In collaboration with a third-party vendor, we have arranged additional assistance for students and families during the move-in process. This vendor’s specific responsibility is to actively search for vehicles in the unloading zones and provide unloading services. In the event of any issues or concerns related to our vendors, please seek assistance from an HRL staff member or visit the Information Tent. Please note that the availability of vendors is limited and may be influenced by factors such as breaks, the volume of arriving vehicles, and the total number of vehicles. We kindly request that you refrain from tipping our vendors.
Move-In Volunteers (MVPs) can be found at information stations located in and around the unloading zones. The availability of MVPs may vary depending on factors such as breaks, the volume of arriving vehicles, and the number of vehicles. Their primary role is to assist in unloading vehicles and transporting belongings to the assigned rooms. It is important for students to check their housing assignments before arriving on campus. There are three shifts available throughout the day:
Members of the surrounding community, UCF faculty and staff have been invited to serve as Move-In Volunteers.
There are 9 tents conveniently positioned near the unloading zones of each residential community. These information tents are staffed by Housing and Residence Life (HRL) employees and volunteers, providing coverage from the sun and rain, as well as offering move-in equipment, water, and assistance with general inquiries about the check-in process. Limited Move-In Volunteers and carts will also be available at the Information Tents. We strongly recommend that students and families bring their own dollies. To ensure an efficient process, we have implemented a bifurcated approach: upon arrival, students should proceed directly to the check-in stations, while families can begin unloading and heading towards their student’s building. Please note that Information Stations close promptly at 3:30 pm, and all HRL move-in equipment must be returned to the community office in order to retrieve photo identification.
During every day of move-in weekend, designated areas are provided for overflow/overnight parking, as unloading zones operate similarly to airport drop-off/arrival terminals, where vehicles cannot remain parked due to limited proximity to residence halls. To ensure a smooth process, students should review the Move-In community directional maps prior to arrival and purchase a virtual parking decal for on-campus vehicle storage. For more information, please visit UCF Parking Services.
Student and family arrival and unloading zones will be supervised by UPD (University Police Department) and Parking Services. It is important that vehicles do not remain unattended during unloading and that they promptly move to long-term weekend parking areas. The assistance of MVPs are crucial in ensuring a smooth process.