Separate dates are established each year for first-year and new transfer students, and returning students to arrive on campus and move into their residence halls.
Friday, August 28, 2026: First year and new transfer students only
Saturday and Sunday, Aug 29-30, 2026: Returning students
Our newest Bonnies, the Class of 2030, will move into their residence halls on
Friday, Aug. 28, beginning a three-day schedule of welcoming activities. More information on the Welcome Weekend activities can be found
here.
Friday, Aug. 28 First Year and Transfers
- 9 a.m. -3 p.m.: First year and transfer residential students will move into their residence halls on Friday. Residence Life will email students instructions specific move in instructions in August. There will be plenty of volunteers on hand to help students and their families unload vehicles and carry belongings to rooms.
Saturday and Sunday August 29-30 Returning Students
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Saturday August 29th
9am to 6pm All arriving students check in at the tent across from Francis Hall **
6pm to 8pm Key pick up in the Lobby in Francis Hall.
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Sunday August 30
9am to 5pm All arriving students check-in at Francis tent **
After 5pm Students are to go to Safety and Security located in Doyle Hall to get their key.
** If there is inclement weather, key pick up will be in the Lobby in Francis Hall.
Monday, August 31: Fall semester classes begin