Graduate, Optometry and Student Families Moving Information

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Move-In

Spring 2025

Move-In

Graduate students:Ìý

You can move into residence startingÌýThursday May 1, 2025, at 8 a.m.ÌýThe CLV front desk is open from 8 a.m. – midnight Monday-Friday and from noon to midnight Saturdays and Sundays.Ìý

Please remember to have a physical copy of your government issued photo ID or your WatCard when picking up your keys. We cannot give you your keys without proper identification. A friend or family member cannot pick up your keys for you.Ìý

Move-in details will be provided by email to your @uwaterloo.ca email address.ÌýCampus Housing will not be able to accommodate early move-in for the spring 2025 term.ÌýPlease visit ourÌýshort term accommodations pageÌýfor more information. Ìý

Student families:ÌýÌý

Move-in details will be provided by email. Campus Housing will not be able to accommodate early move-in for the spring 2025.Ìý

Fall 2025

Move in

Fall 2025 move-in for graduate students and families starts on Monday, September 1.Ìý

Starting September 1, you can move inÌýanytime your residence's front desk is open. If you are arriving after the first day of classes, you will need to book a late arrival appointment through .

Please remember to have a physical copy of your government-issued photo ID or your WatCard when picking up your keys.ÌýWe cannot give you your keys without proper identification. A friend or family member cannot pick up your keys for you.Ìý

Move-in details will be provided by email to your @uwaterloo.ca email address in early August. Campus Housing will not be able to accommodate early move-in for the fall 2025 term. Please visit ourÌýshort term accommodations pageÌýif you need somewhere to stay before September 1.Ìý

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Not sure what you should pack and what is best left at home during your studies? Refer toÌýWhat Should I PackÌýlist, with a printable checklist of what to bring (and what notÌýto bring) whether you’re living in a traditional room or a suite.Ìý

WHAT IF I NEED TO MOVE IN EARLIER?

Campus Housing is not Ìýable to accommodate early move-in. Please see our short term accommodations options if you need to arrive before the first day of move-in.Ìý

HOW DO I FIND LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS?

Need extra time before moving in or have family and friends visiting? Our short term accommodations list has plenty of local options!Ìý

Students who are travelling to campus and need toÌýself isolateÌýas per Public Health guidelines will need to do so prior to moving into residence.  Residence space can not be offered to students for this purpose. A list of options and resources can be found on theÌýshort term accommodationsÌýpage that can help you find a place to stay during this time. 

Students can then make their own decision of the best accommodation option before moving intoÌýresidence.  Students will be required to plan their own activities and make payment directly with the accommodation provider.Ìý

Move-out

Students on graduate housing contract for winter 2025 who are moving out are expected to move-out of residence by Friday August 29, 2025, at 10 a.m.

  • NOTE: Consecutive students with a fall contract are not required to move out.

StudentÌýFamilies your move-out date is by 12 p.m. (noon) on the termination date outlined in your most recent N11 form.ÌýÌýPlease see refer to yourÌýterms and conditions for specific move-out details.Ìý*There are no exceptions to this move-out deadline.Ìý

Reminder: Please be sure to change your mailing address or set up a mail forwarding service throughÌýÌýto ensure you can still receive your mail.Ìý

Move-out Policies

  • Any student found to be residing in their room beyond the 24-hour policy will be charged $100 for every additional day.Ìý
  • Failure to return your keys to your residence front desk will result in a $100 charge to pay for a lock change.Ìý
  • Any items left behind will be disposed of which will result in a charge to your account.Ìý

For helpful hints on getting your unit move-out ready check-out the CLV end of term checklist .Ìý