser
• Desk and chair
• Carpeting
• Shelves
• Closet space
• Lighting
• Wastebasket
• Window blinds

• Extra-long twin bed (double occupancy suites) or full-sized bed (private bedroom suites)
• Mattress
• Dresser
• Desk and chair
• Carpeting
• Shelves
• Closet space
• Microwave
• 3.1 cubic foot refrigerator with freezer
• Central air conditioning
• Lighting
• Wastebaskets
• Window blinds

• Extra-long twin bed
• Mattress
• Dresser
• Desk and chair
• Carpeting
• Shelves
• Closet space
• Microwave
• 3.1 cubic foot refrigerator with freezer
• Central air conditioning
• Lighting
• Wastebaskets
• Window blinds

• Full-sized bed
• Mattress
• Desk and chair
• Dresser
• Closet space
• Stove
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Washer and dryer
• Sofa
• Coffee and end table
• Entertainment unit
• Lighting
• Ceiling fan
• Central air conditioning
• Window blinds

• Extra-long twin bed
• Mattress
• Desk and chair
• Dresser
• Closet space
• Lighting
• Stove
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Sofa
• Coffee and end table
• Entertainment unit
• Central air conditioning
• Window blinds