Move In and Move Out Information

Undergraduate Students

New students attending Pre-Orientation can move in on Friday, August 22, 2025. More information about the check-in process will be available in July 2025. 

New students who are not participating in Pre-Orientation can move in on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. 

Continuing students can move in on Sunday, August 31, 2025. 

Some students who are resident assistants, pre-orientation leaders, orientation support staff, student athletes, etc. will be approved for early arrival. Residential Life will communicate with those students directly via email about their approved arrival date and check in process. 

If you would like to request an early arrival for either Friday, August 29, 2025 or Saturday, August 30, 2025 please submit the Early Arrival Request Form by 5PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Please only use the Early Arrival Request Form if you are requesting an individual early arrival. Students who are part of a group arriving early, such as resident assistants, pre-orientation leaders, fall varsity student athletes, etc. should not submit this form as their group leader will be in touch with Residential Life regarding early arrival for the group. Early arrival is an additional $50/night and will be charged to your student account after your request is approved. Requests will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis.  

Please note: Early Arrival Requests submitted between June 17 and July 7 will be reviewed during the week of July 7. 

Much planning and organization goes into move in; Residential Life, Residential Facilities and C&W Cleaning plan many details in advance to make move in a great experience for all Tufts students. We need students’ consideration and cooperation to help everything run smoothly. Students who arrive prior to their approved arrival date may not be able to move in, especially if their space is not ready, and they will need to find alternate housing off campus. If their space is ready early, they may be able to move in and will be charged a $150.00 improper check in fee and $50/night for each night that they occupy their space prior to their approved arrival date.  

Fletcher Students 

Fletchers students attending Orientation can move in on Friday, August 22, 2025. More detailed information about the check in process will be available in July 2025. 

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.