Housing Move-In

MOVING ON TO CAMPUS

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WELCOME TO CAMPUS!

On behalf of the Department of Housing and Residential Education at Florida Atlantic University, we would like to welcome you to campus! Soon you will be moving into your home away from home. We are very excited to have you staying with us this year, and hope that you will find the answers to many of your questions here.

To get you started, we have compiled the following resources to make your move-in as smooth as possible.

 


Fall 2025
Boca Campus
Move-In Guide

Fall 2025
Jupiter Campus
Move-In Guide

 


Move-In Dates 

 

MOVE-IN PROCESS

Boca Campus

  • New incoming residents on the Boca Raton campus will move in by appointment on January 8th or January 9th between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • All students will check in at the Esports Arena & Gaming Center in the Student Union during their assigned check-in appointment time. Please go directly to the Student Union to begin the process.

  • Park in Lot 16, located adjacent to the Student Union.

  • If you do not yet have your Owl Card, you can pick one up at the Student Union before proceeding with check-in.

  • Once you have your Owl Card, proceed to the check-in stations at the Esports Arena & Gaming Center to receive your room keys.

  • Use the move-in map you will be provided and follow the designated route to your assigned residence hall. 

  • Upon arrival at your building, you will have 30 minutes to unload your belongings. Someone must remain with your vehicle at all times.

  • Moving bins are available for checkout inside your building with a valid photo ID. Each bin may be used for up to 30 minutes.

  • Once you’ve finished unloading, please promptly relocate your vehicle to a designated parking area outside of the unloading zone to allow others to unload.

  • Individual bedrooms are labeled with a letter. Please move into your assigned bedroom, as listed on your key envelope.

  • Do not remove any university furniture from your living unit.

Jupiter Campus

  • New incoming residents on the Jupiter campus will move in by appointment on January 8th or January 9th between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • All students will check in at RH3 during their assigned check-in appointment time. Please go directly to RH3 to begin the process.

  • Park in Lot 77, located adjacent to RH3.

  • Upon arrival at your building, you will have 30 minutes to unload your belongings. Someone must remain with your vehicle at all times.

  • Moving bins are available for checkout at RH3 with a valid photo ID. Each bin may be used for up to 30 minutes.
    Once you’ve finished unloading, please promptly relocate your vehicle to a designated parking area to allow others to unload.

  • Individual bedrooms are labeled with a letter. Please move into your assigned bedroom, as listed on your key envelope.

  • Do not remove any university furniture from your living unit.

 

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE MOVE-IN

HOUSING PAYMENTS
Housing fees must be paid by the University payment deadline for each semester. Payments may be made online at myfau.fau.edu. If you are not deferred by Financial Aid you must pay your student account in full or be enrolled in a payment plan by fee payment deadlines. Please visit: Payment Plans for payment deadlines.

CONSIDER INSURANCE
FAU does not provide insurance for you or your property. You are encouraged to check your family homeowners’ policies or to carry your own insurance.

CONTACTING YOUR ROOMMATE(S) VIA EMAIL
We encourage you to contact your new roommate and suite-mates. Contact information is available through the housing portal, click on the upcoming semester  to view occupant information. Two main things you want to do in this initial conversation are to introduce yourself and to provide some information about your likes and dislikes. This is also a great time to discuss and coordinate what items you will be bringing to campus. Some topics to get you started: Favorite music, food, movies or TV shows, your planned major or classes that you’ll be taking at FAU, what each of you will bring; TV, printer, fridge, microwave, etc. and ways to stay in touch before the semester starts.

PARKING
All residents must register their vehicle and license plate to park in green parking lots. To obtain your virtual permit:

  • Go to parking.fau.edu and click the Single Sign On button.
  • Log in with your FAUNet ID.
  • Click on “Buy Permit”.
  • Fill out all information correctly.
  • Your license plate is your permit, so please ensure the license plate is entered correctly.

REQUEST AN OWL CARD
You will need your Owl card to move in and access your residence hall. If you do not have an Owl card, visit the Owl Card Center’s website and order your Owl card online. You must be registered for classes to request an Owl card.

OWL READY APP
Make sure to download the Owl Ready App. Owl Ready is the official preparedness and safety app of Florida Atlantic University.