Returning students living in the halls can begin moving in to their assigned space starting Thursday, Aug. 20.

You can move in any time during the day, there’s no need to schedule an appointment. Check-in locations are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Please note: You will not be able to move-in outside of the hours these, so please plan accordingly.

Visit our Fall 2026 Move-In page for more information.

If you need to move in before Aug. 20, please log in to the Housing Portal to complete an Early Arrival Request (available beginning mid-June). Fees may apply. Want to move in for free? Consider joining the Move-In Crew!find more details here: https://www.housing.iastate.edu/guide/move-in/fall/