University of ConnecticutMove-In Guide
Storrs, Connecticut
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1881🔗 www.uconn.edu
The University of Connecticut's Storrs campus centers on the golden-domed Wilbur Cross Building, its first library before becoming the university's central student services hub, with campus housing guaranteed and required for first-year students, many of whom live in Alumni Quad, a traditional residential community near the heart of campus.
Enrollment
21,042
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,261
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 27-30, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
54%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Students receive a sign-up time email on August 20 allowing them to book an hour-long check-in block, since traffic control on campus limits how many people can arrive per hour. Vehicles must be unloaded to the curb or a designated space promptly, since other families need the same space. On-campus housing is guaranteed and required for first-year students at the Storrs campus specifically - policies differ at UConn's regional campuses.
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
- Move-In Weekend runs August 27-30; book your specific hour-long check-in block via MyHousing after receiving a sign-up email on August 20.
- Check-in location
- Check in at your assigned residence hall; watch for the current arrival map from Campus Housing closer to move-in.
- Parking
- Unload vehicles promptly to the curb or a designated space, since traffic control on campus limits how many families can arrive per hour and other families need the same space.
- What you'll receive
- Your scheduled check-in time slot, sent by email on August 20 ahead of move-in weekend.
- Vehicle restrictions
- No specific vehicle-type restrictions published; the main constraint is the scheduled hourly check-in block system used to manage campus traffic.
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
Alumni Quad
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to University of Connecticut's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 26, 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
- CVS Pharmacy0.6 miles
- Walgreens6.1 miles
- Walmart6.2 miles
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