Move In and Move Out Information

The information below covers important dates for Spring 2026 move out and Fall 2026 move in. 

Students Moving Out Spring 2026

All residents must move out at the end of the spring semester. Continuing students must move out by 12PM on Saturday, May 9 and graduating students must move out by 12PM on Monday, May 18. 

Please plan accordingly when making travel arrangements.

Students who do not complete the check-out process and vacate by the deadlines noted above will be charged a $150.00 improper check out fee and an additional $50.00 per day for each additional day they are on campus. 

More detailed information will be available at the end of February 2026. 

Shipping & Storage 

Tufts University is working with Dorm Room Movers to provide storage and shipping options to residential students. Please visit Tufts’ Dorm Room Movers page for more information about packing, pick up, delivery, and cost.   

Students Moving in for Fall 2026

New students participating in a Pre-Orientation program and graduate students can move in on Friday, August 28. New students who are not participating in a Pre-Orientation can move in on Wednesday, September 2. 

Continuing students can move in on Sunday, September 6. 

More specific details about move in will be available in June 2026.  

Additional Important Information 

Much planning and organization goes into move out and move in; Residential Life, Residential Facilities and C&W Cleaning plan many details in advance to provide a great experience for all Tufts students. We need students’ consideration and cooperation to help everything run smoothly. Therefore, it is not possible to accommodate requests to move out stay late or arrive before your assigned move in date. 

Please make every effort to depart and arrive on time. 

Shipping & Storage 

Tufts University is working with Dorm Room Movers to provide storage and shipping options to residential students. Please visit Tufts’ Dorm Room Movers page for more information about packing, pick up, delivery, and cost.   

Leaves of Absence

If you leave the University, for any reason, you need to complete the room check-out process.

• If you take a leave of absence, you will need to remove all personal items from your assigned room within 48 hours of the effective date of leave. If you don’t remove personal items by the deadline, we will hire professional movers to pack and ship items to your permanent address at your expense.
• We do not assume responsibility for any personal items left in your university housing assignment, or for the safety and security of personal belongings being packed or shipped.

If a student would like on campus housing after returning from a leave of absence, they must submit a Housing Application in their Housing Portal or contact studentservices@tufts.edu.