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Move-In

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​Fall Move-In 

Fall Move-In

Please visit this section often as move-in updates may occur for Fall Quarter 2024. NOTE: Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 (Labor Day) the university is officially closed and, therefore, no move-in appointments will be available. ​​​

Starting August 1, students will be prompted to schedule their move-in appointment. Appointments will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis.  

• If you are a first-year student registered for Premiere DePaul 12 (August 24) or Premiere DePaul 13 (August 25), your move-in appointment should be scheduled for Friday, August 23.

NOTE: Meals plans will not be activated for all residents until Sunday, August 25. However, students who are arriving on August 23 may take advantage of Early Blue Bucks (for incoming Lincoln Park residents) or Early Flex Dollars (for incoming University Center / Loop residents). Instructions to add Early Blue Bucks and Early Flex Dollars will be available in July. 

• If you are a first-year student NOT registered for Premiere DePaul 12 (August 24) or Premiere DePaul 13 (August 25) AND registered for a Discover Chicago course, your move-in appointment should be scheduled for Sunday, August 25. 

• If you are a first-year student registered for Premiere DePaul 14 (August 27-28), your move-in appointment should be scheduled for either Sunday, August 25 or Saturday, August 31. 

• If you are a first-year student NOT registered for Premiere DePaul 14 (August 27-28) AND registered for an Explore Chicago course, your move-in appointment should be scheduled for Saturday, August 31.

• General move-in for all students is Saturday, August 31.

REMINDER: Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 (Labor Day) the university is officially closed and, therefore, no move-in appointments will be available. 

Transfer Students: When you are prompted via email to schedule a move-in appointment, you must select Saturday, August 31 as your move-in date. 

The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago the week of August 19 when most first-year students are scheduled to move on campus. To reduce traffic congestion surrounding Lincoln Park and the Loop, it is important for transfer students to schedule their appointment for August 31. 

Continuing Students: When you are prompted via email to schedule a move-in appointment, you must select Saturday, August 31 as your move-in date. 

The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago the week of August 19 when most first-year students are scheduled to move on campus. To reduce traffic congestion surrounding Lincoln Park and the Loop, it is important for transfer students to schedule their appointment for August 31. 

First-Year Law Students: When you are prompted via email to schedule a move-in appointment, please choose Sunday, August 11, as your move-in date.

Continuing Law Students: When you are prompted via email to schedule a move-in appointment, please choose Sunday, August 18, as your move-in date. 

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.

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 2024 University Center Move-In Guide (page 5). 

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Winter Move-In

Move-in information for Winter Quarter 2025 will be posted in October 2024. ​

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

Details will be forthcoming.

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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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