Fall 2024 Move In

Before Moving In

There's a lot to do to prepare for move-in day! To help you feel ready to start your new journey, we have compiled a checklist of things to do to help you prepare for a successful move-in! 


Get Ready to move-in: before you arrive

Review the move-in checklist

Check out What to Bring for a packing list with what you should (and shouldn't) bring with you to campus!

Request & activate Your USFCard

If you do not have a USFCard, you'll need to submit a request for one. A USF ID is required to gain access to Atala Hall and your room. Your card will not work until activated, so remember to activate your card before arriving on campus. Residents will also be able to pick up their USFCard at check-in on Grand Opening Day.

Prepare items to help with your move

It's Florida & it will be hot! Bring water to stay hydrated, as well as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats to protect yourself from the sun.

Approximately 20 courtesy carts will be available during Grand Opening, so we encourage residents and families to bring their own carts or hand trucks to assist in the move-in process!

Know your housing assignment

Information about your housing assignment and roommate(s) will be available in the Housing Portal beginning in July. Stay tuned to your USF email for more information.

Log in to the Housing Portal, select "My Account," then "My Assignments," then “View Assignments, Roommates, and Suitemates” to view your fall/spring housing assignment. This is also where your roommates/suite-mates/apartment-mates are listed. If you don't have an assignment, contact us for assistance. 

Connect with your roommates or apartment-mates

Communicate and coordinate what you will bring to campus. Things like printers, microwaves, refrigerators, and TVs can be shared! 

Roommate(s) information will be available in the Housing Portal beginning in July. Stay tuned to your USF email for more information.

Check your insurance

Please review your student housing agreement regarding loss liability. Look into your homeowner's/renter's insurance to see if it covers your belongings on campus. If not, purchase additional insurance through your company or check out these specialized options.

Connect with your fellow Bulls! 

Get in touch with other incoming students and stay up-to-date on important university announcements through your class Facebook group.  

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Need somewhere to stay before August 23?

Atala Hall will open to residents on Friday, August 23. If you plan to arrive before August 23 and need somewhere to stay, please explore these hotels conveniently located within a mile of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Accommodations

USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. If you would like to request accommodations for move-in, we ask that you contact our office at 813-974-0001 or email us five days before your arrival.


DO you have additional questions?

We have answers to all of the questions we receive most frequently throughout our Fall 2024 move-in guide. You can also feel free to contact us using one of the methods below. 

Phone: 813-974-0001
Social Media: @usfsmhousing
Email: sar-housing@usf.edu