Fall Move-In

Check-In will take place at:

• CEI Parking Lot (Centre for Engineering Innovation)
• 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Click on your residence hall below to book a move-in time for Sunday, August 31st 
• Use this address if you are using a GPS: 700 California Ave, Windsor, ON

Process:

• At the beginning of August, schedule a move-in timeslot using the scheduling system below
• Check-in for all residents on move-in day (Aug 31st) is drive-thru style and will occur in the parking lot of the CEI (Centre for Engineering Innovation)
• Drive your vechicle up to the tent for your assigned residence hall – do not get out of your vehicle
• Have PHOTO ID and CHECK-IN QR CODE ready.  Do not take a screenshot of the QR, it will not work
• Have phone with data ready and charged as you will be required to use it for check-in
• Once you have checked-in you will be directed to your assigned residence hall
• Make sure you arrive as close as possible to your scheduled time frame
• Between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm volunteers with move-in carts will be available to assist and carts are 39 1/2" L x 28 1/2" size or almost 18 cubic feet
• Move-in carts may not be available after 4:00 pm

Book Your Timeslot

You can now pick a move-in timeslot for Sunday, August 31, 2025.

If you have any difficulties with this process, please email resservices@uwindsor.ca

Check-In after the above hours on Aug 31st:  

• If you are delayed past 4:00 pm, the housing office is open until 8:00 pm
• Housing and Residence Life Office - Vanier Hall, Room 49
• Use this address if you are using a GPS: 2585 Wyandotte St W, Windsor, ON.  This address is for the area across the street and we are located across from it - U shaped driveway 

• The Housing and Residence Life Office will be closed on Monday, Sep 1st
• Please select another day/time

• Move-in will not take place on Saturday, Sep 6, 2025.  The Housing and Residence Life Office will be closed on Saturday, Sep 6th.  Please select another day/time
• Move-in will not take place on Saturdays, Sundays nor Holidays, with the exception of Sunday Sep 7th, 2025
• Complete the Late Arrival Form and can also be found in the residence portal
• You will receive email confirmation of your approved late arrival
• Check-in will occur at the main Housing and Residence Life office in Vanier Hall, Room 49.  Use this address if you are using a GPS: 2585 Wyandotte St W, Windsor, ON
• If you are approved for an after hours check-in you will be provided with instructions by email
• Temporarily Park in the U-shaped driveway in front of Vanier Hall and enter through main doors
• Have PHOTO ID and CHECK-IN QR CODE ready.  Do not take a screenshot of the QR, it will not work
• Have phone with data available ready and charged as you will be required to use it for check-in
• If you are moving into Cartier Hall or Laurier Hall, you can remain parked in U-shaped driveway while you unload but must move your vehicle once you have completed your unloading
• If you are moving into Alumni Hall, you will proceed to the parking lot at the back of Alumni Hall once you have received your keys
• If you are moving into Rodzik Hall, you will pull into the driveway off of Patricia Rd
• Move-in carts will be available to sign out from your residence hall and are 39 1/2" L x 28 1/2" size or almost 18 cubic feet 

• Batteries
• Chargers & Cords
• Cleaning Supplies  
• Computer / Laptop
• Cooking supplies (ie. a pot, a pan, dishes, utensils)
• Damage-Free Adhesive 
• Extension Cord / Power Bar
• Hangers 
• Headphones / Earbuds
• Important Documents (School Letters, Health Card, Passport) 
• Laundry Supplies 
• Linens & Towels (see Residence Hall info page for bed size)
• Medications 
• Personal toiletry items (ie. shampoo, soap, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)
• Toilet paper (Alumni, Cartier, & Rodzik Halls)
• Seasonal appropriate gear (ie. rain, sun, snow, etc.)
• School Supplies (Pens, Notebooks, Binders)
• Shower Curtains and Hooks - NOT supplied for Alumni, Cartier and Rodzik Halls
• Small appliances (ie. coffee maker, toaster) 
• Water Bottle - Reusable

Alumni Hall Only:

• Trivet (silicone)
• Up to 3 small appliances (ie.  Kettle, air fryer)

• Bed & Mattress 
• Closet, Drawers or Armoire
• Desk & Chair 
• Window furnishings
• Waste Basket / Recycle Bin - not provided for Rodzik Hall
• Alumni Hall - (Apartment size fridge)
• Coldex Rental Service - If you would like to rent a mini-fridge you can rent from Coldex and is available for all residence buildings.  You will not be provided a mini-fridge and you are not allowed to bring your own

We want you to make your new space feel like home, but you are not allowed the following items: 

• Candles / Incense 
• Furniture
• Halogen Lamp
• Illegal Items 
• Individual Glass Alcohol Bottles 
• Large Appliances (including mini fridge). If you would like to rent a mini fridge, you can rent from Coldex . You will not be provided a mini-fridge and you are not allowed to bring your own
• LED Light strips / Tape
• Scotch Tape

"Review the Community Standards to ensure items that you bring are permitted in residence"