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Fall 2025 Move-In Information
Congratulations and welcome home to your on-campus student housing at Cal State East Bay! We are excited to have you join our vibrant community as engaged learners. Below you will learn more about the Move-In appointments.
Your 2025-2026 Housing Contracts starts on August 14, 2025. All residents may begin to reside starting on that day. Move-in dates and times are special events catered to each community and have designated programs, staff, and supporting equipment to ensure a smooth move-in for you.
Move-In Dates & Times
August 14 - August 16, 2025
Kick off your college journey and make the most of our exciting welcome activities by moving in on August 14. Select a “main move-in appointment” to meet the full Housing Team and get help settling into your new home away from home. We strongly encourage all first-time Housing residents to arrive on this day to take full advantage of the experience!
Not sure which building you are in? Click “Understand Your Assignment” below. We encourage you to move-in on the designated date to minimize traffic and ensure a smooth move-in process for your new year.
**Remember, you must schedule an appointment on the .
Housing Move-In is just around the corner, and our team is excited to welcome you to your new home! To help you prepare, we invite you to join one of our upcoming online webinars.
During the session, we’ll cover everything you need to know for a smooth Move-In experience, including:
- How to schedule your Move-In appointment
- Tips for connecting with your roommates
- What to pack and how to plan ahead
- Submit your
We’ll also share important campus information about:
These webinars are a great way to get your questions answered and feel confident about your first weeks at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ. We hope to see you there!
Register Here:
- Friday, July 18 at 2PM -
- Friday, July 25 at 2PM -
- Friday, August 1 at 2PM -
- Friday, August 8 at 2PM -
At the main Move-In Appointments, Housing staff will provide curbside check-in along with personalized support to help you settle into your new space. If you arrive during an After-Hours/Late Appointment, you’ll check in directly at the Housing Front Desk, and receive self-guided resources to assist with your move-in. It is imperative that you set up appointments for both types to ensure we are aware of your arrival.
After Hours/Late Move-In Days
Appointment availability has been carefully designed to optimize your move-in experience. We ask that you look at available options to plan accordingly. Should you have unresolved conflicts, please contact the Housing office at housing@csueastbay.edu to provide context for your conflict, and a team member will reach out to provide dates when alternative options may be available.
To help with the flow of the move-in process, we designate your move in time according to the building that you will be moving into, in addition to the floor number.
To determine your building number, you will look at the first number of your room assignment.
Building Number |
Building Name |
Example |
---|---|---|
1 |
Calaveras |
114 A |
2 |
Coloma |
224 C |
3 |
Sierra |
334 A |
4 |
Sonora |
424 C |
6 |
Tamalpais |
648 D |
7 |
Shasta |
712 A |
8 |
Diablo |
822 A |
9 |
Sequoia |
947 B |
10 |
Juniper |
1032 D |
To determine your floor number for buildings 1-9, you will look at the second digit of your room assignment.
To determine your floor number for building 10, you will look to the third digit of your room assignment.
Example | Floor |
---|---|
114 A |
First |
224 C |
Second |
334 A |
Third |
424 C |
Second |
648 D |
Fourth |
712 A |
First |
822 A |
Second |
947 B |
Fourth |
1032 D |
Third |
For driving directions, click here.
Preparation
To prepare for your move-in, please remember to pack a photo ID. If you are a returning on-campus housing resident, you will need to bring your Baycard to the Move-In process. New residents must 1 week prior to Move-In.
Process
To ensure your successful transition to on-campus Housing, the Move-In process comprises a series of events: curbside check-in/key pick-up, completion of the Housing Inspection Form, and Move-In festivities. As the appointments have been structured around intentional traffic management, we ask that you keep to your scheduled time.
The only entrance into University Housing will be the small side street located behind Pioneer Kitchen on Harder Rd. Keep that in mind when you are coordinating your travel.
Stop 1 (Curve by PK)
The only entrance into University Housing will be the small side street located behind Pioneer Kitchen on Harder Rd. Keep that in mind when you are coordinating your travel. Once you arrive to Stop 1, a Housing designee will provide you with further guidance.
Stop 2 (Check-In Overview)
Proceed towards the check-in area, remain in your vehicle and a volunteer will guide you to a waiting zone. Your Housing check-in items, including any new keys and instructions, will be brought to your car. Please note, that all residents must go through this stop even if you are a returning resident who may already have a previously issued BayCard. If you are not arriving by personal vehicle, we will have designated space for you to complete the move-in process.
Stop 3 (Unload)
Move your vehicle to any of the designated 30-minute Unloading Zones closest to your residential community. Moving rolling bins will be available throughout the unloading area for your convenience.
Stop 4 (Park)
Once you have finished unloading your vehicle, please move your vehicle to a designated long-term parking area. If you are a student and need to park your vehicle, you’ll need to exit Housing and loop back through. You’ll be able to park your vehicle in the “Long Term Parking” zone.
Resources for You
Residents and their guest(s) will have the opportunity to borrow rolling bins for designated times to assist with moving personal items. Unloading permits will also be available for temporary parking by designated curbside closest to your community. Should you have questions or inquiries about other accommodations or seek accessibility needs, please get in touch with the Housing office at housing@csueastbay.edu. Housing Resource Fair will also be located by the Pioneer Kitchen for additional resources that can assist with your time living on campus.
Festivities
Keep an eye out on the exciting festivities we have in store for moving in!
Q: Will there be food or refreshments provided?
A: Residents and their guests are encouraged to visit the Pioneer Kitchen during their Move-In appointment to enjoy refreshments and/or lunch during the meal period. Residents can begin to use their meal plans starting thursday, August 14, and their guests can join them for a complimentary meal at lunch on their Move-In Appointment Day.
Q: Do I have a choice of my bunk space?
A: Your bunk space is determined by the official letter assigned with your room assignment. Please review the “Understand Your Assignment” section to preview what is your space designation. If you believe you need accommodations for the bed you selected, please consult with Student Housing.
Q: I want to swap space after I move in, what do I do?
A: The room change process will reopen at the end of August. More details for room changes will be available closer to the date of the request. Residents are not permitted to coordinate their own room swap prior to the approval process due to safety and license agreement policies.
Q: Can I mail packages before my move-in date?
A: Residents may only mail to Pioneer Heights about one and a half weeks prior to move-in (August 7). Packages that arrive before August 7 will be returned to the sender. After confirmation from the mailroom to your horizon email of package arrival, packages may be picked up from the El Dorado Mailroom during operation hours. Please visit the mailroom website for more information on your mailing address.