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Move-In

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​Fall Move-In 

Fall Move-In

Housing staff will publish move-in information for the upcoming Fall Quarter starting June 2025.​

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

Click on the move-in guide below that corresponds with your housing assignment:

• Fall 2024 Lincoln Park Move-In Guide, last updated 8/1/24

• Fall 2024 University Center (Loop) Move-In Guide, last updated 8/1/24

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

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Winter Move-In

The information outlined on this webpage is meant for new DePaul residents who are moving to campus at the start of Winter Quarter 2025. Incoming residents should have received their housing assignments through their housing portal. 
 
Move-in appointments will not be required for all residents, including new residents. 

Continue to watch this page for move-in updates. For other information pertaining to Winter 2025, visit our Winter FAQ​ webpage.​

The following are move-in details for Lincoln Park Campus residents. Services like moving bins, elevator access (Seton Hall and University Hall), complimentary parking, etc. are only available on Sunday, January 5, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you choose to move-in after January 5, we highly recommend bringing a moving dolly, etc. as services will be limited. 

University Center residents will receive communication from University Center staff with different move-in instructions. 

Winter Quarter move-in on January 5, 2025, will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. that day. Upon arrival, you must report to your Residence Hall to check-in and pick up your housing keys.  

The following services will only be provided January 5, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.: 

• Move-in carts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents can sign up for a moving cart in the designated area of their residence hall. 

• Each resident is allowed up to two (2) move-in helpers between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Wristbands will be provided for move-in helpers. 

• Complimentary parking will be provided at the Clifton Parking Deck and Sheffield Garage for those with wristbands. 

• Elevator/loading dock door access will be provided for Sanctuary Hall & Townhomes, Seton Hall, and University Hall. 

Check-In Locations:

Residence Hall Check-In Location
LeCompte and Munroe Halls Munroe Hall Lobby
Ozanam Hall Ozanam Hall Lobby
University Hall University Hall Lobby
Seton Hall Seton Hall Lobby
Corcoran Hall Corcoran Hall Lobby
Centennial Hall, Sheffield Square, Sanctuary Hall, Sanctuary Townhomes and Courtside Apartments Sanctuary Hall Gaming Lounge (located off Sheffield Ave.)
McCabe Hall McCabe Hall Lobby

Should you choose a move-in date after January 5, additional move-in support (e.g., complimentary parking, moving carts, elevator access for Seton Hall and University Hall) will NOT be available. 

Here’s what you should expect and how to prepare: 

• On your move-in day, report to your Area Office to receive housing keys and move-in instructions only. Area Offices are staffed Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

• New residents are required to sign in move-in helpers (i.e., visitors) at the front desk of their residence hall. See Visitor Policies webpage for more information.  

• Move-in helpers may park at an unloading zone in front the residence hall / on-campus apartment for up to 15 minutes to drop off their student and student’s belongings. Garage parking is also available at the Clifton Parking Deck or Sheffield Garage; please note that the only date for complimentary garage parking is Sunday, January 5, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

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Spring Move-In 

Move-in information for Spring Quarter 2025 will be posted in February 2025. ​

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

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Summer Move-In

Students approved for summer housing will find move-in information in this section starting May 2024.​​

Spring Quarter residents who are approved for summer housing must be available to transition to their summer housing assignment on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Details will be forthcoming.  

Details will be forthcoming.  

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Other Tips and Campus Resources 

You can find your roommate or roommates listed in the Housing Portal at myhousing.depaul.edu. If your assigned roommate chooses not to come to DePaul, another will be assigned to the vacant space. We encourage you to check the portal periodically during the summer in case of updates.

Have an open mind when speaking with your roommates and recognize that this is new territory for all. Roommates cannot be changed prior to move-in day.

When you talk to your roommate(s), discuss how you'll decorate your unit. Be sure you don't have duplicates of these items, as only one of each is allowed per unit.

• Mini Fridge – must be 4.8 cubic feet or less (not allowed in apartments)

• Microwave – must be 1500 watts or less

• TV

We recommend bringing items on the DePaul Housing Packing List.

Your Blue Demon Card serves as your official identification at DePaul University; you are required to have it at all times while on campus and specifically to enter your Lincoln Park residence hall. If you don't already have a Blue Demon Card, please make sure you follow the How to Secure Your Blue Demon Card Instructions (last updated 6/3/24) and have your Blue Demon Card with you on your move-in date. For more information, visit the ID Card Services webpage.

University Center residents, you will also have a University Center ID that is separate from your Blue Demon Card and is used only at the University Center. You will need this card to enter the building, enter your unit and use your meal plan. If your card is lost, stolen or damaged, you will be charged a $50 replacement fee. 

Lincoln Park Residents

The Student Mail Center, located in Suite 317 of the Lincoln Park Student Center, is responsible for issuing your mailbox key and provides you with a centralized location to receive your packages. Items cannot be mailed to your campus address prior to your scheduled move-in appointment. 

All mail must be addressed as follows:

Your Full Name (no nicknames)
DePaul University
2250 N. Sheffield Avenue, Suite #317
Mailbox # __________
Chicago, IL 60614 

University Center Residents

The University Center Mail Room is located on the second floor, directly across from the business office. Due to limited space and resources, if you are shipping boxes or trunks, you should arrange for your packages to be delivered no sooner than 48 hours prior to your scheduled move-in date. Residents share a mailbox with their roommates and can obtain the combination from the mailroom. All mail must be addressed as follows:

Your Full Name (no nicknames)
525 S. State Street
Unit # __________
Chicago, IL 60605

Meal plans for the 2024-25 academic year will be active for Lincoln Park residents beginning Sunday, August 25, 2024.  

Premiere DePaul 12 & 13 students whose move-in date is Friday, August 23, may purchase Early Blue Bucks so they may dine on campus August 23-24. Instructions, available locations, and meal estimates will be available in July.  

Meal plans for the 2024-25 academic year will be active for University Center (Loop) residents beginning Sunday, August 25, 2024.  

Premiere DePaul 12 & 13 students whose move-in date is Friday, August 23, may purchase Early Flex Dollars so they may dine on campus August 23-24. Instructions, available locations, and meal estimates will be available in July. 

Certain items are prohibited in all Lincoln Park campus housing. Please visit the Prohibited Items webpage to learn more. Prohibited items found in campus housing will be confiscated by staff.

You are not allowed to bring your own mattress, bed or loft as university furniture must meet fire safety standards.

You are allowed to bring your own shower curtain, but you must hang it in conjunction with the university-provided curtains, as those are custom-fit and prevent water leaks.

For a full list of items restricted and prohibited at the University Center, DePaul's Loop Campus housing, see the University Center Resident Handbook.

If you're living in a traditional hall on Lincoln Park Campus, you may choose to rent a mini refrigerator and microwave combo unit (MicroFridge) from DePaul Housing's approved vendor My MicroFridge at mymicrofridge.com. All orders must be completed by August 1 to be placed in your unit before move-in. For more information, visit our My Microfridge webpage.

• The rental appliance is a refrigerator, true freezer, and microwave all-in-one.

• Confirm with all of your roommates before renting; each unit is only allowed one MicroFridge.

• Rental items will be delivered to your room prior to move-in day (if ordered by the deadline).

Corcoran Hall residents do not need to rent a MicroFridge as one is already provided in their unit.

University Center (Loop) residents living in suites may rent a MicroFridge; you will be given separate instructions provided by University Center staff.

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