We are getting excited to welcome you to campus for the fall!

The following information will help ensure your move-in goes as smoothly as possible.

All First-Year students are encouraged to arrive on Sunday, September 6
Beyond First-Year students are encouraged to take advantage of the "Beat the Rush" early move-in days or to move-in starting on Tuesday, September 8, however they are allowed to move in on Sunday, September 6
Students are asked to restrict their move-in helpers to two people maximum.
Pets are not allowed in residence; please leave your pets at home.

Beat the Rush Early Move In – September 4 & 5

This option is only available to Beyond First Students living in Alumni Hall, Laurier Hall floors 7-10 and Rodzik Hall rooms 302-344
Check-in will be available on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5
You must sign up for a move in timeslot and receive confirmation of approval. At the beginning of August, schedule your move in timeslot by returning to this page.

Check-In will take place at:

Friday, September 4

Main Housing & Residence Life office in Vanier Hall, room 49, use this address if you are using a GPS: 2585 Wyandotte St W, Windsor, ON
Temporarily Park in the U-shaped driveway in front of Vanier Hall and enter through the main doors. You do not have to pay for parking while temporarily parked.
Have Photo ID and check in QR code ready. Do not take a screen shot of the QR code, it will not work.
Have phone with data available ready and charged as you will have to use it for check in

Saturday, September 5

Alumni Hall Residence, use this address if you are using a GPS: 750 Sunset Ave Windsor ON N9B 3P4
Temporarily park on the street in front of Alumni Hall on the Alumni Hall side of the street or in the back parking lot of Alumni Hall. If you park in spaces on the Rodzik Hall side of the street you are required to pay as those are city owned parking spaces.
Have Photo ID and check in QR code ready. Do not take a screen shot of the QR code, it will not work.
Have phone with data available ready and charged as you will have to use it for check in

CEI Parking Lot (Centre for Engineering Innovation)
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Click on your residence hall below to book a move-in time for Sunday, September 6
Use this address if you are using a GPS: 700 California Ave, Windsor, ON

At the beginning of August, schedule a move-in timeslot using the scheduling system below
Check-in for all residents on move-in day (Sep 6) 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 8:00 am and 3:30 pm volunteers with move-in carts will be available to assist First-Year students
Carts are 39 1/2" L x 28 1/2" size or almost 18 cubic feet
Move-in carts may not be available after 3:30 pm
Limited carts will be available for Beyond First-Year students

Come back at the beginning of August to book your timeslot

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

If you are delayed past 3:00 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

Move-in will not take place on Saturdays, Sundays nor Holidays, with the exception of Sunday Sep 13, 2026
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 may be available to sign out from your residence hall
Carts are 39 1/2" L x 28 1/2" size or almost 18 cubic feet

Packing Help -

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:

We want you to make your new space feel like home, but the following are not permitted in Residence:

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