Returning Upperclass Students: Check-In Instructions

Check-In Steps

Step 1: Check-In Online Before You Arrive

This mandatory step updates your CUID with access to your building and room (if you have an electronic lock). You will receive a reminder notification 24 hours before your selected arrival time, at which time this action becomes available in the Housing Portal. 

Plan to complete this step before arriving to campus to prevent move-in delays. It may take 10-20 minutes for your CUID to update. 

Step 2: Arrive at Your Selected Check-In Time

If you have not yet selected a time, please do so as soon as possible in the Housing Portal. We encourage students to arrive on formal Check-In Day, August 29, to take advantage of resources like curbside drop-off, satellite bin rental locations, and moving support. However, you may choose to arrive at any time over the weekend. 

Step 3: Complete Check-In at Your Assigned Location

• Woodbridge residents should proceed to Schapiro Hall to pick up their room key. 
• 600 W. 113th Street residents should proceed to their building 
  • Residents of floors 2-5, 9 & 10: Use the card encoder in the lobby to update your CUID with access to your room.  
  • Residents of floors 6-8, 11 & 12: Pick up your room key from the Check-In table in the lobby. 
• EC residents:
  • If arriving on August 29, follow arrival instructions.
  • If arriving on August 30 or later, enter at 70 Morningside and be aware of B3 service elevator times. 
• Residents of all other buildings should proceed to their building and room. 

Step 4: Proceed to Your Room

Before you unpack your belongings, log in to the Housing Portal to take our brief Check-In survey and to complete the Room Condition Report (RCR). The RCR is mandatory. It records the condition of your room at move-in and will serve as the basis for damages during occupancy. Failure to complete the RCR may result in damage charges at Check-Out. 

Arrival Tips & More Resources

• Make a parking plan if arriving by car. Street parking may not be available as select streets are closed to facilitate curbside drop-off. 
• Register parents and family as guests if they require access to campus.  
• Find the nearest bin rental location to your building.  
• Review Check-In requirements to make sure you are prepared for arrival. 
• Follow us on Instagram for answers to FAQs and other arrival tips.

What Comes Next: Check-In

The day before your selected arrival time, we will prompt you to complete online Check-In.