Moving inGustavus Adolphus College

Move-in Information - Fall 2025:

Note: information may be subject to change if any move-in, orientation, or other campus processes or policies change.

Early belongings drop-off will be August 15 - 24. [Time slot booking form will open after new student housing assignments have posted.]
Eary arrival move-in must be applied for and approved in advance - either sponsored by a campus department or for those applying for a 1-day early move-in due to travel grace period if you live 350+ miles from campus.
Move in for first-year students will be Friday, August 29 as part of the First-Year Orientation Schedule.
- 8am-11:30am: Check in at your residence hall entrance (Norelius or Pittman) to pick up your room key/residential welcome packet.
- If you live in any other residence hall, or after 11:30am, pick up your room key from the Residential Life office, Jackson Campus Center 105.
Move in for transfer students will be Saturday, August 30 as part of the Transfer Orientation Schedule.
- Check in at the Campus Activities info desk, lower level of the Jackson Campus Center.
Move in for returning students will be Sunday, August 31.
- 8am-4:45pm: Check in at the Residential Life office, Campus Center 105, to pick up your room key (contact reslife@gustavus.edu to coordinate after-hours arrivals).
Late move-in for returning students will be Monday, September 1.
Classes begin Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Please review the following guidelines:

First-year students move in information (tips and parking/drop off guidelines) will be sent out in August - more info coming soon!
We discourage bringing large furniture items - they complicate the move in and out process, and Gustavus cannot provide storage for anyone who lives less than 350+ miles away, and cannot store furniture, rugs, or micro-fridges/microwaves.
- Consider renting from BedLoft.com (the only lofts approved for use in Residence Halls, but they also offer microwave/fridge rentals and futon purchases).
Communal vacuums are not available - consider bringing a small vacuum/personal cleaning supplies for your room (public areas will receive regular cleaning services).
Please check our What to Bring Guidelines to help you plan for arrival. Residence Hall rooms all contain the following furniture (which cannot be removed): bed (frame & mattress), desk & desk chair, closet/wardrobe & dresser, window covering (drapes or blinds). As a reminder - no personal air conditioners, candles, hot plates, or lofts other than those purchased through Bedloft.com. Review the Residential Life Policies page in the Gustie Guide for a full list of policies.

Belongings drop-off:

Students may schedule an optional early belongings drop-off time slot (booking link will open late July) to bring belongings into your Fall room assignment (August 15 - 24).

_{Note: Those with Fall housing assignments in North Hall, College View or Chapel View will not be able to book for early belongings drop-off.}

Please do not book a belongings drop off time slot if you are approved for early arrival/move-in, that is a separate approval process.
A time slot booking will be required to be able to move in belongings early.
Bookings will close 72 hours in advance of each arrival date/time to allow time for programming card access and preparing keys.
You will pick up your room key at the Residential Life office - lower level of the Jackson Campus Center, 105.
Move in your belongings and lock your door before departing campus, keep your key with you for when you return for the posted move-in dates.
(These bookings do not allow for overnight stays in your room).

Early-arrival requests:

Make sure you review the early arrival information/requirements online and have advance approval if you are required to be on campus early (i.e., athletics, student employment, leadership role, etc.
Those who violate the early return approval process (i.e., not receiving approval for early return, allowing roommates or friends to move-in without approval, etc) are subject to a $150/night charge to their student account for all parties involved.