Dear Resident:

We hope you are having a relaxing break!

To prepare for your spring move-in/arrival back to the residence halls, please see the important information below regarding your on-campus housing.

You can view your housing assignment and any roommate information (if applicable) online through your MyHousing. According to our records, you are assigned to:  Hall, Room

To be eligible to live on campus, you must be:

• Matriculated and registered for at least 6 course credits for Spring 2026.
• Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations). Health records are due to Health Services by January 1^st.
• Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full. University bills were due by December 15^th.
• Complete your check-in forms located in your MyHousing. (See below. This form is now live in your MyHousing.)

Move-in Date:

Spring 2026 move-in day is on Tuesday, January 20^th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students must sign up for a move-in time. (See below for information regarding move-in time selection.)

Check-in Forms:

Check-in forms must be completed before you can move into your residence hall. Check-in forms include emergency contact information.

You can access your check-in form through the Applications tab of your MyHousing. Check-in forms are now live and are to be completed by Friday, January 16^th.  

Move-In Time Selection:

All residential students must self-select a move-in time slot once fully compliant. Move-in times can be selected on your MyHousing beginning Monday, January 12^th until Thursday, January 15^th. To select a move-in time, you must complete your check-in forms, be registered for classes, be health compliant with the university, and your billing account balance must be zero (or you must be on a payment plan).

On Friday, January 16^th, we will email you your move-in time confirmation notice, which will include your move-in day express check-in pass. All residential students must present this pass to move in. Please screenshot or print your express check-in pass and bring it with you on move-in day.

To ensure a smooth move-in experience, please complete your check-in forms and select a move-in time before Thursday, January 15^th in your MyHousing.

Early Move-In Requests:

Students who have a conflict with the move-in date or need to be on campus for university business before the start of the semester may request to move in early. The Office of Residence Life offers early move-in beginning Friday, January 16^th, 2026. Check-in will be between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on whichever day you request to move in early.

Important Information:

• Please be aware that there is a $40.00 nightly charge to move in early.
• Students must indicate a valid reason for their need to move in early. 
• Early move-in requests will NOT be approved for students who are not compliant.
• The total cost of your early move-in request must be paid in full by your approved early move-in date.
• Meal plans are inactive, and food services are not available until Tuesday, January 20^th.
• Please ensure to carry your student ID for access to your building.

To reach the application:

• Log in to your Banner Student account.
• Select MyHousing.
• Next to the Residence Life logo in the top left-hand corner, click on the three lines.
• Select Applications.
• Click Spring Early Move-in Request.

The last day to request an early move-in is by noon on Wednesday, January 14^th. Students will receive a confirmation e-mail by the end of the day on Thursday, January 15^th with the decision of their early move-in request.

Early move-in requests will NOT be accepted after noon on Wednesday, January 14^th.

Parking Decals: (Required for on-campus parking.)

To have a vehicle on campus for the Spring 2026 semester, all residents are required to complete a Southern Connecticut State University Police Department Resident Vehicle Registration & Parking Permit Application online here.

Important Information:

• Online registration is now available. Once the form has been completed and submitted, the application will be reviewed and processed. 
• All resident permits will be available for pick-up at the University Police Department in Granoff Hall starting on Wednesday, January 21^st. Please be sure to bring your SCSU student ID, a current, valid driver's license, and a current, valid vehicle registration.
• Parking permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please know that vehicles parked on campus without a parking permit starting on Monday, February 2^nd, will be subject to ticketing.
• If you currently have the permit for Fall 2025, there is no need to re-apply as the permit is valid for Spring 2026. 

Meal Plan Changes:

According to our records, you are assigned to the meal plan: 60 Meals Plan.

Residents who are eligible to change their meal plans can do so on their MyHousing until 11:59 PM on Friday, February 6^th. After February 6^th all meal plans are final for the semester.

If you have been reassigned to or selected an apartment-style building, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan. Your housing assignment may affect your meal plan options.

To change your meal plan or view the available options, select the "Meal Plan" tab in your MyHousing, then select Spring 2026 and choose the meal plan you prefer.

New Residential Students: Still not sure what to bring with you on move-in day?

Click here to check out our suggested list of items to bring and more information regarding living on campus!

We look forward to seeing you all on campus very soon! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office at reslife@southernct.edu or (203) 392-5870. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life