move-in
Welcome Home!
We are excited to welcome you to Residence Life at Texas A&M University! Moving into your Aggie Home is an exciting start to your incredible journey on campus. However, we know that it can also be stressful, so we are here to help you every step of the way.
What to BringMove-in Steps
Step 1: Complete your Annual Housing Orientation
Information about the Annual Housing Orientation will be sent to you via email and through the Housing Portal. The Housing Orientation will walk you through the Student Handbook and provide you with information about what you can and cannot bring to campus, as well as information about campus security, rules/policies and things you should know about living on campus.
This will be completed on myHousing Portal and is required before you can receive a move-in appointment.
Step 2: Schedule your Move-In Appointment
You will also receive information about when the online appointment scheduler will open and how to utilize it to schedule your move-in appointment. Only students who have completed their online Annual Housing Orientation from Step 1 will be able to access the appointment scheduler.
The appointment scheduler will open at different times depending on where you live, to minimize the number of users logged in at one time. Appointments will vary by location and are scheduled first-come-first serve.
All non-Corps students will need to schedule an appointment to be able to check into their residence halls/apartments.
Step 3: Read student handbook and review packing list
Every year we receive hundreds of inquiries about what you can and cannot bring to campus. Below is a list of items we’ve compiled that is not all-inclusive, but very helpful. Your online orientation covers many of the expectations and policies for on-campus living. Still, please be aware of all information outlined in the Resident Handbook, as you’re responsible for abiding by all policies.
For information about your hall/apartment, please go to our Housing Options page, select the hall you’re assigned to, and review all the information on the page. Furniture, dimensions, and room information are all listed.
We also provide some extras you may want to purchase or rent. These Add-Ons include refrigerator/microwave combo appliances, linen packages, personal safes, and more. Find the details under the Add-Ons on our Amenities page.
Move-In by School Year
Summer Move-In
Whether you are new to college life or just continuing your studies during the summer, we want to help make your experience as smooth as possible. Don’t forget to check your TAMU email frequently so you don’t miss important information, like more detailed instructions for move-in based on your building or hall.
Summer I is already in session. For those that are moving in for Summer session II, move-in will begin on June 30. Unfortunately there is no early arrival for Summer II, due to an extremely tight turnaround between Summer I and II. Please refer to your summer assignments email that you receive for further details on where to check in and when.
For information regarding summer Gateway housing, please visit the Summer Application Process page. If you are looking for NSC overnight accommodations or Guest Apartments, please visit Conference and Guest Services.
Fall Move-In
Fall move-in will begin on Tuesday, August 18, and will continue through Sunday, August 23.
All residents must complete the online housing orientation before move-in. The online orientation can be found on the homepage of their MyHousing portal (toward the top of the page).
All non-corps residents will also have to select a move-in appointment, and the move-in appointment selector will be live toward the beginning of July. You will receive an email toward the end of June with more information about the move-in timeslots.
If you have any questions about move-in please email [email protected]!
Spring Move-In
Move-in for the start of the Spring 2027 semester has not yet been finalized, but will be available Fall 2026.
Students Returning from the Fall
For those students who resided on campus during the previous Fall term, the check-in process has been simplified for your convenience. You will complete an “Express Check-In” form, found in the “Resident Forms” section in your MyHousing Portal. There will also be signage on the doors of every Residence Life building with a QR code and instructions on how to complete Express Check-In once you arrive. No appointment will be needed for students returning early, provided you have completed the Express Check-In upon arrival.
First-Time on Campus (Spring Only Applicants)
Students who did not live on campus during the fall and are moving into on-campus housing for the first time follow the Move-In Steps listed at the top of this page, including completing the Annual Housing Orientation and scheduling a Move-In Appointment.
Hall Office Locations
Students new to housing must complete a mandatory online Annual Housing Orientation prior to scheduling a check-in appointment or you will not be able to schedule a check-in appointment and Residence Life staff will not be able to issue you your apartment key. Instructions for completing the orientation were emailed to your TAMU student email account and are available at Housing Application > Annual Housing Orientation.
Apartment Communities
The Gardens Apartments Office: is located in the Community Center in the center of the apartment complex. The Gardens Apartments are located at University Drive and South College Avenue near the Engineering Complex. Physical address: 250 Calvin Moore Avenue, College Station, TX 77840; 979.845.2261.
White Creek Apartments Office: located in the Activity Center at the southeast corner of Building A in the center of the apartment complex. White Creek Apartments are located on West Campus near the Agriculture and Life Sciences Buildings. Physical address: 225 Discovery Drive, College Station, TX 77845; 979.458.8500.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your respective apartment office.
Corps of Cadets Orientation
Cadets who are new to housing must complete a mandatory online Annual Housing Orientation prior to moving in or Residence Life staff will not be able to issue you your room key. Instructions for completing the orientation were emailed to your TAMU student email account and are available at Housing Application > Annual Housing Orientation.
What to Bring Checklists
Residence Hall
Items You Can Bring
Appliances
Air Fryer
coffee maker (2 to 4 cups)
crock pot
microwave – 700 watts max
refrigerator – 4.4 cubic feet max
Rice cookers
Clothes/Linens
bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes
bathrobe
bedding – sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blanket/comforter Residence Hall mattress size: 36″ x 77″
Apartment mattress size: 54″ x 75″
hangers (you will collect a lot of free T-shirts when you get here!)
iron and small ironing board
laundry basket(s) or bag(s)
laundry detergent
shower caddy
shower shoes
soap and container or liquid soap
toiletries (including toilet paper unless using community bathrooms)
Decor & Other Items
academic supplies
command strips or poster putty for wall hangings (except for Hullabaloo Hall which has bulletin board strips for hanging)
posters, pictures, wall hangings (no nails)
wastebasket
Electronics
bicycle and lock
desk lamp
essential Oil diffuser that uses a fan or water, with an automatic shut-off feature when water runs out
flashlight
first aid kit
wax warmers (“scentsy-type”)
What Not To Bring
Camping stoves
Candles
Electric skillets
Extension cords, multiple plug adapters, power strips without circuit breakers
Fireworks, explosives, & hazardous items
Griddles, grills (George Foreman-type, charcoal, or propane)
Halogen lamps
Hot oil popcorn poppers
Hot plates
Nails for wall hangings
Pets | See Pets & Service/Assistance Animals
Power tools
Pressure cookers
Prohibited appliances including induction-type cookers
Road signs
Sandwich makers
Space heaters
Toasters/toaster ovens
Weapons – except handguns as permitted by State Law
Wireless routers not issued by the university
Micromobility Devices
While electric bikes and scooters are permitted for use on campus, per policies at https://transport.tamu.edu/alternative/bicycles/regulations.aspx, they cannot be stored or charged in University buildings, including residence halls. Please contact Transportation Services with questions regarding electric bikes, scooters, or other micromobility devices.
Apartments
Appliances
Air fryer
coffee maker (2 to 4 cups)
crock pot
microwave – 700 watts max
refrigerator – 4.4 cubic feet max
sandwich makers
toasters/toaster ovens
Clothes/Linens
bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes
bathrobe
bedding – sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blanket/comforter
Apartment mattress size: 54″ x 75″
hangers
iron and small ironing board
laundry basket(s) or bag(s) D laundry detergent
shower caddy
shower shoes
soap and container or liquid soap
toiletries (including toilet paper unless using community bathrooms)
Decor & Other Items
area rugs
academic supplies
command strips or poster putty for wall hangings
hand sanitizer
medications
plants
posters, pictures, wall hangings (no nails)
thermometer
wastebasket
Electronics
bicycle and lock
desk lamp
electrical power strips – UL approved with built-in circuit breakers
ethernet cable (10-15 ft) | See Services > Internet – WiFi and Ethernet
flashlight
Iron and ironing board
television, stereo, DVD player, Blu-ray player, gaming consoles
wax warmers (“scentsy-type”)
What Not To Bring
Air conditioning units (window or room units)
Camping stoves
Candles
Ceiling fans (ceiling fans are provided)
Electric skillets
Extension cords, multiple plug adapters, power strips without circuit breakers
Griddles, grills (George Foreman type, charcoal, or propane)
Halogen Lamps
Hot oil popcorn poppers
Nails for wall hangings
Pets | See Pets and Service/Assistance Animals
Space heaters
Wireless routers not issued by the University
Sustainable Options
Reusable water bottles
Bin to hold recycling in your room
Duplex printing/printing in black and white
Rechargeable batteries
Clothing drying rack
Blackout curtains | Check On-Campus Housing Rules and tour rooms
Plants
LED light bulbs
Eco-friendly laundry/cleaning products
Seasonally appropriate bedding/pajamas (i.e., flannel in the winter, cotton in the spring/summer)
Reusable shopping bags
Corps of Cadets
Items to Bring to FOW
Alarm clock
Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths – white
Bathrobe
Bedding (sheets, pillowcases) – 2 sets, white, twin size (mattress size: 36″ x 77″)
Belt – black or brown
Civilian clothes
Denim jean – blue
Desk lamp
First aid kit including mole skin
Foot locker with lock (approx. 16″ x 16″ x 30″)
Khaki slacks
Pillow – 1 standard size
Required medications
Running shoes
Shirts – collared, permanent press and/or knit
Shorts – black athletic, without pockets
Shower shoes
Soap and container or liquid soap
Socks – black for shoes, reinforced toe/heel
Socks – white athletic, mid-calf, prefer no logos
T-Shirts – white crew neck
Toiletries
Underclothes
Items You Can Bring, but Are Not Required
Academic supplies
Backpack or shoulder book bag – black
Cell phone and charger
Computer/laptop/tablet
Electrical power strips – UL approved with built-in circuit breakers
Ethernet cable (10-15 ft) | See Amenities > Services > Internet – WiFi and Ethernet
Iron and small ironing board
Monitor (less than 30.75″ x 21″)
Printer
Sleeping bag
Sunglasses
Swimsuit
Umbrella – black
Vitamins
Items To Purchase
Air freshener
Brasso
Broom and dust pan
Duct tape
Hangers
Markers, black sharpie
Mop
Rags – dusting
Rags – polishing
Shoe polish – black
Wastebasket – desk size
Windex/Pledge
Sustainable Options
Reusable water bottles
Bin to hold recycling in your room
Duplex printing/printing in black and white
Rechargeable batteries
LED light bulbs
Eco-friendly laundry/cleaning products
Seasonally appropriate pajamas (i.e., flannel in the winter, cotton in the spring/summer)
Reusable shopping bags
What Not To Bring
Candles
Cooking appliances, including coffee makers, toasters/toaster ovens
Extension cords, multiple plug adapters, power strips without circuit breakers
Floor rugs
Furniture
Halogen lamps
Hazardous items, including weapons, fireworks, explosives
Mattress pad
Microwave
Pets | See Policies & Procedures
Posters, wall decorations, etc
Power tools
Refrigerator
Road signs
Smoke/fog machines
Space heaters
Steamers
Television, large monitor, stereo, speakers, DVD player, Blu-ray player, gaming console
Wireless routers not issued by the University
Residence Hall Office Locations
| Hall Residence | Check-In Location |
|---|---|
| Appelt Hall | Room 109 |
| Aston Hall | Room 177 |
| Clements Hall | Room 129A |
| Davis-Gary Hall | Room 101/103 |
| Dunn Hall | Room 101 |
| Eppright Hall | Room 109 |
| Fowler Hall | Keathley 130 |
| Haas Hall | Room 141 |
| Harrington Hall (Dorm 11) | Harrington 321 |
| Hart Hall | B Lounge |
| Hobby Hall | Room 130 |
| Hughes Hall | Keathley 130 |
| Hullabaloo Hall | Hullabaloo 117 |
| Keathley Hall | Keathley 130 |
| Krueger Hall | Room 101 |
| Lechner Hall | Room 109 |
| Legett Hall | Legett 003 |
| McFadden Hall | Room 109 (Lechner) |
| Moses Hall | Room 136 |
| Mosher Hall | Commons 109 |
| Neeley Hall | Room 133 |
| Rudder Hall | Room 109 |
| Schuhmacher Hall | Room 109/110 |
| Underwood Hall | Room 137 |
| Walton Hall | Room B1 |
| Wells Hall | Room 109 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for Early Move In?
Early arrivals are limited and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please complete the Early Arrival Request Form, found in the “Resident Forms” tab of your MyHousing Portal. Any early arrival approval will be assessed a $100/day/person cost.
I need to change my check-in appointment, how do I do that?
Option 1: After you have picked a date and time to move-in, log back onto myHousing Portal, access the appointment scheduler, cancel your appointment and then you’ll be able to see all other available appointments to select a new one.
Option 2: Email [email protected] including your name, UIN, date of your appointment and the date (include time ranges) you’d like to change to, and the reason for changing your appointment.
What do I bring to my check-in appointment?
You only need to bring 1 thing to your check-in appointment – a photo ID! (preferably your TAMU ID, but we’ll also accept a driver’s license or passport).
You’ll go to your designated check-in location, show your ID and our team will provide your key(s) and have you sign a few documents, and you’ll be on your way in less than 10 minutes to get moved in.
Once you have completed your check-in (less than 10 minutes), you are free to move in at your leisure. You do not have to move all your belongings in during your check-in time.
Do my roommate and I sign up for the same appointment?
No. You and your roommate will each sign up for a move in appointment but it does not have to be the same day or time.
My roommate is checking in before me. Can I just come when they do and go ahead and move in?
No. Please arrive at your appointed time. We have staggered timeslots to help control traffic and to help minimize the number of people waiting in line to check in, etc. in an effort to help keep everyone safe during move-in.
Will there be people to help move us in?
In the past we have had volunteers to help carry student’s belongings from their cars to their residence hall, but we will not have volunteers this year.
During COVID we eliminated volunteers in an effort to allow social distancing and limit the number of people in a building at a time and coming and going throughout the day. We are still operating in this plan for the health and safety of our staff and students.
Where do I park during my move in appointment?
Move-in day parking is different than parking the rest of the year. Transportation provides specific information for move-in days regarding drop-off locations and where to park after you’ve dropped off your belongings. This information will be emailed to you from Residence Life as part of your Move-In Instructions, but you can also access it on the Transportation Move In/Out website.
For all parking and parking pass questions, please contact Transportation at 979-862-7275.
When does my meal plan start? Where can I eat?
Please use the “Hours of Operation” website by Dining Services to see what will be open on your specific move in day.
If you have trouble using your meal plan or questions about your meal plan, please contact Aggie Dining.