Move-In IconMove-In Spring 2027

 

The following is important information for those returning to campus or moving on campus for the first time.

Important Dates:

  • December 1st, 2026:  Room Assignments go out
  • January 8th, 2026:  New student and Transfer move-in between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. 
  • January 11th, 2027: First day of classes

Check-In Information:

New Students

Detailed information about your arrival will be emailed to all students in early December.

  • Location

    All students arriving on the 8th will proceed to the West Thomson Residence Hall. There you will check in and receive your room key. You will then proceed to your assigned residence hall to move in.

     

  • Parking lots/spaces immediately outside of your residence hall will be unload only areas. You should pull up to the unload area and should unload your belongings onto the curb before moving your vehicle to parking at the Cherry Road Lot (Lot F on Parking Map).  You will be allowed 10 minutes to unload your vehicle.  Once you have parked your vehicle, you will return and begin moving your belongings to your room.

     

  • Students arriving any other day outside of the 8th will receive specific instructions via their student email.

     

Important Information

  • Parking Permits - If you are planning to bring a car to campus, you will need to purchase a parking permit from the Winthrop University Police Department. Additional details regarding permit cost can be found by logging onto the online parking permit request page. Students can pick up their parking pass at the Winthrop University Police Department when they arrive on campus
  • What to Bring/What Not to Bring - It's never too early to begin the packing process. Start by knowing what you can bring to campus (PDF-502K) this year in addition to looking through our FAQ.
  • All beds except for those in Phelps Hall are loftable and nothing additional is needed. You can also lower the beds to normal height if you prefer. The beds in Phelps are traditional beds that can be raised and lowered (knee height to waist height). 
  • Margaret Nance does not have an elevator, and while other residence halls do they become congested quickly so please plan accordingly. Residence Life has a limited number of moving bins; however, we recommend you bring a handcart for your move-in if you own one. Not all residence halls have elevators and their availability cannot be guaranteed on move-in day.

Immunization Compliance Checklist

Required Deadline: December 1st

Immunization compliance must be completed through the Health Services Patient Portal by December 1st.

To sign up for move-in, you must first complete all immunization requirements through Health Services. This requirement applies to:

  • All incoming students residing on campus
  • Returning students with an immunization hold
  • All students living on campus and/or attending in-person classes

Incoming students will be activated in Banner by mid-May and can then access the Patient Portal using their Winthrop email address and password.

How to Confirm Compliance

  • Log in to the Patient Portal.
  • Complete all required forms.
  • Submit all required immunization documentation.
  • Verify that all items display a green check mark, indicating compliance.

Questions?

For assistance with immunization requirements or access to the Patient Portal:

·       Review the Immunization website

·       Call Health Services at (803) 323-2206

·       Email wuhealth@winthrop.edu