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Moving In

Welcome home, Panthers! 


We’re thrilled you’ve chosen to live on campus at FIU, and we can’t wait to help you settle into your new space. Move-in is an exciting time, full of new beginnings, fresh routines, and opportunities to make lifelong connections. We want to make your transition to campus life as smooth and stress-free as possible. 

Here’s everything you need to know to ensure a smooth and successful move-in day. 

Get ready to unpack, connect, and start your next chapter—we’re here to support you every step of the way!

Complete Pre-Check In by June 13 

Before your arrival, all students must complete the online pre-check in process: 

  1. Log in to my.fiu.edu 
  2. Go to Student Tools > Student Housing 
  3. Select the Pre-Check In button 

Be sure to bring your FIU One Card and show your confirmation screen at the front desk to receive your room key.  

Move-In Day Instructions 

  • Head directly to your assigned residence hall during your designated move-in time, which you can find in your Housing Portal or your mailed Welcome Guide.
  • Rapid Unload Pass: If you received a pass by mail, bring it with you. If not, download and print it before arrival and hang it on your rearview mirror. 
  • Once you’ve unloaded your belongings, you must move your vehicle to Lot 5 or Lot 7.
  • Allow up to 10 minutes for your One Card building access to activate after check-in. 
  • Show your confirmation screen again at the front desk to receive your key.  

FIU One Card 

If you haven’t received your One Card: 

  • Upload your photo and government-issued ID by June 18 at: onecard.fiu.edu/submitphoto 
  • Your card will be ready for pickup at your residence hall front desk during check-in. 

 

Resource Downloads

Please download and print the following if you did not receive it in the mail and/or bring them with you for move-in day.

WELCOME GUIDE DOWNLOAD

RAPID UNLOAD PASS DOWNLOAD  

Need Further Assistance? 

We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Email: housing@fiu.edu

Call: 305-348-4190

  • Volunteer Assistance & Move-in Carts 

    Our move-in volunteers are here to help! 

    • Volunteers will assist with unloading and transporting items to your room. 
    • If you’re moving in alone, they’ll wait until you park your car before heading up. 
    • Carts are available for checkout at each hall’s front desk to assist with move-in. 
    • Volunteers must keep carts moving, so carts cannot be left in your room. 
  • Parking & Routing 
    • Register your vehicle at parking.fiu.edu. 
    • No permit is required on move-in day for family or friends helping you move in. 
    • Park only in designated areas—do not park on grass, sidewalks, or staff spaces. 
    • The Parkview Garage is available only to students with a paid garage permit. 
    • View the route map in the downloadable Welcome Guide.
  • Room Cleaning & Maintenance
    We do our best to prepare your space before you arrive. If anything needs attention on move-in day, contact your building’s front desk and a staff member will be dispatched to assist as soon as possible.
  • Roommate/ Suitemate Agreement 

    If you’re living in a shared space, you must complete a Roommate and/or Suitemate Agreement with your roommate/suitemates within the first two weeks of moving in.  

    • Hall staff will help facilitate this conversation.  
    • Failure to complete your agreement will result in a housing block—which prevents future housing applications.

Students will be provided a welcome package, which includes Resident Assistants contacts and virtual floor meeting information.  

What to bring 

A full packing list is available in the downloadable Welcome Guide. Prohibited items include: weapons, large furniture, mattresses, candles, or anything with an open flame or heating element.

Some students find it convenient to bring only the necessities and buy additional items after consulting with roommates. Keep in mind, additional storage space is not available.

  • Bedding/Comforter/Blankets

Parkview, University Towers & Tamiami
(Full-size bed)

Panther, Everglades, Lakeview North & Lakeview South (Twin XL bed)


University Apartments (Twin bed)

  • Mattress Pad
  • Pillows
  • Towels
  • Bath, Hand, & Wash Cloths