Moving inGustavus Adolphus College

Move-in Information - Fall 2024:

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 16 - 24. [Time slots are now closed - look out for this option via email and on our web page next year by Aug 1!]
  • 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 30 as part of the First-Year Orientation Schedule.
    • 8am-11:30am: Check in at Norelius Hall or Pittman Hall to pick up your room key and move in.
    • If you live in any other residence hall, pick up your room key from the Residential Life office, Jackson Campus Center 105.
  • Move in for transfer students will be Saturday, August 31 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, September 1 or Monday, September 2.
    • 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).
  • Classes begin Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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). 
    • Loft and rental orders will be available for pickup on Friday and Sunday of move-in weekend from 8am-12pm - pick up at trailers outside Norelius and Pittman Halls.
  • 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 to bring belongings into your Fall room assignment (August 16 - 24). Note: you will need to be signed in to your Gustavus email account to view/submit the request form.

Note: Those with Fall housing assignments in College View or Chapel View will not be able to book for early belongings drop-off because those spaces are used for summer housing.

  • 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 regular move-in. (These bookings do not allow for overnight stays in your room).
  • First-year students may return to campus on Friday, August 30 for Orientation.
  • Transfer students may return to campus to on Saturday, August 31 for Transfer Orientation.
  • Returning students may return to campus Sunday, September 1 or Monday, September 2 at their convenience.
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.