We are excited to welcome you all to campus this Spring. Our staff has been working hard planning for your arrival. We have put together some information about what to expect during move-in along with some tips about how to be successful throughout the process. With that, we do encourage the following in order to maintain a safe and smooth transition for all students and families.

Move-In Details

  • Friday, January 8th and Saturday, January 9th from 10am to 6pm.
  • For spring move-in, you do not have to make a move-in time slot. 
  • You may move in on Sunday, January 10th, if you need to. The desk will be staffed between 10am to 10pm. 
  • If you are running late or need to move in after 6pm, there should be someone at the desk to assist you. You may also call 24/7 Housing assistance at 229-253-4000. 
  • Arrive directly to your assigned hall.
  • Avoid parking in prohibited areas in order to avoid citations:
    • Fire lane
    • Parking in a disabled space/blocking a disabled space or access ramp
    • Service spaces
    • Parking on the grass
    • Parking in a loading dock
  • If you are running late or need to move in after 6pm, there should be someone at the desk to assist you. You may also call 24/7 Housing assistance at 229-253-4000. 

Before Move-In Preparation

  • Label all boxes, totes, and tubs with your name and room number.
  • We do not permit trailers or U-hauls as the parking lots at the residence halls cannot accommodate them.
  • Do not bring pets during move-in as we do not allow pets into the residence halls. In the case of an ESA, please reference our policy.
  • Download the What to Bring Checklist.
  • Use the campus map to locate your residence hall.
  • Install and configure the Verkada Pass app on your smartphone before moving into your residence hall. 
  • Make sure you have move-in helpers, as move-in volunteers are not slated for Spring Move-In.
  • If you realize you need to move-in earlier than January 8th, please make this request to housing@valdosta.edu prior to December 17th, 2026, when the institution closes for Winter Break. 

Please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life if you have any questions. You can email at Housing@valdosta.edu or call at 229-333-5920.