Additional Fall 2024 Move-In Information will be added this summer!

ASSIGNMENT LETTER AND GUIDE

Before you head to Charleston, be sure to have your Assignment Letter.  This letter consists of information regarding where you will live, the meal plan you chose, and your roommate(s) information.  The letter is sent to your permanent address dependent on when you applied for Housing.  For fall semester, the first round of letters will arrive in your homes in mid-June and the next round will arrive in mid-July.  After that, the process is on a rolling basis before the official move-in day and sent to your EIU Email account.

Additionally, we have created an Assignment Guide that can help you prepare for move-in, including down-payment information, shopping list, and technology recommendations.

Assignment Guide

MOVE-IN SIGN-UPS AND EARLY ARRIVALS

All students must use our Move-In Registration System (opening in late July) to pre-register for a move-in date and time. More information will be listed on this page and sent to your EIU Email account as details become available. For more information on Early Arrival Groups and how to request an Early Arrival, please visit our Early Arrivals page.

MOVE-IN INFORMATION

When you arrive to campus, please report directly to your Residence Hall front desk to check in.  Greek Court residents may check in at Building 8 and University Court residents may check in in the University Court office (dark brown office building located in the center of the parking lot). At check-in, you will receive your keys.  A picture ID such as panther card, driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID is required. 

ASSIGNMENT LETTER AND GUIDE

Before you head to Charleston, be sure to have your Assignment Letter.  This letter consists of information regarding where you will live, the meal plan you chose, and your roommate(s) information.  The letter is sent to your permanent address dependant on when you applied for Housing. For spring semester, assignment letters will arrive in late December.

Additionally, we have created an Assignment Guide that can help you prepare for move-in, including down-payment information, shopping list, and technology recommendations.

Assignment Guide (coming soon)

MOVE-IN INFORMATION

When you arrive to campus, please report directly to your Residence Hall front desk to check in.  Greek Court residents may check-in at Building 8 and University Court residents may check-in in the University Court office (dark brown office building located in the center of the parking lot). At check-in, you will receive your keys.  A picture ID such as panther card, driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID is required.

• Pillows
• Bed Linens (beds on campus are Twin XL)
• Blankets
• Comforter
• Television
• Fan
• Desk Items (School supplies)
• Storage Containers
• Snacks

• Shower shoes
• Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss
• Deodorant
• Shampoo, Conditioner
• Lotion
• Soap, Body Wash
• Hair Dryer, Curling Iron
• Shaving Cream, Razor
• Towels
• Shower Tote/Caddy

• Day-to-Day Clothing
• Shoes
• Sweats, Exercise Clothes
• Casual or Work Clothes
• Coat/Jacket
• Clothing hangers
• High-efficiency laundry detergent
• Laundry basket/bag
• Fabric Softener

• Dolly for moving in
• Cleaning supplies
• Microwave ovens not to exceed 900 watts
• Refrigerators not to exceed 5 cubic feet
• Power strip
• 10/100 LAN Ethernet adapter card
• 10' minimum category 6 cable
• Personal computer
• Umbrella

Including but are not limited to:

• Electric blankets
• Cooking appliances other than microwaves
• Portable electric heating units
• Halogen lamps without safety grid and wattage over 300 watts
• Candles, incense and other open flames
• Hoverboards
• Weapons or toys that look like weapons (i.e. Nerf guns)
• Adhesive LED light strips