Move In & Out Information

Fall 2026 Move-In Dates

This information will also be sent via email in late July.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

First-year students living in Seton Hall, Mother Teresa Hall, McGivney & Catherine of Siena Halls (specific floors) and Roncalli Hall (even floors) will move in. Each floor has a specific move-in time below.

Seton Hall

Roncalli Hall

McGivney Hall & Catherine of Siena Hall

Mother Teresa Hall

Friday, August 28, 2026

First-year students living in Roncalli Hall (odd floors), Merton Hall, McGivney & Catherine of Siena Halls (specific floors) and Toussaint Hall. Each floor has a specific move-in time.

Merton Hall & Toussaint Hall

Roncalli Hall

McGivney Hall & Catherine of Siena Hall

Sunday, August 30, 2026 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Sophomore and upperclassmen students living in Bergoglio, Christian Witness Commons, Cabrini Hall, Frassati Hall, Mother Teresa Hall, Oakwood Garden Apartments, Pioneer Gardens Apartments, Scholars Commons, Thea Bowman Hall, The Ridge Apartments & Townhouses and Wiesel Hall.

Early Arrival Housing

Only students with prior approval are permitted to gain access or reside in on-campus housing during the intersession time (July 28, 2026-August 29, 2026). You must sign up at least 4 days in advance of your arrival to be approve to come early. The last day to sign up for early arrival is Monday August 24, 2026.

Our office, in conjunction with Facilities & Construction, will do all that is possible to have apartments and rooms ready for students for early arrival. However, due to renovations and basic upkeep, some students may have temporary housing until they can officially move into their permanent room. You will be notified if this is the case and we will work to minimize the time you are in temporary housing.

All residential students requesting to arrive early need to register online regardless of your status as an athlete, pre-fall program participant, or University sponsored group. 

Only students who fall under the following categories will not be charged as long as they arrive on their approved arrival date:

• Varsity athletes for fall pre-season (football, golf, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, women's rugby, field hockey, men's and women's cross country, cheerleading, dance team) with approval from Athletics – dates are pre-assigned. Any student needing to arrive before the assigned date are responsible for the early arrival fee.
• International students without a local host family (no more than 48 hours before official move-in)
• Students who live more than six hours away by car (no more than 24 hours before official move in)
• Students who need to stay in the local area for academic work including athletic training, internships, and lab experiments with prior approval from your professor or academic department
• Band, dance, theater arts students who are required to stay on campus for official training periods with prior approval from their advisor
• Student Life pre-approved programs with permission of Associate Dean of Students (student ambassadors, orientation leaders, Student Union managers, pre-fall leaders, etc.)
• All University-sponsored pre-fall programs

Students are not permitted to arrive prior to their group's approved early arrival date unless traveling from a distance greater than 6 hours by car or are an international student.  

Students who cannot move in on their building's move-in date can request to arrive up to 2 days prior with a charge of $50 per night. Once a student is granted access to their room, they will be charged, regardless if they actually reside in the room or not.

Any violation of the student conduct code during the intercession period will result in the immediate termination of the applicants early arrival without refund. Students will not be allowed to return until their official move in day. Coaches are ultimately responsible for the conduct of their players. All residence halls are dry during intercession housing and overnight guests are prohibited.

Lofting beds in any area will not be done until the official move-in days. Go to the lobby of your building (Merton/Seton/Roncalli) on the designated move-in day to sign up to have your bed(s) lofted.

Students will receive an email to their SHU email account when early arrival sign ups are available.

You will receive an automated confirmation email upon completion of the early arrival request form.  If there are questions about the reason you selected or the date you selected, you will be contacted via your SHU email. Otherwise, you will receive move-in instructions no later than 48 hours prior to your requested early arrival date.

Returning Students Requesting Early Arrival

To accommodate the incoming first-year student move-in on Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28, 2026, returning and transfer students moving into non-freshman areas are not permitted to request early arrival during the following times:

• Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday, August 28, 2026, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

These students are strongly encouraged to find other times to arrive onto campus outside of these above times, as no early arrival move-ins will be granted during these times. No exceptions.

Reminder: During early arrival housing, not all services on campus are fully functional. We do have limited staff within the halls during the early arrival and pre-season time period and Public Safety is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All residence halls are dry during the intercession.

Important Dates for Fall 2026 Academic Year

• August 22: Pre-fall program move-in
• August 27 and August 28: Freshman move-in days
• August 30: Returning student move-in
• August 31: Classes begin
• October 10 to October 13: Fall break (no classes but halls will remain open)
• November 25 to November 29: Thanksgiving break (no classes and halls will close at 10 a.m. on Nov. 25 through 10 a.m. on Nov. 29)
• December 13: Residence halls close for winter break at 10 a.m.

Storage Scholars, Ship to School, Made Easy

Storage Scholars is the preferred moving, storage & shipping partner of Sacred Heart University.

How Ship to School Works

1. We ship you empty boxes: We send a bundle of empty boxes along with tape and prepaid return shipping labels to your home.
2. You pack & ship back: You pack your items in the boxes, seal them up, and ship them back over to us over the summer months.
3. We receive & deliver: Our team receives those packages, stores them, and delivers them ready and waiting in your room when you arrive on campus.

Dormi Beds: Better Sleep. Better Semester

Sacred Heart has partnered with Dormi to replace your student’s dorm mattress with a premium, hotel-style bed—proven to increase student sleep by 59 minutes per night compared to using mattress toppers at school.

What Could Your Student Accomplish With an Extra Hour of Sleep Every Night?

Better sleep supports stronger focus, improved mood, and a healthier start to the school year. Dormi installs the bed in-room before move-in and removes it after your student leaves campus.

No hauling. No storage. Just better sleep—from night one.

How It Works

1. Reserve Online: Reserve your luxury bed online at www.dormibeds.com. 
2. Delivery & Set-up: Delivered and set up in your dorm prior to your arrival.
3. Sleep Comfortably: Enjoy your luxury sleep all school year.
4. Leave: We pick up your bed after you've left campus.

Reserve Your Mattress Now

Reserve early to guarantee move-in availability.