Move-In Day 2023 Information

Move-in day will take place on Thursday, August 17 this year.

You’re off to a great start by reading everything on this page!

The following tasks are extremely important to complete before move-in:

1. Make your first housing payment. Your second payment is due on August 25.
2. Register for classes if you haven’t already.
3. Check to be sure you’re enrolled in at least 12 credits (this is the minimum to be eligible for on-campus housing).

When you’re packing up, be sure to review the What to Bring and What to Leave Home page on our website. In short, remember that your residence hall space is furnished (leave your bed, desk, dresser, and mattress at home), and that residence hall spaces are modest-sized. You’re way more likely to over-pack than under-pack.

Some items are restricted so be sure to review the list.

You can bring up to two helpers (parents/guardians, siblings, friends) with you for Move-In Day. Due to limited space in the residence halls, we cannot accommodate large groups.

Up to two, including your own.

We cannot accommodate larger vehicles such as trailers or recreational vehicles.

Needing a large trailer is also usually a sign that you’re packing too much. Remember to review the What to Bring and What to Leave Home page on our website.

Depending on parking availability, we may be able to adjust your time. Send us an email at housing@boisestate.edu with your current assigned time, requested time, student ID number hall, and room number. We will get back to you within 2-3 business days regarding your request.

If we are able to change your move-in timeslot to your requested time, you will receive a new move-in email with that time and your Housing Portal will be updated as well.

This depends on your assigned community. At the bottom of this page, you can find maps and information about your specific arrival area and parking lots.

You’ll get out of your vehicle and head over to a check-in tent near your parking lot. Our team will provide you with the keys to your new home and then you’ll start moving in.

When you get your keys, you’ll receive a dashboard permit with your information on it. You don’t need to worry about citations as long as you park in your designated short and long-term parking zones.

If you’re going to have a vehicle on-campus throughout the year, you’ll need to pick up your parking permit inside the Student Union Building.

You’ll have an hour after arriving to get your belongings moved in. We don’t want you to feel rushed–the goal here is simply to get your vehicle moved to long-term parking as soon as possible so that other students moving in will have parking available to them. Don’t worry! You’ll have plenty of time to unpack, decorate your space, and get to know your new roommates over the next few days.

We have amazing staff and volunteers. If you’re comfortable with them helping you move your belongings, they’ll be happy to do so. As move-ins get busier, our team may be stretched thin but we’ll be working as hard as we can to assist as many residents as possible.

Yes, we have wheeled carts and wheeled flat “sleds” that can be used to haul your belongings. As move-ins get busier, the availability of carts may be limited but we work as hard as we can to ensure that they’re available as quickly as possible.

If you do borrow a cart, please be sure to return it so that others can use it.

Yes, we unlock the doors to your residence hall until 7:00 p.m. during Move-In Day. After that, you’ll need your Bronco Card to get in.

Each community has a service desk that can help with these issues. Swing by and let them know what’s going on and they’ll get a member of our maintenance team out to help.

Normally, you can pick up packages from your service desk but during move-ins, we get so many packages that we set up temporary package rooms. Your RA or service desk staff can direct you to yours.

Your first stop should be the Student Union Building to get your Bronco Card, which you’ll need to access your residence halls after the doors lock. While you’re in the Student Union Building, you can also grab your parking permit, visit the Bronco Shop, and grab some food.

After you’ve got your to-do list done, check out Bronco Welcome and events happening around campus! It’s time to meet your fellow Broncos and have fun!