Move-in Information

Move-in takes place on September 20-21 in the Residence Halls (Mesa Court and Middle Earth) and September 20th in Arroyo Vista. Your housing assignment email will be sent in early-September and will include sign up instructions for your move-in date/time, along with parking and check-in instructions for your assigned community. If you need to schedule flights or hotel accommodations, please use the contract start dates listed in your housing contract to guide your travel planning. Students participating in ISPOP (orientation for international students) will receive guidance from program staff regarding move-in.

Fall 2025 Community Guides

Community Guides with additional information will be posted here after August 22nd.

Student Accomodations Provided Through Disability Services

UCI Student Housing works in partnership with the campus’ Disability Services Center. Housing accommodation and placement where physical, medical, psychological, developmental, or learning needs are to be taken into consideration are based on written recommendation to Student Housing from that office. We encourage you to contact the Disability Services Center at (949) 824-7494 for information regarding registration and documentation requirements. In the event written recommendation is provided from the Disability Services Center, Student Housing will work with that office and with you regarding your accommodation needs.

Prior To Move-In Day

Sign up for your Move-In window

Follow instructions in your Housing Assignments email to sign up for your Move-In Day arrival window.

Shopping For Your Room

Furnished bedrooms include: bed and mattress (extra long twin beds, 38 x 80 inches), mattress cover, desk (some with bookcase) and chair, and wardrobe. For details, check the floor plan for your community, and the “What To Bring” list.

**Micro-Fridges: An email from Collegiate Concepts about “micro-fridge” rentals will soon be sent out with information on how to rent a unit for your residence hall room.**

Preparing Your Computer and Mobile Devices

All undergraduate housing communities are equipped with Wi-Fi using the ResNet Mobile Access. Before you can connect your computer or mobile device to the wireless network, you will first need to Register Your Device. Learn more by reviewing the guide to Connecting to UCI’s Wifi. Answers to many frequently-asked questions can be found in the OIT Help Center. If you require additional assistance, the OIT Help Desk is available 24/7 at (949) 824-2222 or email oit@uci.edu.

Resident Parking Permit

Check the Transportation website for Resident parking permit eligibility standards and purchasing information.

Getting Around Campus

UC Irvine’s Anteater Express Shuttle Service, with stops near each of the housing communities, provides transportation around the campus.

Learn about Sustainable Transportation options at UC Irvine!

• The University Pass is a discounted bus pass that gives you unlimited use of all regular OCTA routes for one year.
• Learn about UCI bicyling programs and resources at bikeUCI.
• The Zipcar university carshare program offers vehicles for rent by the hour or day.

Covid-19 Prevention and Awareness

Stay informed about the University of California COVID-19 vaccine policy. Under the revised policy, the University will require students and employees to either receive or affirmatively decline COVID-19 vaccination each year.

Disaster Preparedness

In the event a disaster, do you have a communication plan with your family? See the Health and Safety page for information about safety, security, disaster preparedness, and health. Student Housing has a limited amount of disaster supplies, and we encourage residents to gather their own personal supplies and to make their own plans in case of an earthquake (e.g. Personal Disaster Prep Kit). Sign up to receive ZotAlerts on your phone.

Move-In Day

Don’t Bring Pets to Move in Day

With specific exceptions, animals are not permitted in any of the undergraduate housing and dining facilities. This also includes animals belonging to guests. Service Animals, trained to perform specific tasks to aid a person with a disability are permitted. Students who wish to bring an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) must register with Disability Services and complete the ESA approval process before bringing an animal into Housing. More information at the UCI Disability Service Center.

Check-In

Your Assignment Email will include your check-in location, and information on how to select your move-in day and time. A limited number of carts will be available for transporting your belongings, so if you have a portable dolly or cart, you might want to bring it.

COVID-19 Tests

We recommend that students obtain a supply of test kits from your health provider or local pharmacy for use during the year, as needed.

Parking

To better serve our incoming residents, parking is complimentary on your move-in date. Loading zones may be used for a maximum of 20 minutes. Overnight parking requires an overnight permit, which may be purchased at a dispenser or kiosk. Parking permits are required outside of the move-in weekend experience and in any non-resident parking areas/stalls.

Living Green

UCI is committed to minimizing the material going to landfill and maximizing the materials that are recycled and composted, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions, a cleaner environment, and more green innovation.

How Can I Live Green?

• Break down and flatten your cardboard boxes, then take them to a designated area or recycling container outside your hall/ house.
• Pack reusable containers, utensils, and a water bottle. A water refill station is located in each hall.
• Compost in your hall/ house. Each residence hall/ house kitchen has been provided with a composting container lined with a biodegradable bag.
• Find more tips on our Sustainability website’s Green Living Guide.

Did You Know?

University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP)
All UCI undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in UC SHIP as part of registration at UCI. For more information about the plan, see the UCI Student Health Center’s Insurance Page. If you are currently covered by major medical health insurance, you have the option of waiving out of the plan — declining the service — and not paying the associated fee. Learn more on the UC SHIP (USHIP) webpage.

Renters Insurance is available through GradGuard^TM
Students are encouraged to purchase renters insurance to protect their personal belongings and to provide liability coverage. Coverage is available through GradGuard^TM or another provider of your choice.