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Last Updated: November 17, 2025 

Fall Move-In 

Fall Move-In

Please visit this section often as move-in updates may occur for Fall Quarter 2025. NOTE: The university is officially closed on Monday, September 1 (Labor Day), therefore, no move-in appointments will be available. We are also not accepting move-in appointments for Sunday, September 7.​

Move-In appointments will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Starting August 1, students will be prompted to schedule their move-in appointment based on their orientation session.

Orientation Session Schedule your move-in appointment: 
Premiere DePaul 1-11 and registered for Discover Chicago  Sunday, August 31 
Premiere DePaul 1-11 and registered for Explore Chicago  Saturday, September 6 
Premiere DePaul 12   Wednesday, August 27 
Premiere DePaul 13 Sunday, August 31 


General move-in for all students is Saturday, September 6. 

REMINDER: Monday, September 1 (Labor Day), the university is officially closed and, therefore, no move-in appointments will be available. We also cannot accommodate move-in appointments on Sunday, September 7.

Your move-in appointment must be scheduled for Saturday, September 6.

Your move-in appointment must be scheduled for Saturday, September 6.

New, incoming law students will schedule their move-in appointment for Sunday, August 17.

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

• Fall 2025 Lincoln Park Move-In Guide, last updated 8/14/25

• Fall 2025 University Center (Loop) Move-In Guide, last updated 8/14/25

Lincoln Park residents: The following services are available for new arrivals from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on major move-in days: August 27, August 31, and September 6. 

  • Move-in carts (there is a 20-minute checkout system; if possible, please try to bring your own moving dolly)
  • Elevator/access doors
  • Doorstep Demons move-in volunteers
  • Wristbands for free parking from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Clifton Parking Deck (2330 N. Clifton Ave.) or Sheffield Parking Garage (2331 N. Sheffield Ave.)

University Center (Loop) residents: Moving support is outlined on page 5 of the Fall 2025 University Center Move-In Guide. 

Lincoln Park residents: When you arrive on campus to move-in, please go to the check-in station for your residential building as indicated on the Lincoln Park Check-In Stations Map. At the check-in station, you will receive a welcome packet that has the keys to your unit and wristbands for your moving helpers.  

University Center (Loop) residents: Your check-in process begins at Holden Court as indicated in the Fall 2025 University Center Move-In Guide (page 5). 

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 2026. Incoming residents should have received 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 2026, 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 4, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you choose to move-in after January 4, 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 4, 2026, 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 4, 2026, 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
Sheffield Square, Sanctuary Hall, Sanctuary Townhomes and Courtside Apartments Sanctuary Hall Gaming Lounge (located off Sheffield Ave.)
Centennial Hall Housing Hub (Centennial Hall Suite 305)
McCabe Hall McCabe Hall Lobby

Should you choose a move-in date after January 4, 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 the Housing Hub to receive housing keys and move-in instructions only. The Housing Hub is staffed Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 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 4, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  


Spring Move-In 

Move-in information for Spring Quarter 2026 will be posted in February 2026. 

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.


Summer Move-In

Students approved for summer housing will find move-in information in this section starting May 2026.

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.  


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 7/23/25) 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 2025-26 academic year will be active for all on-campus residents beginning Sunday, August 31, 2025. For available dining hours and locations for the 2025-26 academic year, visit the Dining Locations & Hours webpage closer to Fall Quarter. 

Early Blue Bucks

Students with a move-in appointment prior to August 31 may choose to participate in the Early Blue Bucks program. If this applies to you, please note the following details and instructions. NOTE: Any Early Blue Bucks not used from August 27-30 will roll over to Fall Quarter. 

  • You can purchase any number of Blue Bucks to add to your Campus Connect account.
    • In Campus Connect, select Student Resources >> Other Services >> Meal Plan Online to add Blue Bucks.

  • Blue Bucks can be used in the Lincoln Park Student Center from August 27-30 at the on-campus dining locations below.  
Blue Demon Dining Hall (2nd Floor)

Meals will be served as follows:

August 27-29

  • Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 
  • Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
  • Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

August 30

  • Brunch: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
  • Lite Lunch: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
  • Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Brownstones Café (1st Floor) Saturday, August 30 from 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
ETC convenience store (2nd Floor) Saturday, August 30 from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  

Undergraduate and graduate student meal plans for the 2025-26 academic year begin Sunday, August 31. If you are arriving before August 30 for Premiere DePaul 12, you may purchase Early Flex Dollars to use at University Center from August 27-30. 

1. Log into the University Center Resident Portal. 

2. Enter your DePaul email address (ending in @depaul.edu) and the password you created. 

  • If you no longer remember your password, you can select Forgot Password.  
  • Enter your DePaul email address and you will be emailed a link to create a new password. 

3. Once you are logged in, go to the Resident Dashboard header.  

4. Click Select on your room space.

5. Under My Notifications you will see Marketplace Now Open!

6. Select Place Order Now! >> Go to Marketplace. 

7. Under Flex Dollars, click Add to Cart. 

  • You can add Flex Dollars in $25 increments.

8. After adding Flex Dollars to your cart, you will be taken back to the main amenity webpage.

9. Once you are ready to checkout, select Review & Pay >> Pay Now.

10. Finally, you will be taken to the payment provider website to make your payment. 

  • Flex Dollars take at least 24 business hours to appear on your meal account. 

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.