Lede Move In is an exciting time at Princeton University. Be sure to take a look at these suggestions for planning your move to campus. Accordion New Students Move In DateAs a new graduate student, you can start moving in for the fall term on Friday, August 22, 2025. This date should be reflected in your housing contract. We will be welcoming all new graduate students between the hours of 8am and 1pm at the Lewis Center for the Arts Forum on this day. During check-in on this day, you will receive important information about how to access your campus housing.Early ArrivalPermission for early arrival is granted on a case-by-case basis as determined by your academic department and the Graduate School.If you have permission to arrive early for a specific academic program, such as paid research with a professor or participation in an academic “camp,” the Graduate Student Housing Office will email you the details regarding your move in date.Move In ChecklistsPlease use the below checklists that outline all of the procedures necessary for you to move into your on-campus housing assignment:27-29 Edwards Apartments Incoming Graduate Student ChecklistGraduate Annex Incoming Graduate Student Checklist - Coming Soon!Graduate College Incoming Graduate Student Checklist - Coming Soon!Lakeside Apartments Incoming Graduate Student ChecklistLawrence Apartments Incoming Graduate Student ChecklistMeadows Apartment Incoming Graduate Student Checklist Current Students Move In ChecklistsPlease use the below checklists that outline all of the procedures necessary for you to move into your on-campus housing assignment:27-29 Edwards Apartments Current Graduate Student ChecklistGraduate Annex Current Graduate Student Checklist - Coming Soon!Graduate College Current Graduate Student Checklist - Coming Soon!Lakeside Apartments Current Graduate Student ChecklistLawrence Apartments Current Graduate Student ChecklistMeadows Apartments Current Graduate Student Checklist Dining During Move In Procter HallProcter Hall, the Graduate College dining hall, will open for continental breakfast on the day meal plans begin. The Campus Dining website has details about graduate student meal plans. Frist Campus Center EateriesThe eateries in the Frist Campus Center will be open on move in day. The hours of operation for fall term will be available later this summer on Campus Dining’s website. Campus CafésThere are several self-service cafés, located in academic buildings throughout campus and open Monday through Friday. For a full listing, visit this link on Campus Dining's website. See Also Princeton Mobile App Services for your Dorm or Annex Academic Calendar Facilities Customer Service
