Assigned appointment date and times for curbside unloading will be emailed to all incoming first-year students on July 15. Returning students, new transfer students, and graduate students interested in curbside unloading need to sign up to participate in the housing portal by July 7.

Appointment times will be between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 18-22. Curbside unloading is available only during these hours.

It's important you arrive at the Bob Devaney Sports Center for check-in no earlier than 15 to 30 minutes before your assigned time. If you're late for your appointment time, we'll do our best to move you in as soon as possible. If you're more than 30 minutes early, we'll ask that you wait until your designated move-in time.

Move-in times are determined by the hall in which you will reside. Each hall has a specific move-in day and time, based on the curbside unloading schedule. Typically, higher numbered floors will move in earlier in the day.

How can I sign up for a different move-in time?

If you are unable to arrive at your assigned move-in time, you can reschedule a time in the housing portal and use self check-in.

What times can I reschedule?

Rescheduled move-in times are available only after 6 p.m., Aug. 18-22, or beginning at 8 a.m., Aug. 23. To make a change, go to the Housing portal, click on "Reschedule my move in time," then pick your new date and time. Changes must be made 7 days prior to the planned arrival time.

Curbside move-in is not available during rescheduled move-in times. Check-in at your hall and then move your belongings into your room. Do not go to the Devaney Center. Carts will be available in the hall lobbies, and you’re welcome to have guests help you move in.

We aim to provide curbside move-in during assigned move-in times, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 18-22. Curbside unloading is available only on these dates during those hours, but not during rescheduled appointments. In the unlikely event the moving company is unable to fully unload and deliver items from your vehicle to rooms due to labor shortage or other unforeseen issues, movers will unload your belongings and then place items into carts. After you park in the nearest garage or assigned lot, pick up your cart near the unloading area, unload in your room, and return the cart to the outside unloading area. We apologize for the possible inconvenience and are working hard to make sure you have the best move-in experience possible.

1. Students and families will arrive at the Bob Devaney Sports Center and receive a move-in packet. Please arrive no sooner than 30 minutes before your move-in time. Follow signs to the parking lot north of the Devaney Center. If you arrive earlier than 30 minutes before your appointment time, you'll be asked to park in the waiting lot until your move-in appointment time.
2. After receiving your move-in packet, you’ll return to your car. Follow the move-in map to your hall provided by University Housing. It's important you follow University Housing’s directions to the hall in order to flow into the hall’s unload queue. Using GPS may direct you the wrong way into the queue.
3. When it’s your turn, you’ll drive up to your hall and movers will unload your belongings into a cart. They’ll deliver your items to your room while you park your vehicle in a designated parking area/garage. Please make sure all move-in containers (plastic totes, suitcases, other boxes) are clearly labeled with name, hall, room number and cell phone number.
4. You’ll need to move all fragile or easily breakable items yourself, including bicycles and all electronics (monitors, tv, laptops, etc.), from your vehicle to the student’s room. This ensures no responsibility to the mover or the university if damage occurs to those items. We encourage you to bring your bike as the City of Lincoln has a convenient bike share program To check out! Just know you’re responsible for utilizing campus bike racks or storing the bike in your room.
   Consider waiting to bring some of these larger items until after you have seen your room. Lincoln also offers a variety of stores that sell items like furniture and decor including some local and secondhand shops.
5. After parking your vehicle, walk to your hall and proceed to your room to unpack and get settled into your Husker home.

We want you to have the move-in experience that best suits your needs. As an upper-division student, you can either move in on your own or use our convenient curbside unloading move-in service. Sign up is required to secure your curbside experience. If you would like this service, go to the housing portal and select “Move In 2024” at the top or in the drop-down menu. Complete the form by July 7 to indicate your intention to utilize the curbside experience.

Curbside Move-In: Only ONE VEHICLE will be permitted per student during curbside move-in, such as a sedan, SUV, van or pick-up truck. U-Hauls, trailers and campers aren't permitted and won't fit into the parking garages. If family members bring additional vehicles, they'll be directed to the parking garage. You'll be responsible for transporting materials from that vehicle to the room after the curbside move-in has finished for the day.

Consider waiting to bring all of your items on your first move-in day and focus instead on bringing your essentials first. Waiting until you see you room can help you pack less and avoid bringing items you may not need to check out your space can help you avoid bringing (and unpacking) unnecessary items. Lincoln also offers a variety of stores that sell items like furniture and decor including some local and secondhand shops to help you reduce your impact and make your transition to campus more sustainable.

Many families find move-in goes very smooth and before they knew it, everything was complete. What next? There are lots of things to do on campus and around Lincoln.

Learn more about things to do during your move-in day.