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. If you have questions or need assistance, look for a staff member or volunteer in a bright neon Live Res Life shirt. 

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 on Tuesday and Wednesday for Crew or one shift for Leads), 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.