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Residential Life & Housing

Move-In Mania

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Spring 2027 Move-In Information

Welcome Home, Jaguars!

Dear Jaguars,

Welcome back to Southern University and A&M College! Housing & Residential Life is excited to welcome you to campus for the Spring 2027 semester. We look forward to making your return to campus a smooth and successful experience.

Please review the following move-in instructions carefully to ensure you are prepared for check-in.

Spring 2027 Check-In Dates

January 7–8, 2027

Students should check in at the residence hall or apartment office of their assigned building to receive instructions for completing the check-in process.

Students will also be permitted to check in over the weekend, provided they have completed all required enrollment procedures before arriving.

Step 1: Complete Your Enrollment

All students must complete enrollment for the Spring 2027 semester before moving into campus housing.

Students who have not completed enrollment will not be permitted to check in or move into their assigned space.

Please make sure all required enrollment steps are finalized before arriving on campus.

Step 2: Review Your Housing Assignment

Before arriving, confirm your housing assignment and assigned residence hall or apartment. Be sure you know which building you are assigned to so you can report to the correct office for check-in.

Step 3: Check In at Your Assigned Building

On January 7–8, 2027, report directly to the office of your assigned residence hall or apartment to begin the check-in process.

Students arriving over the weekend must also report to their assigned building's office and must have completed enrollment before checking in.

Step 4: Resolve Any Outstanding Balances

Important: Prior-year or prior-semester balances will not be accepted for move-in clearance.

Students should ensure that all required financial and enrollment obligations are addressed before arriving for check-in. Please contact the appropriate university office if you have questions about your account or enrollment status.

Important Reminders

  • Check-in dates: January 7–8, 2027.

  • Check-in location: The office of your assigned residence hall or apartment.

  • Enrollment is required: All students must complete enrollment before moving into campus housing.

  • Weekend check-in: Permitted for students who have completed enrollment.

  • Outstanding balances: Prior-year and prior-semester balances will not be accepted for move-in clearance.

  • Know your assignment: Confirm your assigned building before arriving.

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus for an exciting Spring 2027 semester!

If you have questions regarding move-in or your housing assignment, please contact the Housing & Residential Life Office.

 

Southern University and A&M College
Housing & Residential Life


Your Home Away From Home. Geaux Jaguars!


Move In Photo

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your move-in day:
Step 1: Confirm Your Arrival Time
Be on the lookout for an email from the Housing Office. It will include your Housing Assignment, Move-In Date, and Arrival Time. Make sure you only show up during your confirmed time to keep things moving smoothly!
Step 2: Find Your Starting Point
  • Map it out: Check out the [Move-In Map]to see where everything begins.
  • How to get here:
    • Arriving via the Harding Blvd Overpass? Perfect! Turn off at the F.G. Clark Activity Center.
    • Our friendly staff will guide you to the correct check-in area and unloading zones.
  • Bradford Hall & Bethune Hall residents:
    Follow Harding Blvd and follow the directional signage to your designated check-in and unloading zones.

Step 3: Head to Your Check-In Area
  • Once you arrive, look for the check-in stations to get off to the right start. You’ll be guided by signs and helpful staff every step of the way.
Step 4: Time to Unload
  • Get your Student Data Form ready: You'll need a printed copy of your Student Data Form (emailed to you at the end of July).
  • Arrive on time: Please aim to arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled move-in time. Early birds? You'll be redirected to the exit lane to wait until your designated time. Late arrivals? We’ll do our best to accommodate, but there’s no guarantee it will be at your scheduled time.
  • Don’t park in the fire lane! Vehicles parked in fire lanes will be asked to move — and may even be ticketed or towed at the owner's expense.
Step 5: Check-In & Grab Your Welcome Pack
  • Pull up to the Welcome Tent: Exchange your printed Student Data Form for a Welcome Packet and your Room Key.
  • Parking: After you’ve checked in, park in a designated parking space.
    • Each student is allowed up to two cars. If you’re towing a U-Haul or trailer, that counts as two vehicles.
    • If you’ve got a third car, please park it in a perimeter lot on campus before coming to the staging area. You won’t be able to bring it into the move-in area.