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.
2025 Move-In Dates
MOVE-IN PROCESS
Boca Campus
- New first-year students on the Boca Raton campus will move in by appointment on August 12 or August 13 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Returning students and transfer students on the Boca Raton campus will move in by appointment on August 15 or 16 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- All students will check in at Campus Recreation during their assigned check-in appointment time. Please go directly to the Campus Recreation building to begin the process.
- Park in Lot 7, located adjacent to the Campus Recreation building.
- If you do not yet have your Owl Card, you can pick one up at Campus Recreation on August 12 or 13 before proceeding with check-in.
- Once you have your Owl Card, proceed to the check in stations at Campus Recreation to receive your room keys.
- After receiving your keys, take a moment to stop by the Resource Fair. Various campus offices and student organizations will be available to answer questions and share helpful information to get you ready for the year.
- Use the move-in map and follow the designated route to your assigned residence hall. Staff and signage will be available to guide you.
- Upon arrival, you will be directed into the unloading zone, where 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 first-year students on the Jupiter campus will move in by appointment on August 13 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Returning students and transfer students on the Jupiter campus will move in by appointment on August 15 or 16 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- All students will check in at the Wilkes Psychology building (WB) during their assigned check-in appointment time. Please go directly to the Wilkes Psychology building to begin the process.
- Park in Lot 74, located in front of the Wilkes Psychology building.
- If you do not yet have your Owl Card, you can pick one up at the Wilkes Psychology building during your check-in appointment time.
- Once you have your Owl Card, proceed to the check-in stations at the Wilkes Psychology building to receive your room keys.
- Use the move-in map and follow the designated route to your assigned residence hall. Staff and signage will be available to guide you.
- Upon arrival, you will be directed into the unloading zone, where 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.
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.