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Move-In Details

This is an important reminder for anyone planning to move-in to on-campus housing that all tasks on your myPurdue checklist MUST be completed before you will be permitted to move into residence halls, attend classes and/or participate in campus activities. Please visit our Important Reminder page for details.

Move-In Scheduling Website

Move-in time selection will be available beginning December 8, 2021 and accessible on the housing portal. Students failing to complete the move-in survey may experience delays with check-in. The spring 2022 contract begins Monday, January 10, 2022, with the first contract meal served beginning with breakfast. Please note your move-in pass will be available for printing beginning January 3, 2022.

Purdue ID Cards

Your Purdue ID card, sometimes referred to as your PUID card or photo ID, proclaims you as a member of the Purdue University community. The Purdue ID Card Office has teamed up with University Residences to provide you with a seamless check-in process. Purdue ID cards are REQUIRED for check-in. New students will receive their Purdue ID card at check-in IF their ID photo was uploaded and approved on Purdue's photo submission portal by NOON (EDT) on December 15, 2021. For more information, please visit the Purdue ID Card Office website. All returning students should have their photo IDs and plan to bring it with them at the time of check-in.

Returning students that have either lost their PUID or have forgotten it at home should plan to arrive at a time when they can visit an open main office for check-in.

Early Arrivals (prior to January 5, 2022) & Late Arrivals (after January 10, 2022)

All arrivals prior to January 5 and arrivals after January 10 should be communicated to your assigned hall's main office. 

If you are planning to arrive prior to January 5 and are not part of an approved early arrival program that covers your cost or waives your cost of early arrival, you may be subject to an early arrival daily rate of $32/day room only fee and you should contact your assigned hall's main office as soon as possible to confirm availability.

If you are a part of a pre-approved early arrival group, you will be able to select an earlier time slot. Contact your program coordinator for dates and other pertinent information, such as any costs that may be associated with arriving early. 

If you are a new residence hall student or a student returning to campus for the first time this academic year:

  • select your move in date/time
  • bring a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license, to verify identity and receive your Purdue ID card
  • regardless of what location you are assigned to, report to First Street Towers main office to receive your PUID and room packet for check in (bring a government issued ID to check-in for your PUID to be issued)

Boiler Cold Rush Participants

Check-in will take place on the morning of Friday, January 7, 2022, from 8:30am - 9:30am EDT at the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom on the main floor. Off campus students will receive their PUID card at BCR check-in if they have uploaded their photo in advance.

If you are a returning residence hall student:

All returning students must check-in to their hall for spring semester through one of the two options listed below:

  • Option 1
    • Visit https://housing.purdue.edu/portal and check in through the Self Check in for Spring 2022 form 
    • Complete the appropriate steps and wait 1-2 minutes for door access to activate
  • Option 2
    • Resdents in Cary Quad, Earhart, First Street, Harrison, Hawkins, Hillenbrand, Honors, McCutcheon, Meredith, Meredith South, Owen, Shreve, Tarkington, Winifred Parker, Frieda Parker, Wiley & Windsor: 
      • 8:00am - 4:00pm Students may report to their assigned hall's main office to check-in
      • 4:00pm - 12:00am Students should report to the following location based on where they are assigned to complete their check-in procss.
        • Cary Quadrangle: Cary Quadrangle, Owen, Tarkington
        • Frieda Hall: Frieda, Honors College & Residences, Windsor, Winifred, Wiley
        • First Street Towers: Earhart, First Street, Meredith, Meredith South, Shreve
        • Hawkins: Hawkins
        • Hillenbrand: Harrison, Hillenrbrand, McCutcheon
      • 12:00am - 8:00am Students should report to their assigned hall's main office to check-in
    • Residents in Hilltop
      • 8:00am - 4:00pm Students should report to the Hilltop main office
      • 4:00pm - 8:00am Students should report to the Cary Quad main office to check-in
    • Residents in URBAs & Purdue Village
      • Residents should plan to check-in at Purdue Village main office

If you experience issues with your door access, please contact:

  • if before January 5, 2022, contact Purdue Village main office at 765-494-2090.
  • if January 5, 2022, or after, contact Hillenbrand Hall main office at 765-494-0325.

For driving directions, please use GPS navigation and the addresses listed in our mailing addresses directory.

FAQs

Where may I park after I unload?
Once you have completed your move-in, please move your vehicle from the unloading area to one of the following locations: the McCutcheon Parking Garage, the Co-Rec Parking Lot or the University Street Parking Garage. This will help keep the move-in process running smoothly for others waiting to unload. Note: Avoid any spaces posted as reserved or handicap at all locations.
How do I check-in if I am attending Boiler Cold Rush?
  • select your move in date/time
  • bring a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a passport, to verify identity and receive your Purdue ID card
  • regardless of what location you are assigned to, report to First Street Towers main office to receive your PUID and room packet for check in
Boiler Cold Rush check-in will take place on the morning of Friday, January 7, 2022, from 8:30am - 9:30am EDT at the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom on the main floor. Off campus students will receive their PUID card at BCR check-in if they have uploaded their photo in advance. 
How do I check-in if I am returning to campus from Co-Op or Study Abroad?
  • select your move in date/time
  • bring your PUID card with you of if you have lost your PUID card:
    • bring a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a passport, to verify identity and receive a door access card
  • regardless of what location you are assigned, report to Frist Street Towers main office to receive your room packet for check-in

What You'll Need

Items Provided By University Residences:

  • Bed
  • Mattress
  • Curtains (that must stay in place)
  • Desk with lamp
  • Dresser
  • Trash can
  • Smoke detector
  • Closet and drawer space
  • All utilities
  • Internet outlets

Items you may want to bring with you:

  • Alarm clock
  • Laundry basket
  • Pillow, bed linens and blanket (not electric) for a twin bed - 36" x 78"
  • Umbrella
  • First aid kit
  • Bathrobe
  • Toiletries
  • Fan
  • Towels and wash cloths
  • Flashlight

Items you may NOT bring with you:

  • Candles, incense or anything else you would burn (also see Purdue Fire Department info on residence hall decorations)
  • Electric bed warmers
  • Empty alcohol bottles for decoration
  • Fireworks
  • Grills
  • Halogen lamps
  • Hoverboards
  • Paintball guns
  • Pets (except small fish)
  • Portable AC units
  • Toaster ovens or any cooking equipment other than a hot pot or a small microwave oven
    (for undergraduate residence halls)

Hilltop Apartments Appliance Policy

The following appliances are permitted in your apartment:

  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Rice Cooker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee Maker
  • Water Pot/Hot Pot
  • George Foreman Grill
  • Crockpot

The following appliances are not permitted in your apartment:

  • Hot Plates and Burner Plates
  • Candle/Wax Warmers
  • Portable Washers
  • Electric Woks
  • Toaster Ovens
  • Space Heaters
  • Halogen Lamps
  • Pizza Ovens and Pizza Bakers
  • Electric Blankets
  • Electric Skillets
  • Plug-in Air Fresheners
  • Indoor Grills