Use Move In Crew

Our Move-In Crew are certified rockstars! If there was a certification for being awesome, they’d have it.

They are a group of student volunteers that work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Tuesday and Wednesday of new student move in (Aug. 19 and 20 for Fall 2025). You don’t have to sign up to use their services – just show up! Our Move-In Crew is here to help carry items to your space for you settle into your new home on campus. While we have a limited number of volunteers, they’re ready to assist where they can to make your move-in experience as smooth as possible. 

They’re here to:

  • Welcome you
  • Help carry belongings
  • Answer questions
  • Open doors
  • Provide directions

Join Move In Crew

Thank you for considering to be part of the Move-In Crew!

Move-In Crew are student volunteers who welcome incoming students to the residence halls and help move-in belongings on the Tuesday and Wednesday of new student move in (Aug. 19 and 20 for Fall 2024). First-year students are welcome, and highly encouraged, to participate!

Move-In Crew volunteers get:

  • To move-in early for free – as early as Saturday, Aug. 16 through Monday, Aug. 18
  • Entered to win a $3000 scholarship, $2000 scholarship, or one of three $1000 scholarships
  • An ISU backpack and power bank once they have completed their two shifts
  • And, it’s a great way to meet people!

To be part of Move In Crew, you must:

  • Work a total of two, four-hour shifts. One shift will be on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and the other will be on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
  • If you don’t work your two, 4-hour shifts, you will be charged Early Arrival fees.

Here are some answers to common questions we have been receiving: 

  1. You can move in anytime starting Saturday, Aug. 16, through Monday, Aug. 18. The front desks will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. so it would be best to come during that time frame. 
  2. All volunteers can move in early! After crew members fulfill their shifts (two 4-hour shifts – one each on Tuesday and Wednesday), the Department of Residence will notify the billing office to remove the early move in charge from your U-Bill.  

If you have any questions about being a part of the Move-In Crew, please contact Dave Garsow at garsowd@iastate.edu.

SIGN UP Today!

Sign-up forms are available in the housing portal. To register, go to the early arrival request form and use the drop down bar to select “I will be a part of the Move In Crew” to start the process.

Sign up will end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 10.  

To sign up, follow these directions:

  1. Log in to your Housing Portal.
  1. Select Early Arrival tab in the top navigation bar.
  1. Use the drop-down menu in the Early Arrival Form to select “I will be part of the Move-In Crew.”
  1. Fill out the form.
  1. Once the form is complete, you will be directed to the Move-In Crew Sign Up.
  1. Select the times and location(s) where you would like to volunteer.

·         Remember – you need to sign up for one shift on each day.