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University of Colorado BoulderMove-In Guide
Boulder, Colorado
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1876🔗 www.colorado.edu
The University of Colorado Boulder's campus, framed by the iconic Flatirons, is anchored by Old Main, its 1876 original building that housed the entire university until 1884, with first-year and returning students housed in halls including Cheyenne Arapaho Hall, completed in 1954.
Enrollment
32,520
Total Students
Freshman Class
7,397
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 16-18, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
80%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
All residents are required to schedule a move-in appointment through the MyCULiving portal; appointment self-selection begins June 9, 2026, and all appointments must be selected by July 14, 2026. If you have not self-selected an appointment by July 14, one will be assigned to you. Anyone planning to arrive after classes begin (8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20) should contact University Housing, since a late arrival could affect the housing contract. Fall Welcome runs Aug. 16-Sept. 5, with first day of classes Aug. 20. GPS devices may guide you in multiple directions to campus - follow posted move-in signage instead to avoid congestion.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Students must be present to complete their check-in and receive room access - parents, relatives, or friends can't check in or receive access on the student's behalf.
- Check-in location
- Your residence hall's own community center, where you receive card access to your room.
- Parking
- Unload your vehicle from the parking lot corresponding to the color of your parking permit, then move it to any orange (extended) parking lot.
- What you'll receive
- A printed move-in parking permit, color-coded to your residence hall assignment and unloading area - download and print it starting Aug. 3 via the Buff Portal's Move-in Parking Permit Card, then place it on your dashboard with the QR code visible.
- Vehicle restrictions
- A printed move-in parking permit is required to access campus between Aug. 14-19.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Cheyenne Arapaho Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to University of Colorado Boulder's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
Fall Welcome (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 16 - August 20, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens0.4 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.1 miles
- Target1.2 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Colorado Boulder.
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