Incoming Graduate/Transfer Move-In Fall 2025
Welcome Graduate and Transfer Students!
We look forward to helping you get settled in your new home for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Move-In Dates
Monday, August 17, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Incoming transfer and graduate students move-in is by appointment only.
All incoming students living in RIT housing are required to select a move-in appointment time prior to arriving on campus.
Access to select a move-in appointment time is only given to students who have submitted their RIT student ID card photo. Please submit your photo immediately as it must go through an approval process. Once your photo is approved, you will have access to the portal to select a move-in day and time.
Upload your photo here by visiting this link.
Use the button above to navigate to the myLife portal. After logging in with your RIT username and password, follow the steps below to make your appointment time.
- Click on the Housing Application button
- Click on the 26-27 Application Year
- Navigate to "Next Steps"
- Click on Move-In Appointment Time Info in the dropdown menu
- Select an appointment time to move-in
Time slots are essential to alleviate congestion and ensure students and families have adequate time to unload vehicles and transport items to their rooms.
Pre-Arrival to Campus
Pre-arrival checklist
- Move-In Appointment
- Photo ID (examples: driver's license, passport, state ID, high school ID)
- Move-In Dashboard Pass - only if assigned to a residence hall
You must have a photo ID in order to be issued your RIT housing key and receive your RIT student ID.
Access your room assignment, roommate information, meal plan, and mailing address under My Assignment in the MyLife portal.
Print your Move In Dashboard Pass by going to MyLife > My Assignment page > My Move-in button.
Arrival
Check In and Key Pick Up
Parking lots G and H for students assigned to: residence halls, Global Village, Riverknoll, Perkins Green, University Commons, and 175 Jefferson
RIT Inn front desk for student assigned at the RIT Inn
Register for Welcome Days Weather Alerts
- Please sign up to receive Welcome Days weather alerts. Important announcements regarding inclement weather emergencies will be communicated through our text alert system. Text RITORI to 888777 to receive text alerts.
Late Arrivals
If you experience travel difficulties on the day of your appointment that impact your ability to arrive during your appointment time 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 hall, Global Village, Riverknoll, Perkins Green, University Commons, and 175 Jefferson.
- RIT Inn front desk: for students assigned to the RIT Inn.
If you arrive after 11 p.m., you will be required to locate alternative housing for the night at a local hotel. The RIT Inn is available for 24/7 check in.
Move-In
Students living in the residence halls, Global Village, Riverknoll, Perkins Green, University Commons, and 175 Jefferson:
- Once you check in and pick up your housing key, you will leave Lot G and H, and will proceed to your assigned location.
- If you are assigned to housing other than the residence halls, you will drive directly to your assigned housing. Only students assigned to residence halls, must follow the route to the drop zones.
- Please have your Move-In Dashboard Pass printed and displayed on your dashboard at all times.
- Students assigned to the residence halls will follow the drop zone map. Please check your Move-In Dashboard Pass to determine the color of your drop zone. On-campus signage will direct you to the corresponding drop zone to begin your move-in process.
- Download your drop zone map under printable resources to help you navigate where you will unload your luggage.
Important Information:
- You will be allowed 2 guests to assist in the residence hall drop-off zones and moving into the building.
- Students do not need to be completely moved in before the end of their appointment time.
- Carts will be available at the residence hall drop zones and at the RIT Inn.
- Once your vehicle is unloaded, you will be asked to move to a designated parking area.
