Move-in Information

Welcome to Housing!

Fall 2026 Move In

Students living on campus for the Fall 2026 semester will be able to check into their residence hall room on Friday, August 21st.  First Year students should plan to check-in by 11:00AM so you can get settled before you begin orientation activities.   

Students should have their UNK ID Card ready at the time they arrive at their residence hall.  If you do not have your ID Card, please go to the UNK ID Card Office located in the Nebraskan Student Union to pick it up. 

More information regarding move-in will be available prior to August 1st.

Residence Hall Check-in Information

Date/Time Location

Friday, August 21st

8:00AM to 12:00PM

Antelope Front Desk for Antelope/Nester Halls

Martin Hall for Martin/Armstrong

CTE for CTE Residents

CTW for CTW Residents

Mantor Hall for Mantor/Randall Residents

Mens Hall for Mens Hall Residents

Friday, August 21st

12:00PM to 5:00PM

Antelope Front Desk for Antelope, Armstrong, Martin and Nester Halls

CTE for CTE Residents

CTW for CTW Residents

Mantor Hall for Mantor, Mens, and Randall Residents

Saturday, August 22nd

12:00PM to 5:00PM

Antelope Front Desk for Antelope, Armstrong, Martin and Nester Halls

CTE for CTE Residents

CTW for CTW Residents

Mantor Hall for Mantor, Mens, and Randall Residents
Sunday, August 23rd

Antelope Front Desk for Antelope, Armstrong, Martin and Nester Halls

CTE for CTE Residents

CTW for CTW Residents

Mantor Hall for Mantor, Mens, and Randall Residents

Preparing to Arrive to Campus 


  • Rent a loft to help create more space in your room. 
  • Label all boxes, large items that cannot go in boxes (TVs, furniture, etc.) with Building, Room Number and Last Name 
  • Purchase Personal Property or Renters Insurance through your family’s existing policy (Recommended). 
  • Review Move-in Postcard for
    • Recommended arrival times
    • Unloading zones
    • Opening Weekend Highlights
  • Review the UNK Welcome page for full list of events for Opening Weekend and Welcome Back Week 

When you arrive to campus 

  • Have your UNK ID Card ready to check-in.  If you did not get your UNK ID at NSE, please go to the UNK ID Card Office (located in the Nebraskan Student Union) to pick up your card prior to checking in at your residence hall. 
  • Park in the Unloading Zone (30 minute time limit)
  • Leave your family to unload your vehicle while you check-in at your residence hall.
  • Move your vehicle from the unloading zone
  • Move items to your room 
  • Set up your room and get settled for classes to start 
  • Parents: Attend Welcome meetings in residence hall main lounge
  • Meet other students living on your floor/in your building 

Early Arrivals

Each fall, the Office of Residence Life receives requests from University partners to allow their groups members to arrive to campus early so they can begin their fall practices, and etc. Various offices will submit their times and dates for move-in throughout the summer and the following list will be updated regularly.  Below is a list of groups that have made arrangements for their members to arrive on campus early.  Communication regarding how to check-in will come from the group's sponsor.  If you have questions about when or how your group will check-in, please contact the group sponsor listed below. 

Arrival Dates for Early Arrival Groups (will be updated as requests are receive)