#  Move-In Day 

 



##  Move-In Day 

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## 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](https://prod-dso.drupalsites.harvard.edu/pre-orientation). 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](https://bit.ly/2026movein) (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](https://families.college.harvard.edu/first-year-family-orientation) will be hosted during move-in by the [Parent and Family Engagement Office](https://families.college.harvard.edu/), 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>.



 

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##  Moving Out 

For the latest information about first-year move-out, please visit the [Yard Ops Move-Out web page](https://yardops.fas.harvard.edu/).