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Moving In

Residence Move In 2024: August 29 to September 1, 2024

Students infront of the sign

Preparing to Move In


You will receive the following information to your Carleton email:

  • End of July/early August: Residence information email with your assigned room type.
  • Early August: Move in registration instructions and move in registration form.
  • Mid-August: Your assigned building and roommate, with contact information.

Once you know your assigned building, you can take a virtual tour or explore the building amenities on our website. This will give you an idea of what your room will look like and what is provided.

Students cheering at the new student in the car

Move In Dates


Residence check in will take place from August 29 to September 1, 2024.

Early Arrivals Move-In

Date: Thursday, August 29th 2024
Times: 9:00AM – 3:00PM

Residence Move-In

Dates: Friday, August 30th – Sunday, September 1st 2024
Times: 8:30AM – 5:00PM

After Hours Move-In

Dates: Thursday, August 29th – Sunday, September 1st 2024
Times: 7:00PM – 6:30AM
*Please note extra help will not be provided after hours.
*After Hours check-in must be completed at the Residence Reception Desk located on the second floor of Teraanga Commons.

Late Arrivals

Dates: After Sunday, September 1st 2024
If you intend to arrive after 11:59PM on Sunday, September 1st,
Please complete the “Late Arrivals Form” on the Housing Portal.
Otherwise, your room and deposit will be forfeited.

In early August, instructions will be sent to your Carleton email account with a form to register your check-in date and time. Please fill out the form.