Office of Student Living
(315) 792-3298
Move-In Information
Welcome to your new home!
This webpage is your comprehensive guide to a smooth and stress-free transition into residence hall living. Discover essential details, helpful tips, and a step-by-step breakdown of the move-in process, ensuring that your arrival is a seamless and enjoyable experience.
Move-In Checklist
Streamline your move-in day experience by following our move-in checklist to ensure you have everything you need for a smooth and organized transition into your new residence hall.
All Residential Students:
- Full-Time Registration: Please contact the Center for Student Success to ensure that you fully registered for courses. You can contact them at (315) 792-3179. Their business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Financial Clearance: Please contact the Center for Student Success to ensure that you are all set with your financial aid package. You can contact them at (315) 792-3179. Their business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Health Insurance Enrollment or Waiver: Complete your Student Health Insurance waiver or enrollment online via the Health and Wellness Center.
New Students (First-Year, Transfer, Graduate, and International):
- Health Records: Submit your health form with immunization records to the Health and Wellness Center.
- Transcripts: Make sure the Office of Admissions has been sent your most recent transcripts.
- Student ID: Email a headshot photo to safety@utica.edu for your student ID card.
- Parking Registration: If bringing a car to campus, please register your car on the Campus Safety Web site.
New Students Arriving on New Student Move-In Day:
- Label Belongings: Please visibly label all your items with the following information:
- FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, RESIDENCE HALL & ROOM NUMBER
- You can find your room assignment here.
Optional:
- Renter’s Insurance: Explore whether or not your parent/legal guardians homeowners insurance covers you while away at college. If not, you might want to consider a Personal Property Insurance policy. One option is by emailing our insurance carrier (Haylor, Freyer, and Coon) at HFandCPRM@haylor.com
Fall 2026
Streamline your move-in day experience by following our move-in checklist to ensure you have everything you need for a smooth and organized transition into your new residence hall.
Certain University-affiliated clubs, sports teams, groups, or student workers may have early arrival times.
| Group | Move-In Date |
| Football | Tuesday, August 11 |
| Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Cross Country | Monday, August 17 |
| New International Students | Monday, August 17 |
Students that are not a part of the groups listed above may request an early return to campus at the beginning of the fall semester. These requests are not automatically approved, and students need to provide reasoning for the accommodation, typically including:
- Needing to be on campus to complete an academic or athletic obligation
- Needing to attend a training or provide a service for an on-campus job/position
- Experiencing unavoidable travel conflict
Students approved to return early will receive an email with information about their move-in
Do not make travel arrangements until you have received a response, as requests may not be able to be granted
The early arrival request form will go live on August 1st for the fall semester and can be found here.
Important Notes:
- No Utica University moving assistance or moving supplies, such as carts or dollies are available during early check-in during the fall semester.
- Unapproved students found in a closed residence hall are subject to immediate removal from the building and a student conduct referral.
- New student move-in day is Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
- You will begin move-in at Parking Lot B. Please enter campus via the Burrstone Road entrance for easy access. (There will be directional signs and Campus Safety officers directing you throughout campus)
- Transfer students with 18 or fewer credits are strongly encouraged to move in on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 8:00am to 2:00pm to attend New Student Orientation as a member of the transfer student orientation group
- Transfer students with 19 or more credits may move in on Wednesday, August 19, 2026; Saturday, August 22, 20206; or Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
- Wednesday Move-in: You will begin move-in at Parking Lot B. Please enter campus via the Burrstone Road entrance for easy access. (There will be directional signs and Campus Safety officers directing you throughout campus.)
- Saturday and Sunday Move-In: You will begin move-in in the Strebel Student Center Circle. Please enter campus via the Burrstone Road entrance for easy access. (There will be directional signs and Campus Safety officers directing you throughout campus.)
- Returning student move-in is Saturday, August 22, 2026 and Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- You will begin move-in in the Strebel Student Center Circle. Please enter campus via the Burrstone Road entrance for easy access. (There will be directional signs and Campus Safety officers directing you throughout campus.)
Packing Guide
A guide of what to bring, what NOT to bring, and other helpful information as you get ready to move into the residence hall rooms at Utica University.
The following is a guide of what students should and should not have in their residence hall rooms. You should spend some time thinking about what to bring but remember...you do not have to bring every item listed. Make sure you reach out and talk with your roommate(s) so you can plan what to bring together.
Clothing
No matter how many forecasts you watch, there is no way you can predict the weather in Central New York. The walk from the residence halls to the classrooms will seem much longer if you are not dressed for the weather. Be sure to pack for all conditions. Snow is inevitable here in Utica, so be prepared.
There are also many functions where dressy or more formal attire will be needed as well. You may need to dress up for formal gatherings and group functions, so be sure to bring clothes for special occasions.
Room Décor
All residential rooms are an "eggshell" color so your room has a lot of potential. Beds, desks, bureaus/wardrobes, curtains/shades, and a ceiling light are provided for your convenience. You may want to bring desk lamps, a spare lamp, a carpet or throw rugs, plants, and posters or pictures, which can brighten the room and make it more comfortable. A white noise machine or fan may also help you be more comfortable with ambient noise.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Bell Hall, Boehlert Hall, Pioneer Village, and Tower Hall are air-conditioned.
- North Hall, South hall, and Alumni Halls not air-conditioned.
- You are responsible for all items left in your room during the academic year. You are not allowed to leave items in your room during the summer break. Be sure to check your parents' homeowners' insurance policy for details regarding coverage for your belongings.
Utica University Residence Hall Suggested Packing List
PDF VERSION OF NEW STUDENT GUIDE & PACKING LIST
Clothing
- Clothing for all seasons
- Outerwear for all seasons
- Shoes for all seasons
- Umbrella / Rain Jacket
Bed and Bath
- Twin XL (80") sheets
- Comforter / Blanket
- Mattress Pad
- Pillows and Pillow Cases
- Towels and Washcloths
- Shower Shoes / Flip Flops
- Shower Caddy
- Area Rug
- Clothes Hangers
- Full-Length Mirror
- Microwave (700 watt is recommended)
- Refrigerator (3 cubic feet or smaller)
- Trash Bags
- Approved Room Decor
**Pioneer Village beds are full-sized, not twin XL
Laundry / Cleaning Supplies
- Detergent
- Fabric Softener
- Dryer Sheets
- Drying Rack
- Iron (automatic shut-off)
- Ironing Board
- Laundry Bag / Basket
- Cleaning Supplies
- Broom & Dust Pan
**Please note, you are responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of your room (and all common spaces if in a suite, cluster, or apartment). Please bring necessary cleaning supplies.
Health Supplies
- First Aid Kit
- Face Masks
- Hand Sanitizer
- Thermometer
Personal Hygiene Products / Toiletries
- Shampoo / Conditioner
- Soap
- Toothbrush / Toothpaste
- Shaving Accessories
- Hair Products / Hair Dryer
- Prescription Medications
- Makeup / Moisturizers
Identification / Money
- ATM Card
- Credit Card
- Driver's License
- Insurance Cards
- Passport / Visa
- Lock Box
Electronics
- Cell Phone & Charger
- Computer / Laptop & Accessories
- Ethernet Cable (wifi is provided)
- Gaming System
- Surge Protectors (UL Approved)
- Printer & Ink Cartridges
- Computer Paper
- Television & Remote
- TV Coaxial Cable (6-10 feet)
Miscellaneous
- Backpack
- School Supplies
- 3M Command Strips
- Calendar
- Dry Erase Board
- Flashlight
- Plastic Storage Container for Food
- Dishware / Silverware
- Fan
**Please see our Prohibited Items List below to know what items must be left at home.
The Office of Student Living, in conjunction with the Office of Campus Safety and New York State, have extensive policies in order to keep the residential community safe. As a residential student, you are expected to abide by policies that pertain to fire safety and prohibited items. You can refer to the Residence Hall Agreement and the Code of Student Conduct for more information
Prohibited Items List and Fire Safety Policies
Confiscated Items Policy
Prohibited Items
- Electrical Items
- Extension cords (non-grounded cords that do not have a switch or a light indicator)
- Multi-plugs (non-grounded plugs that have neither a switch nor a light indicator)
- Specialty lamps, including but not limited to, multiplug lamps, lamps with an outlet, rock salt lamps and plug-in rock salt night lights, lava lamps, sun lamps, and halogen lamps
- Flammable Items
- Wick and wax based candles (even if for decorative use)
- Incense and incense burners
- Wax warmers
- Fireworks or other explosives
- Gasoline, kerosene, or other flammable liquids
- Smoking paraphernalia, including but not limited to, hookahs, bongs, pipes, etc
- Cooking Items
- Hot plates, heating coils, electric frying pans, broilers, griddles, rice cookers, toasters, toaster ovens, air fryers, and other open-coil cooking appliances
- Microwaves, kettles, and coffee pots that are not equipped with an auto-shut-off feature
- Decorative Items
- Headboards
- Curtains
- Nothing in front of the windows (sun catchers, wind chimes, etc)
Additional Policies
- Room Decorations
- 1 strand of string lights per room is allowed and must be directly plugged into an outlet
- Nothing may be hung from the ceiling nor the fire equipment
- All tapestries must be sprayed with fire retardant spray and registered with the Office of Student Living
- Wall or door decore must not exceed 10% of the surface area
- Items must not block the doorway, hallway, or exit path of any room
- Doors cannot be entirely wrapped in wrapping paper or paper products
- Storage
- Storage shall be maintained 2 feet or more below the ceiling
- Nothing can impede the flow of the sprinklers
- Items may not be placed on the vent of the heater
- Cinder blocks are not allowed in the residence halls
- There must be nothing within 18 inches of the ceiling
- Additional Policies
- Residents must not tamper with or cover smoke detectors, sprinklers, or fire extinguishers
- All buildings are non-smoking including e-cigarettes, vaporizers, or other electronic smoking devices
- Air conditioning and/or heating units are not allowed in the residence halls
- Wi-fi routers and wi-fi printers are not allowed in the residence halls
- The only animals allowed are fish in a 10-gallon fish tank
- 1 mini fridge per room is allowed and must be plugged directly into an outlet
Utica University wants your move-in experience to be as seamless and pleasant as possible. We are pleased to be partnering with entities in order to enhance student experience here at Utica.
Microfridges
Specially designed for residence hall rooms, MicroFridge units (microwave, mini-fridge, and mini-freezer all-in-ones) offer plenty of space for both roommates. Share the cost, and avoid the expense and hassle of purchasing, transporting, and storing a unit of your own.
Area Amenities, Attractions, and Resources
The Office of Student Living and Campus Engagement provides students and families with some information on local restaurants, hotels, and pharmacies. These lists are not all-inclusive but are a great starting point for you to review.
For more information on local attractions, please see the link below:
For more information on local restaurants and hotels, please see the link below:
For more information on ethnic, religious, identity, and cultural spots, stores, and resources, please see the link below:
These are a few pharmacies close to campus that students can utilize while here at Utica University.
CVS @ Target | Parkway Drugs | Hannaford |
Price Chopper- Market 32 | Walgreens | Kinney Drugs Store |
Price Chopper- Market 32 | Walmart |
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