Move in is an exciting time at Princeton University. Be sure to take a look at these suggestions for planning your move to campus.
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New Students
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Move In Date
As a new graduate student, you can start moving in for the fall term on August 20, 2020. This date should be reflected in your housing contract.
Permission for early arrival is granted on a case-by-case basis as determined by your academic department and the Graduate School. If you are approved for early arrival, you can move in three days prior to your program start date. You will receive additional information separately.
Check-in for Graduate College Dormitories and Annexes
Welcome to housing! Move in for the fall term for the graduate college and annexes starts on August 20th at 10:00 AM until 4pm. Please stop by the housing office on the 5th floor of New South to pick up your key packet. If you did not submit a photo to Tiger Card, please stop by their office first. Tiger Card is located on the A level of New South.
Key pick-up is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday- Friday.
Please have the following essentials ready for move in:
Photo ID – US Driver’s license, state ID, or passport.
Tiger Card & Pin number – you will need your Tiger Card and pin number to enter your room. This number can be found in My Housing for Graduates under “Graduate Student” > “Personal Information” > “Display Pin”
New/Old Graduate College Mailbox - Please fill out a mailbox registration form with the Porter's Lodge.
Check-in for Lawrence and Edwards Apartments and Lakeside Graduate Housing
Check-in for Lawrence and Edwards is at the Graduate Student Housing Office on the fifth floor of New South. Check-in for Lakeside Graduate Housing is at the Lakeside complex.
If you cannot arrive during normal business hours, contact the Graduate Student Housing Office at askhousing@princeton.edu , and inform the staff of your plans.
At check-in, the University requires the following:
- A check for your security deposit, equal to one month’s rent
- Your completed renter’s insurance form - $4,000 of personal property coverage
- A completed W-9 tax form (U.S. students)
- A completed W-8 tax form (international students) and a completed Visit Reason Form.
- A copy of your passport photo and visa photo (international students)
Keys will not be provided prior to your occupancy date or if your security deposit is not paid.
W-8 completion instructions (PDF)
Students moving in with their pet to pet-friendly housing:
- Must carry $100,000 of personal liability coverage on their renter's insurance policy
- Be in compliance with local pet ordinances, rules and regulations - including dog licensing
NOTE: The Housing Office is closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day holiday.Early Arrival
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.
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Current Students
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The Graduate College
Welcome Back! Please update your card at a hotspot to gain access to your room. If you are moving into an annex and require brass keys, we will have a key packet available for you at our office on the 5th floor of New South. Please plan your move in for a time during our business hours as indicated above. If you cannot arrive during business hours, please respond to this email with your arrival time and date and we will bring your key packet to Public Safety.
Graduate Apartments - Contract Renewals
If you renew your contract for your current apartment, you do not have to check in with the Graduate Student Housing Office. Contract renewals begin on July 1.
Graduate Apartments - New Assignments
If you are contracting for a new housing assignment, check in with the Graduate Student Housing Office on the fifth floor of New South when you plan to arrive on campus. Plan to arrive on or around the first day of your contract start date. If you arrive later than a few days after the start of your contract, after normal business hours, or on a weekend, contact the Graduate Student Housing Office at askhousing@princeton.edu to inform the staff of your plans.
At check-in the University requires you to bring the following:
- A check for your security deposit, equal to one month’s rent
- Your completed renter’s insurance form
- A completed W-9 tax form (U.S. students)
- A completed W-8 tax form (international students) and a completed Visit Reason Form.
- A copy of your passport photo and visa photo (international students)
Keys will not be provided prior to your occupancy date or if your security deposit is not paid.
W-8 completion instructions (PDF)
Students moving in with their pet to pet-friendly housing:
- Must carry $100,000 of personal liability coverage on their renter's insurance policy
- Be in compliance with local pet ordinances, rules and regulations - including dog licensing
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Personal Property Protection
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Personal Property Protection
All University lease and contract holders are required to carry personal property protection (renter’s) insurance while living in University rental apartments and houses. The minimum required coverage is $4000 of personal property insurance.
Personal Liability Coverage
If you have a pet, you must also carry personal liability coverage. The minimum required coverage is $100,000 of personal liability insurance. You may keep pets only after registering them with Graduate Student Housing at My Housing for Graduates when applying for housing. You are also required to provide this information when you move in by filling out the Resident Information Sheet.
Insurance Carriers
Insurance policies can be purchased from the provider of the resident's choice. Most providers allow for online signup. The University does not require the contract holder to buy coverage from any specific vendor.
Proof of Coverage
All contract holders living in rental apartments must provide proof of personal property coverage upon request by the University. All residents with pets are required to provide Graduate Student Housing with proof of liability insurance before their contracted move in date.
Graduate Student Housing will accept either a copy of your insurance policy or a copy of your payment invoice as proof. Because this is a contractual requirement, failure to provide proof of insurance will be considered a violation of the terms and conditions of occupancy.
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Dining During Move In
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Procter Hall
Procter 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.
Campus Dining - Graduate Student Meal Plans
Frist Campus Center Eateries
The eateries in the Frist Campus Center will be open on move in day with a special schedule posted in early September.
Campus Cafés
There are several self-service cafés, located in academic buildings throughout campus and open Monday through Friday.