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Greetings from Student Housing and Residential Life! 

As you prepare to transition to campus, please review our Move-In Guide and be aware of the following tips for an efficient experience. 

Planning Your Trip  
Be sure to arrive on your designated move-in day and time shown below:


If a move-in time is not shown above, please be sure to visit your myHousing portal. Arrival times are strategically staggered to best accommodate the large number of students moving on campus. 

You must present your Cougar Card at your scheduled check-in time.  Please visit the Cougar Card website on how to receive your cougar card prior to your arrival. 

We recommend packing your items in labeled boxes and totes. These are easy to carry and can be used to store your belongings.  

Please be sure to review the What to Bring and What to Leave Behind sections on the Move-in Guide

First Stop: Campus Recreation and Wellness Center 

·         Be sure to park in the University Gateway Garage, it is free of charge. The address is 4259 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204. 

·         Enter through the main doors of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. You will be greeted by housing staff ready to welcome you! 

Arrival at your Residence Hall - Key Information 

·         After completing the check-in process at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, follow the route to your community's unloading zone. You will be asked to turn off your vehicle and provide the check-in sheet information to a crew member from University and Student Services (USS).   

·         USS crews will ensure your items are labeled and transport them to your assigned room while you park in the designated move-in parking lot.  Please note that unboxed TVs will be your responsibility to transport. 

·         After your vehicle is unloaded, you must immediately leave the unloading zone and park in the designated move-in parking lot. 

·         After parking, you can begin making yourself at home by unpacking and meeting your neighbors.  Please note that it may take some time for your belongings to get to your room. We appreciate your patience! 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 713-743-6000 or housing@uh.edu during normal business hours.