Current Student Move-In Fall 2026
Welcome Back!
We look forward to helping you get re-settled for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Move-In Dates
Wednesday, August 19 through Friday, August 21: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 through Sunday, August 23: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Current students who wish to arrive prior to Wednesday, August 19, need to submit an early arrival request at myLife.rit.edu.
Early arrivals are not guaranteed and are based on whether the space is/will be ready.
A $65 early arrival charge will be posted on a student's account for every day prior to Wednesday, August 19.
To request an early arrival
- Go to myLife
- Click on Forms
- Select Residential Forms
- Select Early Arrival
Pre-Arrival to Campus
Pre-arrival checklist
You must have a photo ID in order to be issued your RIT housing key.
Access your room assignment, roommate information, meal plan, and mailing address under My Assignment in the myLife portal.
View the My Assignment page
- Navigate to myLife portal
- Log in with your username and password
- Click on the My Assignment button
Arrival
Check-In and Key Pick-Up
Important Information
- You must have a photo ID in order to be issued your RIT Housing key.
Key Pick Up Location
Grace Watson Hall for students assigned to: residence halls, Global Village, Riverknoll, Perkins Green, University Commons, Greek housing, and 175 Jefferson.
RIT Inn front desk: students assigned to RIT Inn.
For students assigned to locations with keyless entry: Baker Hall, Colby Hall, Gleason Hall, Residence Hall A, Residence Hall B, Residence Hall C, and Global Village building 405, you may proceed directly to your assignment. Keyless entry means you will use your RIT ID to gain access to your building/room. You must complete a self check-in upon your arrival to campus to gain access to your housing. A self check-in should not be done until you are on RIT campus. An email will be sent to you prior to your arrival with instructions on how to complete a self check-in.
A limited number of carts will available in Grace Watson Hall and at the RIT Inn for move-in.
Late Arrivals
If you experience travel difficulties and arrive after move-in hours, please check in at the locations listed below:
RIT Housing office located in Grace Watson Hall: for students assigned to residence halls, Global Village, Riverknoll, Perkins Green, University Commons, Greek housing, and 175 Jefferson.
- If you arrive after 11 p.m., you will be required to locate alternative housing for the night at a local hotel.
RIT Inn front desk (24/7): for students assigned to the RIT Inn.
