What are the Fall 2023 SAIC move-in dates & times?
Move in for NEW international students will be Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Move in for returning international students and domestic students will be Thursday, August 24 - Saturday, August 26, 2023.
What do I need to do to prepare for Move In?
- Ensure Health Services has up to date vaccine records via SAIC Health Services Patient Portal. Students must be fully vaccinated in order to move in to the residence halls
- Plan to bring only necessary items with you at move-in. Click here for more information regarding recommended items to bring. Ship items with Collegeboxes if appropriate
- Ensure you have an emergency contact listed in Peoplesoft Self Service
- Identify if you will bring a guest(s) with you to assist in the process. Students may have up to 3 guests accompany them during move in
- Sign up for a move-in time slot in the Housing Portal
- New Students only: Submit your photo for the ARTICard student ID. The ARTICard ID is the door key for 162 N State Street & Jones Hall. Students will receive communication to their SAIC email for a personalized link which should be used to submit your photo
- New Students only: Sign the ARTICard/U-Pass contracts which will be sent to your SAIC email address
How to move into 162 N State Street:
- Arrive at the unloading zone Couch Place - this is the alley next to the 162 N State Street Residence. You should turn into Couch Place from State Street (South bound). You will see Campus Security officers and other SAIC staff.
- You will exit the car to check in at the 162 N State Street Residence. You should bring your government issued ID and a cell phone. The driver will be given directions to enter the unloading zone and be given a discounted parking sticker* (if needed). After you have checked in, you will return to your car.
- The driver will wait in the car until they are directed to begin unloading in Couch Place. We will have staff available to assist with unloading the car. The driver should plan to remain with the car at all times.
- You and your guests (minus the driver) will take items to their room while the driver moves the car to a permanent parking spot.
- Once the driver has parked the car, they are able to return to 162 N State Street to assist with unpacking your space. Please remember to return the moving carts back to the lobby once done with them. *SAIC has a partnership with the parking garage located at 181 N. Dearborn St. which offers discounted parking on moving day.*
How to move into Jones Hall:
- Arrive at the unloading zone on the corner of State and Madison. Drive west on Madison Street and it will be just past State Street.
- You will exit the car to check in at Jones Hall. You should bring your government issued ID and your cell phone. The driver will be given directions to the unloading zone and a discounted parking sticker* (if needed).
- Once you have pulled into the unloading zone, staff will be available to assist with unloading the car. The driver should plan to remain with the car at all times.
- You and your guests (minus the driver) will take items to their room while the driver moves the car to a permanent parking spot.
- Once the driver has parked the car, they are able to return to Jones Hall to assist with unpacking your space. Please remember to return the moving carts back to the lobby once done with them. *SAIC has a partnership with the parking garage located at 181 N. Dearborn St. which offers discounted parking on moving day.*
How to move into The Buckingham:
- Arrive at the unloading zone on E Van Buren Street.
- You will exit the car to check in at Buckingham. You should bring your government issued ID and your cell phone.
- Once you have pulled into the unloading zone, staff will be available to assist with unloading the car. The driver should plan to remain with the car at all times.
- You and your guests (minus the driver) will take items to their room while the driver moves the car to a permanent parking spot.
- Once the driver has parked the car, they are able to return to Buckingham to assist with unpacking your space.
- Please note: SAIC does not have a permit for the parking lot surrounding the Buckingham. This lot is monitored by cameras and will charge any vehicle for parking that is in the lot for longer than 2 minutes. Do not unload your vehicle at the back door of the Buckingham unless you are choosing to pay for parking; you will receive a ticket if you are in the parking lot for more than a few minutes.
Other Important Information
- Guests of the student move in are allowed to be in the building the entire day of their student's move in.
- Elevators will be very busy so we encourage you to use the stairs whenever possible during busy periods.
- Bring back carts and/or speedpacks right away so the next students may move in.
Will I need to sign up for a move-in time?
Yes, students must sign up for a Fall 2023 move-in time through the Housing Portal. Students will be notified via their SAIC email when they are able to sign up for a move-in time.
Can I bring someone to assist with my move-in?
At this time, students may bring up to three people to assist with their move in.
What if I need to buy a laptop, get a cell phone or open a US bank account?
Students are encouraged to utilize online shopping and digital banking as much as possible. Our residence hall offices will be open to allow for students to receive mail and packages. If students need to leave the residence halls to purchase items, we will have designated times during move in when students can exit and enter the building.
Can I see my space/the residence halls before my move in time?
Students will not have access to their room/the residence halls before their designated move in time. Students are encouraged to review the floorplans & video tours of each room style, which can be found here. If you have specific questions about your room, contact Residence Life at reslife@saic.edu.
Can I ship my items to the residence halls prior to move in?
Students may ship some belongings to the residence halls prior to their arrival. Packages should be addressed to the student and include their room number, which can be viewed on the SAIC Housing Portal. Shipping addresses for each residence hall can be viewed here.
Service to SAIC Students: Ship-To-School!
Ship-To-School is a program offered by CollegeBoxes, Inc. to help students get their items from home to school. We have worked with this company for more than ten years and they serve many schools across the nation. Ship-To-School service allows you to schedule FedEx to pick up your items at your home, ship the items for temporary storage near school, and then deliver everything to SAIC before domestic student move in so they are waiting in your room!
The process is simple: go to collegeboxes.com to register for Ship-To-School; they schedule a FedEx pick up your items from your home and ship everything to their local storage facility; then they deliver them to your room as the school year begins. Don't worry that you don't know your room assignment yet—SAIC will work with Collegeboxes to ensure they have the right room number. Students will need to contract with Collegeboxes on an individual basis—head to Collegeboxes.com for more information.
