We are getting excited to welcome you to campus!
The following information will help ensure your move-in goes as smoothly as possible and please reach out to resservices@uwindsor.ca if you have any additional questions or will need additional assistance for move in. Please note the Housing & Residence Life Office will be closed December 21, 2025 - January 2, 2025.
You must schedule your check-in day & time using the move in scheduling system.
Regular move in dates include:
- Sunday, January 5 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Monday, January 6 to Friday, January 10 from 10:00am - 3:30pm
If you are unable to arrive during these days and times, please email resservices@uwindsor.ca.
- You will schedule a move-in time using the scheduling system
- Check-in for all residents is in the main Residence office located in Vanier Hall, room 49
- While you are checking in you can leave your car temporarily parked in the Vanier Circle, do not pay for parking for this temporary parking
- Have a phone with data ready and charged as you will be required to use it for check in
- Once you have received your keys you will be directed to your unloading location
- Make sure you arrive as close as possible to your scheduled time frame
If you have any difficulties with this process, please email resservices@uwindsor.ca with the subject line Move-In Scheduling.
Complete the Late Arrival Form which you can find on the residence portal. Please note that late arrivals must arrive during regular business hours.
More instructions regarding your move-in process will be sent to you once you late arrival request is processed.
Packing Help
These are some common items we recommend you consider bringing with you:
- Backpack
- Bathing Suit/Swimwear (our fitness facility has a great pool!)
- Batteries
- Camera
- Chargers
- Cleaning Supplies
- Computer
- Damage-Free Adhesive
- Decorations
- Extension Cord
- Flashlight
- Flip Flops
- Food Containers
- Hangers
- Headphones
- Important Documents (School Letters, Health Card, Passport)
- Laundry Supplies
- Linens (see building info page for sizes) & Towels
- Medications
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Power Bar
- School Supplies
- Shower Caddy
- Small Cookware (e.g., Kettle, Coffee Maker)
- Snacks
- Storage Bins
- Umbrella
- Winter apparel (warm coat, gloves, hat)
This is what you will find in your room:
- Bed & Mattress
- Closet with Drawers
- Desk & Chair
- Drapes/Curtains
- Fridge - Apartment Size
- Lamp
- Waste Basket
We want you to make your new space feel like home but you are not allowed the following items:
- Candles/Incense
- Furniture/Large Appliances (i.e., Exposed Elements)
- Halogen Lamps
- Illegal Items
- Individual Glass Alcohol Bottles
- Mini-Fridge
- Space Heaters
- Tape