Move-In Day

Move-In Day

Residential Life
A student and her parent get information from the info desk at first-year move-in in the Yard.

The First-Year Experience Office will email the Class of 2030 in August regarding your arrival date, move-in time slot, key pick-up location, and driving directions. 

This email will also inform you if you need to report to specific location upon your arrival.

Arrival and Drop-Off 

First-year move-in for the Class of 2030 is scheduled for three dates. Your arrival date depends on whether you are participating in a Pre-Orientation Program. Students should not make travel arrangements until you have been selected and confirmed participation in a Pre-Orientation Program. We are not responsible for travel or early arrival accommodations if your assigned move-in date differs from the arrangements you made. More details will be shared in August.  

August 18: FOP First-Year Student Move-In Day 

August 21: All Other Pre-Orientation Programs First-Year Student Move-In Day 

August 21–25: FAP, FIP, FOP, FUP, FYRE and LIFE Programming Takes Place 

August 26: First-Year Students Who Did Not Participate in Pre-Orientation Programs Move-In Day 

Once you're on campus you will need to: 

  • Pick up your Harvard University ID and room key at your assigned key pick-up location, and remember to bring a government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver’s license, state ID, military ID)
  • Unload quickly at your drop-off location after parking outside your dorm – you will have a maximum of 20 minutes
  • Retrieve mail and packages from Harvard Yard Mail Center (your package notification email will tell you where to pick up your package)
  • Unpack after you and your roommates have agreed on bedrooms 

Information for Parents and Families

Limited family activities will be hosted during move-in by the Parent and Family Engagement Office, to allow your family to spend time with you, assist with your move, and explore campus. Parents and families should only be on campus for their student's move in date and should plan to depart campus by 6pm to allow students to attend dinner and mandatory evening meetings.

Parents and families should direct inquires to the Office of Student Engagement at parents@fas.harvard.edu.

Find additional parents and families information
Harvard College families decal stickers spread out on top of the table.

Moving Out

For the latest information about first-year move-out, please visit the Yard Ops Move-Out web page.