UT Austin move-in day
Move-in dates
These are the dates UT has posted. Fall 2026 is over and shown for reference.
- Spring 2027 halls reopen · Friday, 9 a.m. Returning residents keep their contractJanuary 8, 2027
- Spring 2027 first class dayJanuary 11, 2027
- Fall 2027 move-in · UT hasn’t posted itNot yet
- Fall 2027 first class dayAugust 23, 2027
- Fall 2026 early check-in (past) · $100 per day, 3 p.m. startAugust 17–21, 2026
- Fall 2026 centralized check-in (past) · 7 a.m.–6 p.m. each day, UFCU Disch-Falk Field, UT’s baseball stadiumAugust 21–22, 2026
- Fall 2026 overnight check-in (past) · At the hall front deskAugust 21–22, 2026
- Fall 2026 first class day (past)August 24, 2026
What to bring
UT’s list for residence halls. Check with your roommate so you don’t double up.
- UT ID or government photo ID · You need it to get your keyRequired
- Extra-long twin sheets and bedding · Comforter, blankets, pillowsBring
- Towels and shower caddy · Plus shower shoesBring
- Laundry basket and detergent · High-efficiency detergentBring
- Desk lamp with CFL or LED bulbBring
- Power strip with circuit breaker · UL-listed (safety-tested), for indoor useBring
- LockBring
- Dolly or cart · Halls have only a limited supplyRecommended
Not allowed in the halls
UT says this list isn’t complete. The Residence Hall Manual has the full rules.
- Candles and incenseProhibited
- Air fryers, rice cookers, toasters · Appliances with open heating coilsProhibited
- Your own microwave or fridge · Housing provides themProhibited
- Holiday and string lights · Neon, rope, strip and black lights tooProhibited
- Air conditioners and space heatersProhibited
- Wireless routers and smart speakers · Alexa, Google Home, HomePodProhibited
- Pets · Fish in tanks of five gallons or less are fineProhibited
- Your own bed or mattressProhibited
When is the next UT Austin move-in day?Residence halls reopen January 8, 2027.
Residence halls reopen Friday, January 8, 2027 at 9 a.m., three days before spring classes start on January 11. UT hasn’t posted a spring check-in schedule.
If you already live in a hall, your contract runs through the spring term, so you don’t sign a new one.
Can I stay in my residence hall over winter break?Only with a Winter Break Housing contract.
Halls close December 15, 2026 at 9 a.m. To stay on campus over the break, fill out a Winter Break Housing contract in the housing portal.
If you’re coming back in spring, you don’t need a new contract, since yours runs through the spring term. Finish the resident checklist before you leave.
When was UT Austin move-in day in 2026?August 21–22, 2026, with early check-in from August 17.
Centralized check-in ran August 21 and 22, 2026, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Early check-in started August 17 at 3 p.m., and classes began August 24.
When is fall 2027 move-in at UT Austin?UT hasn’t posted it yet.
University Housing and Dining hasn’t posted fall 2027 move-in dates. Classes start August 23, 2027. Call the housing office at 512-471-3136 for the date.
How does move-in day work?Pick a time slot, get your key, then unload.
In fall 2026, you picked one of four check-in time slots in the housing portal. You got your key at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, UT’s baseball stadium,, then unloaded at your hall. Bring a UT ID or government photo ID.
Expect a 15–20 minute wait at Disch-Falk Field. After that, you park in a nearby garage and unload. Cars with trailers don’t fit in garages, and UT doesn’t recommend them.
Free parking at the East Campus Garage ran from 7 a.m. August 21 to 6 p.m. August 22. Housing doesn’t handle parking tickets.
Are there carts to move my stuff?A limited number. Bring your own dolly.
Each hall has a limited number of carts for short checkout, and only residents can check them out. UT recommends you bring your own cart or dolly.
Elevators are only in Duren, Jester East, Jester West, Kinsolving, San Jacinto, and Dobie Twenty21.
Can I move into my UT dorm early, and what does it cost?Yes in fall, at $100 per day.
In fall 2026, early check-in ran from August 17 at 3 p.m. until August 21 at 5 a.m. at $100 per day. The fee goes on your housing bill, and nothing is due until your first payment.
The early rate includes the unlimited meal plan, prorated. Staff can’t help anyone who arrives before the start time. UT hasn’t posted early check-in for spring 2027, and the halls say you can’t return before they reopen on January 8.
What if I can’t get there during my time slot?Tell housing before the deadline.
In fall 2026, if you were arriving after 7 p.m. on August 22, you had to tell housing in the portal first. Otherwise your contract could be cancelled.
Overnight slots through 11:30 p.m. were self-select. Midnight to 5 a.m. slots had to be set up with housing ahead of time.
What should I bring to move in?ID, bedding, towels, a lamp, a power strip.
Bring your UT ID or a government photo ID for your key. Then bring extra-long twin sheets, towels, a shower caddy, a lamp with an LED or CFL bulb, and a UL-listed power strip.
UT also suggests sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, and a rain jacket for the day itself.
What can’t I bring to a UT dorm?Candles, cooking appliances, pets, and more.
Candles, incense, air fryers, rice cookers, toasters, string lights, air conditioners, space heaters, and pets are out. So are your own microwave and fridge, since Housing provides them.
Wireless routers and smart speakers like Alexa are also prohibited. UT says its list isn’t complete.
When do classes start after move-in?January 11, 2027, then August 23, 2027.
Spring classes start January 11, 2027, and fall 2027 classes start August 23, 2027. Fall 2026 classes began August 24.
What if I live off campus?Your lease sets your date, not UT.
UT’s Mooov-In covers only its own housing. If you rent in West Campus, your lease sets your move-in date, so check it with your leasing office.
SourcesUT Housing and the Registrar
Checked November 11, 2026. Dates, steps, and lists come from University Housing and Dining and the Registrar’s academic calendars.
- University Housing and Dining: Residence Hall Fall Departure Process
- University Housing and Dining: Residence Hall Mooov-In Guide
- Office of the Registrar: 2026–2027 Academic Calendar
- Office of the Registrar: 2027–2028 Academic Calendar
- University Housing and Dining: What to Bring and Leave Behind
- University Housing and Dining: Tips for Mooov-In on the Forty
- University Housing and Dining: Contact Us
- University Housing and Dining: Future Residents