Designated Move-In Times
This year’s check-in process requires each student to check-in during the designated time slot they have selected and should arrive promptly. If you have not selected a move-in appointment, please log into the Housing Portal to select one.
- NEW Students Move-In on August 14th and 15th: the time slot you are choosing is the time you should arrive at Olympic Sports Training Center (1122 Paul Van Hoose Dr, Richmond, KY 40475) to check-in.
- RETURNING Students Move-In on August 16th and 17th: the time slot you are choosing is the time you should arrive at your assigned Residence Hall to check-in.
- Grand Campus Apartment Residents: Move-In on August 14th through August 17th: the time slot you are choosing is the time you should arrive at the Grand Campus Clubhouse to check-in.
Check-In Dates and Hours
Students are NOT to arrive on campus until their check-in appointment.
- New Students may select from times beginning on August 14th and August 15th. Check-in on Wednesday will occur for most halls between 8:30 AM and 4 PM while check in on Thursday will occur between 8:30 AM and noon. Students are NOT to arrive on campus until their check-in appointment
- Returning Students may select from times beginning August 16th through August 17th. Check-in for returning students will occur between 8AM and 4PM on the 16th and between 8am and noon on the 17th. Students are NOT to arrive on campus until their check-in appointment
- Grand Campus Apartment Residents may select from times beginning August 14th through August 17th. Students are NOT to arrive until their check-in appointment.
Check-In Guidelines
New Students:
- When you arrive on campus you must visit the Olympic Sports Training Center check-in location first. Do not go directly to your Residence Hall when you arrive on campus, your keys are not there.
- Upon arriving at the Training Center, you will be asked to present your scan code, which can be found on the Housing Portal. This code will also be emailed to you prior to move-in. This scan code is specific to you and should not be shared with other students. Please prepare to present it upon arrival and also a photo ID* in order to check in.
- After you complete the check-in process, you can follow the directions on the appropriate map below to unload your vehicle. Once you have completed unloading, please move your vehicle to one of the lots in red on the maps below.
Returning Students:
You will check at your Residence Hall and will be asked to present your scan code. This code can be found on the Housing Portal or in the email that was sent to students from housing@eku.edu. This scan code is specific to you and should not be shared with other students. Please prepare to present it upon arrival and also a photo ID* in order to check in.
Grand Campus Apartment Residents:
You will check at the Grand Campus Clubhouse and will be asked to present your scan code. This code can be found on the Housing Portal or in the email that was sent to students from housing@eku.edu. This scan code is specific to you and should not be shared with other students. Please prepare to present it upon arrival and also a photo ID* in order to check in.
Examples of a photo ID include a driver’s license, passport, or a high school student ID.
Residence Hall Directions
On the Move-In Maps button below, select your assigned hall to download directions to your check-in location, where to unload your vehicle, and where to park when finished unloading. Please follow the specified route to minimize congestion and wait times.
Parking
Please utilize the dash pass when you arrive. These will be provided at the Olympic Sports Training Center as well. You will need to place these on the inside of the driver’s side car when you park to unload.
What to Bring to the Residence Halls for Move-In:
- A photo ID (driver’s license, passport, high school ID).
- Your unique scan code, which can be found on the Housing Portal, or in the email that was sent from the Housing and Residence Life team.
- Your car window dash tag. These will be available during move-in, but if possible, please use the one mailed to you and place it on your dash in advance.
- Students are encouraged to pack accordingly. Get additional information on what you can and cannot bring into your Residence Hall.
- If you plan to raise your bed, you will need to bring your own tools or submit a work order upon arrival. Work orders for bed raising requests will not be processed on move-in day. Due to the high volume of requests, bed raising requests are performed throughout the first two weeks of the semester.
- To raise your bed yourself you will need the following tool(s): Burnam, Clay, McGregor, Palmer, Sullivan, Telford, and Walters require a one-half-inch wrench. Martin, Mattox, North, and South Halls require a rubber mallet.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 859-622-1515 or housing@eku.edu.
We are looking forward to having you on campus!