WMU is excited to welcome students to campus! With 5,000 students anxious to move-in and get settled, we’ve designed a move-in system that differentiates between new and returning students. Please refer to the chart below to see what date and, for new students, what time you should arrive.
The residence halls will not open their doors prior to the official move-in time, so you don’t need to arrive early to “beat the rush.” We’ve already taken care of spreading out arrival times to minimize your wait for unloading, checking in and the elevators.
For additional details about move-in, please follow this link: Moving-in
Student Group |
Move-In Date |
Move-In Time |
New Students |
New residents move in over two days. Which day you arrive depends on if you are a part of a specific early move-in program. Early program participants will be notified by their program coordinator or college by August 1 confirming their arrival date. Your move-in time is based on your LAST NAME. |
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Early Program Participants First-year Seminar, Lee Honors College, ROTC and AFROTC (Non-early program participants who move in early will be charged $75 for the additional day.) |
A to K 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Final Freshman Orientation participants move in 9 a.m. – noon regardless of last name Floor meetings for all students 5:30 p.m. |
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Fall Welcome |
A to K 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Emerging Leaders and MLK Academy participants move in 9 a.m. - noon regardless of last name. Floor meetings for all students 5:30 p.m. |
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Returning Students |
Fri., Aug. 30 |
Halls open at 9 a.m. Students may check in any day during Labor Day weekend. |
Transfer Students |
Fri., Aug. 30 |
Halls open at 9 a.m. Students may check in any day during Labor Day weekend. |
Transfer Express participants will follow the New Student schedule. |
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International Students |
New International Students |
New students arrive 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you arrive prior to that date, please make arrangements for other accommodations until you can check in. Please refer to your international student orientation newsletter for details. |
Returning International Students |
Halls open at 9 a.m. Students may check in any day during Labor Day weekend. |
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Early Arrival – Can I move in before my scheduled date?
Students are not able to move in earlier than their assigned move-in date. If you have a conflict, you are welcome to move in at a later time than your scheduled arrival day. You do not need to arrive on your assigned day.
Late Arrival – Can I move in after my scheduled date?
You are welcome to move in any day after your assigned move-in date. Students who will be moving in after the first week of school should contact the Residence Life office so their room can be held.
Fall Welcome participants who will not be arriving on their move-in day should contact the First Year Experience office at (269) 387-2167 for directions on check into the program. You will need a program book, ambassador group assignment, and name tag to eat.
