Move In Information for Fall 2026
New Students
Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20
Returning Students
Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22
We are excited to welcome you to campus!
Please review the Fall 2026 ESU move-in schedule below and plan your arrival accordingly. If you have any questions about your move-in date or need additional assistance, please contact the Residential Life & Housing office at (570) 422-3460.
Directions to find your assigned day and time for Move-In
- Find your residence hall
- Find your student status (New or Returning)
- Find your floor or assigned area
- Review your assigned move-in date and time
We ask that all students strictly follow the schedule below to help create a smooth and enjoyable move-in experience for everyone. Use the schedule below to find your assigned move-in date and time by residence hall, student status, and floor.
Warrior Welcome events for new students begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 20. New students should plan to arrive and be moved into their rooms before Warrior Welcome, please plan accordingly.
Hawthorn Suites
New Students
Floor 1
Thursday, August 20
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 2
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 3
Wednesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 4
Thursday, August 20
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Returning Students
Floor 1
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 2
Saturday, August 22
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 3
Saturday, August 22
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 4
Friday, August 21
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hemlock Suites
New Students
Floor 1
Thursday, August 20
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 2
Thursday, August 20
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 3
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 4
Wednesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Returning Students
Floor 1
Saturday, August 22
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 2
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 3
Saturday, August 22
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 4
Friday, August 21
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Laurel Hall
New Students
Floor 0 - Ground
Thursday, August 20
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 1
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 2
Thursday, August 20
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 3
Wednesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Returning Students
All Floors
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Lenape Hall
New Students
Floors 2 & 3
Wednesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floors 4 & 5
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 6
Thursday, August 20
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 7
Thursday, August 20
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Returning Students
All Floors
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Linden Hall
New Students
Floor 1
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Returning Students
Floor 1
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Minsi Hall
New Students
All Floors
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Returning Students
Floors 1 & 2
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floors 3 & 4
Saturday, August 22
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sycamore Suites
New Students
Floor 1
Thursday, August 20
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 2
Thursday, August 20
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 3
Wednesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 4
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Returning Students
Floor 1
Thursday, August 20
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 2
Thursday, August 20
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Floor 3
Wednesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Floor 4
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
University Apartments
New Students
All Buildings
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Returning Students
All Buildings
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
University Ridge
New Students
Buildings 1–5
Wednesday, August 19
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Buildings 6–10
Wednesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Returning Students
Buildings 1–5
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Buildings 6–10
Saturday, August 22
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
What to Bring
The following lists are suggestions on what to bring based on previous residence hall students.
* Items you may want to talk about with your roommate to avoid bringing duplicates.
Bed and Bath Items
- Sheets extra-long twin – All Suites, Lenape, Linden, Laurel, and University Apartments
- Sheets extra-long double - University Ridge and Minsi Hall
- Blankets
- Pillows/pillowcases
- Mattress Pad
- Towels/Washcloths
- Shower Shoes/flip-flops
- Shower Tote/Caddy
- Soap, Shampoo/Conditioner
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Other Personal Toiletries
Electronics and Hardware
Energy Star products are recommended.
Power strips, extension cords and other electronics must be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) approved with the label not removed from the cord.
- Alarm Clock
- Computer/Laptop/Printer/Tablet
- Fan* (if hall is without A/C)
- Flashlight*
- Non-Halogen/Non-Torchiere Study Lamp
- Cell phone/charger
- TV*
Cooking Supplies
- A Few Non-Perishable Food Items
- Can-opener
- Cookware, Utensils, Dishes, Napkins, Food Storage Containers
- A Microfridge no larger than these dimensions: H:45in X W:19in X D:21in.
- MyMicroFridge for a Microfridge rental.
Cleaning Supplies
- Disinfectant wipes and/or spray
- Dish Soap
- Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets
- Hand Sanitizer
- Paper towels
- Small ironing board/Iron with automatic shutoff*
- Laundry Basket & Detergent
Personal Items
- Backpack/Messenger Bag
- Calculator
- Clothes for the season
- Health insurance card
- Personal Medications
- School Supplies (notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, highlighters, stapler, tape, etc.)
- Umbrella
Miscellaneous Room Items
- 3-M Command Hooks (that do not damage walls when removed)
- Bicycle (some halls have bike rooms and/or bike racks)
- Bike Lock
- First Aid Kit (Band-aids, antibiotic ointment)
- Hangers
- Stacking Shelves/Storage Containers
- Small Tool Kit
- Small Fan
- Sports Equipment (Frisbee, football, basketball, etc.)
Each hall has a variety of public lounges many of which are equipped with televisions.
Full-size refrigerators are available in public kitchen areas within the residence halls. There are washers and dryers available in each hall or hall complex.
For Students Living in Suites
For students living in Hemlock, Hawthorn, Sycamore, or University Ridge where there is a restroom in their room/suite the following are recommended:
- Disinfectant wipes and/or spray
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Toilet scrub brush
- Shower/soap scrum cleaner
- Scrubbing pad or brushes
- Spray glass cleaner
- Rag
- Toilet paper (Not Flushable Wipes)
Things to Leave at Home
These items are prohibited on-campus...
- Any Lamp with Halogen Bulbs
- Any Pet that is NOT a Fish (fish must fit comfortably in a tank no larger than 10 gallons)
- Candles/Incense
- Fireworks
- Electrical Devices with an Exposed Heating Coil
- Indoor Grills (George Foreman™ types)
- Lava Lamps
- Nails for Hanging Items
- Rubber or Foam Backed Carpet
- Stand-Alone Freezer
- Space Heaters
- Torchiere Style Lamps/Multi-arm Style Lamps
- Window Air Conditioning Units
- Toaster Ovens/Hot Pots/Plates
- Toy Guns (i.e. BB or Airsoft)
- Weapons (real or fake that look real)
Contact Us
Campus Address
Hemlock Suites, South Wing
(570) 422-3460
(570) 422-3952 (Fax)
Director of Residence Life & Housing
Gerard P. Roeder
housinganddining@esu.edu
(570) 422-3191
