In addition to our primary Move In Days in late August / early September, we host official Move In Days for students moving in at the beginning of January and May.
Find out everything you need to know to make your move in experience smooth and successful.
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May Move In
There are two official Move In Days annually each May—one for students moving into Year Round residence and one for students moving into Summer residence.
Year Round Move In
May 3 & June 7, 2026
1 pm–10:30 pm
Check in at your residence front desk
Summer Residence Move In
May 10, 2026
1 pm–10:30 pm
Check in at your residence front desk
Who moves in on these dates?
Students in the following residences, with a Year Round or Summer residence contract start date in May, might move in on these dates.
Residences
If you’re moving into Acadia Park, visit Moving in and out of Acadia Park.
How do I get to UBC and check in?
If you’re moving in on this date, check Arrive at your residence front desk and watch for an email from us in April.
Traffic alert: Several road closures are in place on Move-in Day, due to various construction projects. Specifically, University Boulevard is closed between Marine Drive and Lower Mall. Check road closure info and plan your route accordingly.
Note: we’ll email you at the email address listed in your profile on the SHCS Online Service Centre, so please double check to make sure it’s correct and up-to-date.
January Move In
Students starting a new Winter Session or Year Round residence contract in January move in at the beginning of Winter Session Term 2.
Move In Day: Jan. 4, 2026
Sunday, January 4, 2026
1 pm–10:30 pm
Check in at your residence front desk
Who moves in on this date?
Students with a January contract start date who are moving into any of our residence areas—Winter Session, Year Round or Student Family residence—might move in on this date.
How do I get to UBC and check in?
If you’re moving in on this date, watch for an email from us in late December with detailed Move In Day information and view the arrival instructions for your residence.
Note: we’ll email you at the email address listed in your profile on the SHCS Online Service Centre, so please double check to make sure it’s correct and up-to-date.
If you do not receive an email by January 2, please email move.in.day@ubc.ca.
Be aware that the Student Housing Main Office is typically closed between December 22 and January 3 (inclusive). The Winter Break schedule is posted on our contact us page prior to the break.
FAQS
What if I’m arriving after my official Move-in date (May 3, May 10 or June 7)?
Your unit is yours and will remain empty until you move in. If you’re arriving after any of the above listed dates, you will check in at your residence front desk between 7 am and 10:45 pm on the date that you arrive.
Can a friend or family member check in for me?
No. Your ID is used during check-in and is used to confirm if you are the correct person so you can sign your resident card and get your keys.
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Your belongings can be moved in/out if the official resident authorizes it, but the family/friend will be escorted by a member of our front desk team – no keys are handed over.
What if I’m arriving after January 4?
That’s not a problem. From January 5 onwards, you can check in at your residence front desk between 7 am and 10:45 pm. As a reminder, Term 2 classes start on Monday, January 5.Â
What if I’m arriving before January 4?
If you haven’t requested an early arrival, you will need to find alternate accommodation.