Move In Day at UBC Vancouver is an exciting time, with thousands of students moving into residence for the first time—and many students returning to campus.
Find out everything you need to know to make your move in experience smooth and successful.
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Residence Move In
Winter Session: Term 1
There are two official Winter Session Move In Days at UBC Vancouver, which occur annually in late August and/or early September.
Move In Day: Aug 26
For students attending Jump Start
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
9 am–3 pm
Move In Day: Aug 30
For all other Winter Session students
Saturday, August 30, 2025
9 am–2 pm
Who moves in on these dates?
Students with Winter Session (September–April) contracts in the following residences.
Residences
Some students with year round contracts in other residence areas may also move in on these dates.
How do I get to UBC and check in?
Find your residence and check-in location below to get all the information about when to arrive, how to get here, and how to check in and move in to your new room/unit.
Plus, get the answers to FAQs, such as “What if I arrive late?” or “What if I forgot to bring something?” and more.
Arrival and check-in information
If you’re moving in on one of our two official Move In Days, you’ll most likely check in at one of two central check-in locations—Flag Pole Plaza or the Life Sciences Centre—before proceeding to your residence.
Students moving into Fairview Crescent will check in at the Acadia Park Commonsblock.
Check in at Flag Pole Plaza
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Check in at Life Sciences
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Check in: Fairview Crescent
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Check in: Residence
Front Desks
Students in all other residences check in at their residence front desk.
Move In Day Webinar
Recorded live on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Don’t miss our move-in emails!
Watch for emails about a week before your Move In Day with info about getting here, checking in and moving in.
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.
Additional Move In Days
In addition to these Move In Days, there are also official Move In Days for students moving in to residence in January and May.
Learn more about our additional Move In Days.
FAQs
Can I move in before my Move In Day?
We are typically not able to permit move-ins prior to your move in day (i.e., Jump Start Move In Day or Labour Day Move In Day, as applicable). If you are planning to arrive in Vancouver early, be sure to plan where you’ll be staying prior to your move in day. Staying with friends and family or in a short-term accommodation are good options.
Can I ship packages to residence before Move In Day?
No, please don’t ship anything to residence ahead of your move in.