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 and Saturday, September 5, 2026

• 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

 

Book Your Timeslot

You can now pick a move-in timeslot for Beat the Rush Move-in for your assigned building for Sep 4 or 5 here

Check-In will take place at:

• 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

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 (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

Book Your Timeslot

You can now pick a move-in timeslot for Move-in Day, Sunday September 6, 2026 for your assigned building here

NOTE:  Do Not Select Beat The Rush Move-In timeslots if you are a First-Year student or if you are a Beyond First-Year student and plan to move-in on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Check-In on Sunday, September 6, 2026 (after 3:00pm):  

• If you are delayed past 3:00 pm, the Housing and Residence Life Office is open until 7:00 pm -  Vanier Hall, Room 49
• Use this address if you are using a GPS: 2748 Wyandotte St W, Windsor, ON.  The office is located in the U shaped driveway 

• The Housing and Residence Life Office will be closed on Monday, Sep 7
• Please select another day/time

• Move-in will not take place on Saturdays, Sundays nor Holidays, with the exception of Sunday Sep 13, 2026
• Complete the Late Arrival Form, it 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: 2748 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 

• Batteries
• Chargers & Cords
• Cleaning Supplies  
• Coffee maker and/or kettle with auto shut off
• Computer / Laptop
• Cooking supplies for use in common kitchen(s) - ie. a pot, a pan, dishes, utensils.  No kitchen in Rodzik Hall
• 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 (Alumni, Cartier and Rodzik Halls)
• Study Lamp
• Trash can and trash bags
• Water Bottle - Reusable

Alumni Hall Only - (for use in kitchenette):

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

• Bed & Mattress 
• Closet, Drawers or Armoire
• Desk & Chair 
• Window furnishings
• Apartment size fridge - Alumni Hall ONLY

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

• Candles / Incense 
• Furniture
• Halogen Lamp
• Illegal Items 
• Individual Glass Alcohol Bottles 
• Appliances are not permitted - (except for those listed in the What to Bring section)
• LED Light strips / Tape
• Mini-Fridge:  You cannot bring your own and can only be rented through Coldex
• Scotch Tape

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