Class of 2024
When to Arrive
Move-in for first-year students will be held from Thursday, August 27 through Saturday, August 29.
When packing, please take into account the shorter timeframe students will be residing on campus during the fall semester. Students are encouraged to pack lightly and to only bring items that are necessary to live on campus. We discourage bringing furniture, TVs, and other large items.
Students may bring a maximum of one accompanying guest during move-in.
Where to Go
First-year students will sign up for a move-in date and time. Students are expected to arrive to campus during the pre-scheduled date and time. Further details on the move-in sign-in process will be shared in mid-July.
First-year students will need to pick up their TigerCards before first entering their assigned rooms.
Returning Students
When to Arrive
Move-in for returning students will be from Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30.
When packing, please take into account the shorter timeframe students will be residing on campus during the fall semester. Students are encouraged to pack lightly and to only bring items that are necessary to live on campus. We discourage bringing furniture, TVs, and other large items.
Students may bring a maximum of one accompanying guest during move-in.
Invited and approved returning students will sign up for a move-in date and time. Students are expected to arrive to campus during the pre-scheduled date and time. Further details on the move-in sign-in process will be shared in mid-July.
Returning students will need to hit a hotspot before first entering their assigned rooms.
More Information to Get You Settled
On the Incoming Students section of this website, you'll find lots more information to help you settle into your new life at Princeton University. It describes a typical dorm room and how you may personalize it and recommends what to bring from home and what to leave behind.
All of your tech questions are answered, and there's everything you need to know about mail and how to best navigate the campus and the town of Princeton. Be sure to give it a thorough read.
Permitted Moving Vehicles
Moving Trucks
You may bring a moving truck up to 15 feet onto campus.
This length represents the cargo box attached to a majority of moving trucks made available by most rental truck agencies. This length also allows ample cargo capacity for studio apartments and 1-2 bedroom units.
For moving trucks longer than 15 feet, parking will be made available in Lot 17 during move in.
On Saturday, August 22nd and Saturday, August 28th Facilities staff members will be available from 6:00am to 4:00pm to help guide larger moving trucks to safely navigate campus grounds.
Due to space constraints and the preservation of campus grounds, moving trucks exceeding 15 feet in length are unlikely to be guided as close to dormitories as smaller moving vehicles.
The ability of moving trucks to gain access near dormitory entrances may also be constrained by traffic congestion and available space.
Moving trucks exceeding 15 feet in length should be prepared to wait until traffic congestion dissipates and space becomes available.
Moving trucks exceeding 15 feet, or arriving outside of the dates and times outlined above, will have an opportunity to unload contents from a designated area in Lot 17. Push carts will be provided, as available.
Trailers
You may bring a trailer up to 10 feet onto campus.
This length specification accommodates the University’s many narrow walkways and sharp angle turns, which make the movement of trailers very difficult and unsafe.
Trailers longer than 10 feet will have an opportunity to unload contents from a designated area in Lot 17. Push carts will be provided, as available.
Approved Storage and Moving Providers
Short-term Storage Prior to Check-in
Princeton Student Agencies’ Moving & Storage Agency offers short-term storage for current FSI students, available between the conclusion of FSI’s summer program and the official move-in date for all first-year students. For questions, please contact Princeton Student Agencies by email (movestor@princeton.edu), or at 609-258-4906.
Storage Pickup Locations for International Students and Volunteers
Storage for international students and ISAP volunteers arriving early on campus for international pre-orientation is provided by Building Services, (609) 258-3490. There is a two-box limit and the storage is located in the Fisher Hall basement.
