We can’t wait to welcome you, whether you're joining us for the first time or returning to your home away from home. Mark your calendars and get ready for the Fall 2025 Move-In Schedule!
New Incoming Student Move-In
Friday, August 22, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Last Name A-M 9 am - 12 pm
- Last Name N-Z 12 pm - 3 pm
Returning Student Move-In
- Saturday, August 23, 9 am - 3 pm
- Sunday, August 24, 9 am - 3 pm
Early Arrival for University Groups
If you are in a program that moves in early (Ex: Fall Sports, BASIS, Marching Band), please contact your program directly for move in details.
Early Arrival for International Students
The first day International Students may begin arriving to campus is Monday, August 18. Please reach out to the Global Education Office to coordinate your move-in: globaled@pennwest.edu
What to Bring
- Refrigerator (4 cu. ft. max – 1 per resident)
- Microwave (700-watt max) – 1 per bedroom
- Bedding
- Curtains for your bedroom (36” windows)
- LED desk lamp or other lights (electric lamps and string lights must be UL approved)
- Desk supplies (stapler, pens/pencils, calculator, tape, etc.)
- Dolly for moving in (limited carts available in the residence halls at move-in)
- First-aid kit (band-aids, topical antibiotic ointment, pain relievers, etc.)
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hair dryer
- Laundry bag, detergent, fabric softener
- Download Laundry App: Clean Pay Mobile
- Personal computer and printer (not required)
- Power strip (with 15-amp circuit breaker and built-in surge protector)
- Prescribed and over-the-counter medications
- Season-appropriate clothing (umbrella, raincoat, boots, hat, gloves, etc.)
- Storage boxes or totes
- Key ring or lanyard
- Toiletries (toothpaste, brush, shampoo, soap, etc.)
- Towels and washcloths
- Shower curtains
- Cleaning supplies to maintain your room throughout the year
- If you bring a car to campus, pack a snow shovel and a snow brush
What NOT to Bring
- Adhesive shower caddies
- Halogen lamps
- Illegal drugs/paraphernalia (though approved medicinally in several states, marijuana is still illegal in the state of Pennsylvania)
- Candles/candle warmers/incense are not permitted in any residence hall (even for decorative purposes)
- Alcohol, including empty alcohol containers
- PennWest Edinboro ONLY: Allowed if age21+ limits apply (Refer to campus-specific policy)
- Ceiling fans
- All smoking devices (smoking is prohibited in student housing, including vapes)
- Extension cords
- LED rope lights (while the lights are not prohibited themselves, fastening them to the wall with light strip adhesive will damage paint, leading to wall damage)
- All cooking/brewing devices unless listed as approved in the Residence Life and Housing Handbook
- Non-university provided beds
- Command Hooks and Strips, nails, screws, tacks, glue, masking tape, or other items designed to hang items from the walls or ceilings that might damage the surface
- No pets, except fish (10-gallon tank or less)
- For Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals, please register them with the Office for Students with Disabilities prior to bringing them to campus
- Space heaters
- Wireless routers and printers (they interfere with the university’s wireless internet system)
Are YOU Ready for Move-In?
A few things to remember before you make the big move!
- Did you complete your housing application and select a room? (Check your Housing & Dining Portal for your assignment if you selected!)
- Did you complete the meningitis form, and either submit your vaccine dates or sign a waiver?
- Submit your information here: PennWest Meningitis Form
- Did you send in your picture for your Student ID?
- You will receive your Student ID at move-in day. Do it ahead of time!
- Did you connect with your roommate(s) and/or suitemate(s)?
- Are you prepared to unload your vehicle?
- Remember, our campus carts are limited.
- Do you have an ID holder and lanyard for your keys?
- Did you review the What to Bring List?
Move-In FAQs
