PennCards will be available for pickup at the Tent or at the Information Center. Make sure to have your government or photo ID to show when you pickup your PennCard.
If you are a returning student, make sure to pack your PennCard before you leave home, as you will need it to access your building and room after you are checked in.
If you have lost your PennCard or forget it, you will need to go to the PennCard Center to get a new Penn Card.
Know your assignment: College House, building, and room number.
Coordinate with roommates on TVs, lights, rugs, and other large items.
Select your Arrival Time at MyHomeAtPenn by Aug. 13. First-Year student move-in dates are August 20 & 21. Returning student move-in dates are August 23-25.
Renter's Insurance helps protect you from the cost of replacing your personal belongings in the event of a covered incident. Though rental insurance can be purchased from any source that you choose, Residential Services has identified GradGuard College Renter’s Insurance as a preferred provider for our students. Click here to learn more.
If you are planning on shipping to campus, make sure you ship only non-essential items. With a high volume of packages arriving to campus, it may take a bit longer than usual to get your packages.
Please make sure not to ship any packages until two weeks before your arrival.
Use Amazon@Penn! Available to anyone in the Penn Community, Amazon Student and Prime members receive additional benefits. Have your room essentials shipped to our Amazon pickup location at 1920 Commons.
Penn Personal Ship: take advantage of Penn’s discounted rates by signing up for PersonalShip at www.upenn.edu/personalship
Check if your College House provides a microfridge, and if not rent one for the academic year. Microfridges can be rented by going to www.mymicrofridge.com
Move-In instructions for your College House are at www.upenn.edu/movein
We will provide additional Move-In support for First-Year students on Aug. 20 and 21 and for returning students on August 23-25.
Ten minutes before arriving to campus, go to the RHS Portal to check-in.
Move-In staff will direct you when you arrive to unloading, check-in and guest sign-in locations.
Once unloaded, you’ll be directed to remote parking, which is complimentary.
Register guests via the RHS Portal starting Aug. 1.
Move-In guest passes allow family and friends to enter your College House unaccompanied by you. In addition to the mobile guest pass, the holder must also have a valid photo ID.
Guest Pass registration is open until you check-in.
Professional and student staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide solutions.
Have fun! Move-In is one of the most exciting times at Penn!
