Check-In Instructions
Welcome to SIUE and University Housing! We are very excited about Move-In Day and your first official day as a Cougar. If you are an upperclass student and moving into Cougar Village or Evergreen Hall, please visit the Move In Day – Upperclass page for instructions about how to check-in and get settled in your new home!
If you are moving into Bluff, Prairie or Woodland Hall move in begins on Wednesday, August 17 and continues through Thursday, August 18. Please see the instructions below for your move-in time.
- Bluff Hall Check-In Instructions
- Woodland Hall Check-In Instructions
- Prairie Hall Check-In Instructions
Bluff Hall Check-In Instructions
Bluff Hall Check-In Instructions (PDF)
STEP 1: At your scheduled arrival time, drive to the EVERGREEN HALL PARKING LOT and park your vehicle. Please DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO BLUFF HALL! You should arrive no earlier than your assigned move-in time.
STEP 2: Go to the Evergreen Hall Multi-Function Room located on the entry level. You will check-in and receive your room key at this location. You will not be able to check-in before the scheduled date and time for your last name.
STEP 3: You will be given a line number to drive to the Bluff Hall traffic circle. ONLY ONE VEHICLE PER FAMILY MAY UNLOAD AT THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 4:00 PM. Other vehicles may be unloaded after 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 17 or after 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Your vehicle should remain in the Evergreen Hall parking lot until your line number is called. Line numbers will be announced in the Evergreen Hall Multi-Function Room. Please note that if you wish, you may bypass the traffic circle after you check-in and park ONE VEHICLE in the Bluff Hall parking lot (BH on the campus map) to move in your belongings. Due to the number of people moving in, please expect delays in driving to Bluff Hall.
STEP 4: When your line number is called, you will exit the Evergreen Hall parking lot and proceed to the Bluff Hall traffic circle (staff will direct you). University staff will collect your line number and place a notice on your windshield with your room number and the time of your arrival. Move-In Crew volunteers will help move belongings to your room. Please note that vehicles remaining in the traffic circle for more than 15 minutes may be ticketed and/or towed. Carts will ONLY be available to assist with transporting belongings for vehicles unloading in the traffic circles.
STEP 5: After your vehicle is unloaded, IMMEDIATELY exit the traffic circle. Student vehicles should park in LOT BH and vehicles belonging to family/friends should park in LOT E for this day only.
Wednesday, August 17 |
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Arrival time: |
Last names beginning with: |
Arrival time: |
Last names beginning with: |
8:00 am to 8:59 am |
BSE Last Names: A-C |
12:00 pm to 12:59 pm |
Last names: D, W |
9:00 am to 9:59 am |
BSE Last Names: D-H |
1:00 pm to 1:59 pm |
Last names: M, Z |
10:00 am to 10:59 am |
BSE Last Names: I-P |
2:00 pm to 2:59 pm |
Last names: E, H |
11:00 am to 11:59 am |
BSE Last Names: Q-Z |
*BSE = Black Scholar Experience |
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Thursday, August 18 |
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Arrival time: |
Last names beginning with: |
Arrival time: |
Last names beginning with: |
8:00 am to 8:59 am |
Last names: B, Q |
12:00 pm to 12:59 pm |
Last names: F, L, N |
9:00 am to 9:59 am |
Last names: S, X, Y |
1:00 pm to 1:59 pm |
Last names: G, T, L |
10:00 am to 10:59 am |
Last names: C, P, T |
2:00 pm to 2:59 pm |
Last names: J, K, O, V |
11:00 am to 11:59 am |
Last names: A, I, R, U |
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Woodland Hall Check-In Instructions
Woodland Hall Check-In Instructions (PDF)
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STEP 1: At your scheduled arrival time, one vehicle should park in LOT B (Near the Morris University Center). All other vehicles should park in LOT P4 or P5. Please DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO WOODLAND HALL! You should arrive no earlier than your assigned move-in time.
STEP 2: Go to the Morris University Center – Goshen Lounge located on the first floor. You will check-in and receive your room key at this location. You will not be able to check-in before the scheduled date and time for your last name.
STEP 3: You will be given a line number to drive up to Woodland Hall traffic circle. ONLY ONE VEHICLE PER FAMILY MAY GO UNLOAD AT THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 4:00 PM. Other vehicles may be unloaded after 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 17 or after 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Your vehicle should remain in LOT B until your line number is called. Line numbers will be announced in the Goshen Lounge. Please note that If you wish, you may bypass the traffic circle during your allotted move-in time after you check-in and park ONE VEHICLE in the Woodland Hall parking lot (WH on the campus map) to move in your belongings. Due to the number of people moving in, please expect delays in driving to Woodland Hall.
STEP 4: When your line number is called, you will exit Lot B and proceed to the Woodland Hall traffic circle (staff will direct you). University staff will collect your line number and place a notice on your windshield with your room number and the time of your arrival. Please note that vehicles remaining in the traffic circle for more than 15 minutes may be ticketed and/or towed. Carts will ONLY be available to assist with transporting belongings for vehicles unloading in the traffic circles.
STEP 5: After your vehicle is unloaded, IMMEDIATELY exit the traffic circle. Student vehicles should park in LOT WH and vehicles belonging to family/friends should park in LOT P4 or P5 for this day only.
Wednesday, August 17
Arrival time:
Last names beginning with:
Aarrival time:
Last names beginning with:
8:00 am to 8:59 am
BSE Last Names: A-G
Honors Last Names: A-G12:00 pm to 12:59 pm
Last names: C, F
9:00 am to 9:59 am
BSE Last Names: H-L
Honors Last Names: H-L1:00 pm to 1:59 pm
Last names: M
10:00 am to 10:59 am
BSE Last Names: N-Q, T-Z
Honors Last Names: N-Q, T-Z2:00 pm to 2:59 pm
Last names: B
11:00 am to 11:59 am
BSE Last Names: M, R, S
Honors Last Names: M, R, S*BSE = Black Scholar Experience
*Honors = Honors ProgramThursday, August 18
Arrival time:
Last names beginning with:
Arrival time:
Last names beginning with:
8:00 am to 8:59 am
Last names: J, K, L
12:00 pm to 12:59 pm
Last names: D, E, G, U
9:00 am to 9:59 am
Last names: N, O, P
1:00 pm to 1:59 pm
Last names: Q, R, V
10:00 am to 10:59 am
Last names: T, W, Y
2:00 pm to 2:59 pm
Last names: A, H, Z
11:00 am to 11:59 am
Last names: S, I, X
Prairie Hall Check-In Instructions
Prairie Hall Check-In Instructions (PDF)
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STEP 1: At your scheduled arrival time, one vehicle should park in LOT B (Near the Morris University Center). All other vehicles should park in LOT P4 or P5. Do not go directly to Prairie Hall! You should arrive no earlier than your assigned move-in time.
STEP 2: Go to the Morris University Center – Goshen Lounge located on the first floor. You will check-in and receive your room key at this location. You will not be able to check-in before the scheduled date and time for your last name.
STEP 3: You will be given a line number to drive up to Prairie Hall. ONLY ONE VEHICLE PER FAMILY MAY GO UP TO PRAIRIE HALL BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 4:00 PM on your assigned move-in day. Other vehicles may be unloaded after 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 17 or after 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Your vehicle should remain in LOT B until your line number is called. Line numbers will be announced in the Goshen Lounge. Due to the number of people moving in, please expect delays in driving to Prairie Hall.
STEP 4: When your line number is called, you will exit Lot B and proceed to the Prairie Hall traffic circle (staff will direct you). University staff will collect your line number and place a notice on your windshield with your room number and the time of your arrival. Please note that vehicles remaining in the traffic circle for more than 15 minutes may be ticketed and/or towed. Carts will ONLY be available to assist with transporting belongings for vehicles unloading in the traffic circles.
STEP 5: After your vehicle is unloaded, IMMEDIATELY exit the traffic circle. Student vehicles should park in LOT PH and vehicles belonging to family/friends should park in LOT P4 or P5. If you choose to leave LOT PH before 4:00 pm, your vehicle will not be permitted back up Residence Drive until after 4:00 pm.
Wednesday, August 17
Arrival time:
Last names beginning with:
Arrival time:
Last names beginning with:
8:00 am to 8:59 am
BSE Last Names: A-D, F
Honors Last Names: A-D, F12:00 pm to 12:59 pm
Last names: B
9:00 am to 9:59 am
BSE Last Names: E, G, W-Z
Honors Last Names: E, G, W-Z1:00 pm to 1:59 pm
Last names: A, J, T, V
10:00 am to 10:59 am
BSE Last Names: H-N
Honors Last Names: H-N2:00 pm to 2:59 pm
Last names: M, N, Q, Z
11:00 am to 11:59 am
BSE Last Names: O-V
Honors Last Names: O-V*BSE = Black Scholar Experience
*Honors = Honors ProgramThursday, August 18
Arrival time:
Last names beginning with:
Arrival time:
Last names beginning with:
8:00 am to 8:59 am
Last names: O, S
12:00 pm to 12:59 pm
Last names: K, L
9:00 am to 9:59 am
Last names: D
1:00 pm to 1:59 pm
Last names: C, G, U
10:00 am to 10:59 am
Last names: R, W, X, Y, Z
2:00 pm to 2:59 pm
Last names: E, F, P
11:00 am to 11:59 am
Last names: H, I