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Please note: The information below pertains to the 2025-26 academic year. The 2026-27 dates will be updated in the spring.

Welcome to Move-In at Marist University!

We’re excited to welcome you to campus this August. Whether you're a first-year student, returning upperclassman, or taking advantage of early drop-off, this site has everything you need to prepare for a smooth move-in experience.

Choose Your Move-In Option:

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First-Year Students

Move-in Dates:

  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026: First-year students traveling more than 5 hours to campus 
    Thursday, August 27, 2026: First-year students traveling less than 5 hours to campus 

Arrival Details:

  • Move-in instructions will follow housing assignments, which are expected to be sent by August 7. Please plan to arrive during your assigned move-in session.
  • The email will include instructions on unloading your belongings and parking.
  • Questions? Email: newstudentmovein@marist.edu

Exceptions: These dates may not apply to student-athletes, band members, learning support students, student workers, or student volunteers. Your program facilitator will provide your move-in details.

Get a Head Start – Drop off items and start setting up your room before move-in day. Advanced registration is required! This is only for first-year students.

Dates: August 22-24, 2026

Times: You will receive an email in early August to sign up.

  • No Overnight Stays – Students must leave the residence hall by 5:30 p.m. on the day they are signed up for early drop-off.
  • For Those in the Area – This option is ideal for students who are nearby and want to ease their move-in process. This is a self-serve event, and you should be prepared to supply your own hand carts for transporting items. 
  • Advanced Registration Required to participate. 
     

Transfer Students

Move-in Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Arrival Details:

  • Move-in instructions will follow housing assignments, which are expected to be sent by August 7. Please plan to arrive during your assigned move-in session.
  • The email will include instructions on unloading your belongings, parking, and transfer student orientation information. 
  • Questions? Email: newstudentmovein@marist.edu

Get a Head Start – Drop off items and start setting up your room before move-in day. Advanced registration is required! This is only for transfer students.

Dates: August 22-24, 2026

Times: You will receive an email in early August to sign up.

  • No Overnight Stays – Students must leave the residence hall by 5:30 p.m. on the day they are signed up for early drop-off.
  • For Those in the Area – This option is ideal for students who are nearby and want to ease their move-in process. This is a self-serve event, and you should be prepared to supply your own hand carts for transporting items. 
  • Advanced Registration Required to participate.
     

International First-Year Students

Move-in Date: Monday, August 24, 2026

Arrival Details:

  • You will receive your specific move-in instructions via email from International Student Services after housing and roommate assignments are finalized.
  • The email will include information about airport transportation, unloading your belongings, and orientation events specific for you.

Returning Sophomores Who Spent Their First Year Studying Abroad 

Move-in Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Arrival Details:

  • You will receive specific move-in information from the Study Abroad Office via email in early August, after housing and roommate assignments are finalized. Please adhere to your assigned move-in date and time.
  • The email will include instructions on unloading your belongings, parking, and orientation events specific for you.

Upperclass Students – Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors 

Move-in Date: August 29-30, 2026

Arrival Details:

  • To support a smooth experience, upperclassmen move-in will take place on August 29-30. This is a new policy.
  • Early arrivals will not be allowed unless the student has special permission.
    • Exceptions: These dates may not apply to student-athletes, band members, learning support students, student workers, or student volunteers. Your program facilitator will provide your move-in details.
  • Look for specific move-in information from Residence Life in the spring. Contact Residence Life at reslife@marist.edu. 
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First Year Student Early Drop-Off Opportunity

Get a Head Start – Drop off items and start setting up your room before move-in day. Advanced registration is required! This is only for first-year students.

Dates: August 16, 17, and 18

Times: You can register for a time slot via email. 

  • No Overnight Stays – Students must leave the residence hall by 7 p.m. on the day they are signed up for early drop-off.
  • For Those in the Area – This option is ideal for students who are nearby and want to ease their move-in process. This is a self-serve event, and you should be prepared to supply your own hand carts for transporting items. 
  • Advanced Registration Required to participate. Students will receive an email with details and available dates in late summer. 
     
  

Offices to be staffed for Opening Weekend (August 26)

College Bookstore (Murray Student Center Rotunda): 9:00-5:00 p.m. 

Computer HELP Desk (Donnelly 258): 8:30-5:00 p.m. 

Housing and Residential Life (Rotunda 387): 8:30-5:00 p.m. 

Marist Money/ ID Cards (Donnelly 241): 8:30-5:00 p.m. 

Marist Mail & Package Solutions Center (Murray Student Center): 8:00-4:00 p.m. 

ResNet (Donnelly 101): 8:30-5:00 p.m. 

Security (Donnelly 201): Open 24 Hours  

Student Activities (Murray Student Center 3115): 8:30-5:00 p.m.

Student Financial Services (Donnelly 200): 8:00-4:00 p.m. 
 

Offices to be staffed for Opening Weekend (August  27)

College Bookstore (Murray Student Center Rotunda): 9:00-5:00 p.m. 

Computer HELP Desk (Donnelly 258): 9:00-4:00 p.m. 

Housing and Residential Life (Rotunda 387): 9:00-4:00 p.m. 

Marist Money/ ID Cards (Donnelly 241): 9:00-4:00 p.m. 

Marist Mail & Package Solutions Center (Murray Student Center): 8:00-4:00 p.m. 

ResNet (Donnelly 258): 10:00-4:00 p.m.

Security (Donnelly 201): Open 24 Hours  

Student Activities (Murray Student Center 3115): 8:30-12:00 a.m. 

Student Financial Services (Donnelly 200): 9:00-4:00 p.m.