Summer Move In
May/Extended Session: Saturday May 10 at 2 p.m.
Thru Session and Short Session I: Monday June 2 at 10 a.m.
Short Session II: Wednesday July 2 at 10 a.m.
Fall Move In
Students will receive updates about move in to their UGA email address, and this page will be updated throughout the summer.
- Late-June: final information about scheduling your arrival time
- Mid-July: information about move-in day, where to park, how to get your key, etc.
- Early-August: final move-in email, including a printable parking pass for those moving in on August 7, 8 or 9
August 7: Beginning at 8 a.m, early move-in (approved groups ONLY – arrival time required)
Approved groups—such as sorority recruitment participants, international students and Redcoat Band members—may select an arrival time for August 7. Early arrival incurs a charge of $50, which will appear on the student account. Hunker Down with Housing student volunteers will also arrive August 7 but will not be assessed an early arrival fee.
August 8 – 9: Regular move in; arrival time required
August 10-13: Regular move in, arrival time not required
Hunker Down with Housing
Hunker Down with Housing volunteers help us welcome new students to campus! Volunteers move in a day early, receive free meals during their shifts and have a great time making new friends.
Information on how to volunteer will be provided via UGA email.
Before Move In • During Move In • After Move In • FAQ
Before Move In
Arrival times
Arrival times are allotted by building to help us control traffic, parking and congestion. Log onto The Dawg House with your MyID and password to choose an arrival time in early July.
August 7-August 9: Arrival times required
August 10-13: Arrival time not required. Check in at any time.
Community Guide
The Community Guide is a very important document—you actually agreed to abide by the policies found in the Community Guide when you executed your online housing contract. In it, you’ll find guidance on decoration and visitation, as well as information about the staff and amenities available to you as a resident. Similar to the UGA Code of Conduct, you should be familiar with the policies and guidelines set forth in the guide. Take a look before you arrive on campus to ensure you know what’s expected of you as a resident.
17-position adjustable beds
Upon move in, twin and extra-long twin beds will be at their highest point (default height). Residents in some buildings may opt to have their beds lowered to traditional height before move in. Residents with this option should complete the BED HEIGHT CHANGE REQUEST under FORMS in The Dawg House.
- Default height: Minimum of 52″ of clearance under the bed with a mattress height of approximately 62″ (some bed frames allow up to 57.75″ of clearance with a mattress height of 67″)
- Traditional height: 15.75″ of clearance under the bed with a mattress height approximately 26″ from the floor
Residents may also adjust the bed height after arrival or request a staff-assisted bed height adjustment via work request beginning the first day of class.
Bulldogs Friends+Family Magazine
Bulldogs Friends+Family magazine is intended to provide students, friends, and family information and resources related to move in and living on campus.
Virtual Tour
In lieu of in-person tours, our virtual tour allows you to be immersed in the environment of each residence hall.
360-degree video tours
In lieu of in-person tours, our 360-degree video tours on YouTube allow you to be immersed in the environment of each residence hall.
Mail and packages
Students may start receiving mail and package the day of their check in. Please do not plan to have anything arrive prior to your check-in date, as it may be returned to sender.
Mail is delivered by the United States Postal Service to the central mailboxes assigned in each area or hall. In University Village Housing and the Health Sciences Campus (HSC) mail is delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Addresses are listed on the webpage for each building.
Insurance
University Housing recommends that students obtain some type of renter’s insurance whether that be a special policy or as a part of the parents’ homeowner policy. Generally, renter’s insurance can protect you from loss due to fire, storms, smoke, vandalism, burglary, etc. University Housing is not liable for any damage to personal property.
GradGuard is a University Housing preferred vendor offering student-focused personal property and personal liability coverage.
Minifridge rentals
Minifridge/microwave combination units are available through our partner vendor, MyCollegeFridge.com. To place an order to rent a fridge or if you would like more information about renting a fridge visit MyCollegeFridge.com.
Building Access
Residents need a UGACard to access their residence hall and many other facilities and services throughout campus. Visit https://tate.uga.edu/ugacard/ for more information about obtaining your card. Once your card has been active for 24 hours, you should plan to choose a personal identification number (PIN). Your card and pin will give you access to your building.
During Move In
Unloading Zones
August 7-9: unloading zones will be established in several parking lots near residence halls to assist residents and their families with move in. Drivers will be issued one-hour parking passes to unload their vehicles and then be redirected to long-term parking lots after unloading. Vehicles remaining longer than the one-hour time period may be towed at the owner’s expense. Maps with unloading zones and long-term parking locations for each area of campus will be communicated about two weeks before move-in.
Students are encouraged to combine all of their belongings they need to move in into one vehicle which will park in the unloading zone. Any vehicles without items that need to be unloading should proceed directly to long-term parking. There is a strict limit of two vehicles per resident in the unloading zone.
August 10-13: Move in continues round-the-clock with no scheduled arrival time required. Unloading zones will not be enforced
Arrival times are allotted by building. Beginning on the date listed below for your assigned residence hall, you may log into The Dawg House with your MyID and password to choose an arrival time. Please schedule your arrival time by Tuesday, August 5.
July 7: Brumby Hall, Rooker Hall, Busbee Hall, McWhorter Hall, Vandiver Hall, Building 1516, Brown Hall, UV East, unassigned students
July 8: Russell Hall, Reed Hall, Payne Hall, Church Hall, Hill Hall, Boggs Hall, Mell Hall, Lipscomb Hall, Morris Hall
July 9: Creswell Hall, Black-Diallo-Miller Hall, Myers Hall, Rutherford Hall, Mary Lyndon Hall, Soule Hall, Oglethorpe House
If you do not have a housing assignment by July 7, you may sign up for an arrival time in The Dawg House beginning July 7. Once you have an assignment, your arrival time will transfer to your building.
To schedule an arrival timeslot:
- Log in to The Dawg House
- Select Schedule my Arrival
- Choose the date you wish to move in
- Choose an available arrival timeslot
- Confirm your arrival timeslot by clicking Yes on the pop-up window
- You will now see your booked arrival timeslot and receive an email confirmation
- If you are finished using The Dawg House, please log out
*Note: You can only have one arrival timeslot at a time. If you are trying to reschedule your timeslot, you must first cancel your current arrival timeslot.
To Cancel and/or reschedule an arrival timeslot:
- Log in to The Dawg House
- Select Schedule my Arrival
- Click cancel next to your booked arrival timeslot
- Confirm you wish to cancel by clicking Yes in the pop-up window
- Your arrival timeslot has been canceled and you will receive a confirmation email
- You can now schedule a new arrival timeslot, if needed.
If you are finished using The Dawg House, please log out., and residents should park in their assigned lot by 7 a.m. August 11.
What you’ll need to move in
Consider bringing a small cart or dolly. Although carts are available in many buildings, there is a limited number of carts available for students to use. You might also consider bringing a small tool kit and a pen for filling out forms at check in.
Checking into a residence hall room
Each student must have their UGA OneCard or government-issued ID to check in. Students should know their student ID number and emergency contact information (preferably, this should be someone in the United States). Only the student can receive a room key; family members and roommates cannot check into a room and receive a key on behalf of a student.
Recycling
Recycling stations will be set up near dumpsters during move in to collect Styrofoam, plastic film and cardboard. For a comprehensive list of items residents can recycle, visit the Athens-Clarke County Recyclable Items page.
After Move In