Move-In - Fall 2026

Fall 2026 Move-In day will occur Thursday August 20th, from 8 AM to 5 PM. If a student cannot make it during our Move-In day and hours, they are welcome to arrive anytime Friday, August 21st through Sunday August 23rd.  

We have a list of What to Bring (PDF) item suggestions for you. Make sure you only bring enough for the Fall semester. You can always buy more items later.

No, you cannot bring your own mini-fridge or microwave. University Housing will be providing a Micro-Chill (mini fridge/microwave combo) in every room with the exception of University Village and Konkow. The Micro-Chill will be provided at no additional cost.

It depends on your community!  

Students assigned to Shasta, Lassen, Éstom Jámani, Esken, Mechoopda, or Konkow will park in a G parking lot (General Parking Stadium lot is closest) when they arrive.  There will be a tent with Move-In Carts available for you to borrow to assist you with loading your belongings in the -General Stadium Parking lot, then proceed at the front desk of your building to check in.  Cars may park in the General Parking Stadium Lot stalls on your assigned move in day from AM – PM.  All vehicles must be removed by PM.  Please only bring one vehicle that you intend to park in this lot per student!

Any student who has purchased a Residential Parking Permit (B Lot Permit) should park the vehicle they registered with that permit in a B Lot Parking area ONLY.  These are the only areas that cars may be parked overnight.

Students assigned to University Village should proceed to University Village (1206 West Sacramento Ave) and enter through the gate.  Cars may temporarily park at University Village without purchasing a parking permit during Move-In.  Any vehicles left overnight must have purchased a University Village semester Parking Permit. Once parked please proceed to the University Village desk located in the South Community Building (see UV map (PDF)) to check-in

On move-in day you can bring support people who can physically assist you in moving your belongs into your community. 

We ask that you please leave your pets at home. It can get incredibly hot and we want to make sure everyone has a pleasant experience without having to worry about Fido!

The mailroom will begin accepting packages 10 days prior to Move-In. Please view your mailing address under "Explore Campus Locations" for your specific residence hall mailing address OR check the General FAQ under "Mail."

YES! We partner with Campus Ready to offer dorm essentials packages. You can order from them and have items delivered to your home to bring with OR sent to campus to be here by move-in. Visit the Campus Ready Ordering Website to view available packages/options!

Want a "Dorm Room in a Bag" so you are ready to get your school year started on the right foot? We partner with Campus Ready to offer dorm essentials packages. Learn more about the Campus Ready Mission and Purpose(opens in new window). You can order from them and have your items shipped to your home to bring with you to Chico, or sent straight to campus so they arrive by move-in day for an extra fee. Visit the Campus Ready Ordering Website(opens in new window) to view available packages/options!