Move-In and Move-Out | Undergraduate Housing

Prepping for move-in

The best way to be prepared for move-in is to prep in advance. It's important to come to campus knowing what to bring and what to wait to buy until you are here.

Learn more about: 

  • What we provide
  • What to bring
  • What not to bring
  • If you bring
  • Home2Home Shipping

How to prep for move-in 

Campus Ready Linen Program

Move-in schedules and instructions

Move-in on campus is an exciting time of year. It is filled with excitement, happy tears and heavy lifting. Before you arrive get familiar with our move-in process.

  • Spring 2027
    • Students new to CU Boulder will move in on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
  • Fall 2027
    • Students are discouraged from making travel arrangements until after they have selected their move-in appointment in June 2027.
    • Fall 2027 dates will be announced in Nov. 2026 
Move-out and break information

Please keep in mind the following information about breaks and move-out. 

  • Residence halls close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, and all students without a winter break contract should plan to vacate their rooms by that time. Code Talker & Bear Creek B remain open throughout the break. Winter break housing applications are available in your MyCULiving portal beginning in mid-September.
  • All residence halls, Code Talker and Bear Creek close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2027. All students must plan to vacate by that time.

Move-out and break information  

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