Move-in Time Sign-up
Once you have a room assignment for the fall semester, you will be able to sign up for a move-in time in May if you are moving in during standard move-in.
New & Transfer Student Move-in Sign-up
Starts: May 8-11 | Closes: June 30
- New and transfer students gain access to move-in sign-up starting the week of May 8 and are able to schedule their move-in times right after they pick their room.
- New and transfer students living in learning communities will be able to pick their move-in times during learning community selection on April 20 and 21.
Returning Student Move-in Sign-up
Opens: Week of March 27 | Closes: June 30
Returning students will be able to start scheduling their move-in time based on their assigned residence hall.
Tuesdsay, March 28
• 9 a.m.: Kohl Hall
• 1 p.m.: Kreischer Compton & Darrow
Wednesday, March 29
• 9 a.m.: Falcon Heights
• 1 p.m.: Founders Hall
• 3 p.m.: Greek Village
Thursday, March 30
• 9 a.m.: McDonald Hall
• 11 a.m.: Offenhauer East
• 1 p.m.: Offenhauer West
Once the system opens for you...
In your "Housing & Meal Plan Application" either click "Book an Appointment" or "Sign Up for a Fall Move-In Time." New and transfer students who just finished picking their room will see a link to click to sign up for move-in times on the "Application Complete" page.
MyBGSU > Housing & Meal Plan Application > Book an Appointment > Sign Up for a Fall Move-In Time
Move-in Ticket & Packet
During standard move-in, Aug. 15-17 (new students) and 19-20 (returning students), you will need two things:
- Your move-in ticket
- Your move-in packet
Available Friday, Aug. 4, you can find both of these items in the same place where you sign up for a move-in time.Go to MyBGSU > Housing & Meal Plan Application > and click the button marked "Access Move-In Ticket and Packet" to pull up both items.
Before you arrive to campus, make sure you do the following:
- Save your move-in ticket to your phone OR print a copy and bring it with you on your move-in day.
- Review your move-in packet, which has detailed information on what you can expect for move-in, including how to navigate our campus on these days.
IMPORTANT: Your move-in ticket is how you will check in. Not bringing your move-in ticket will delay your move into your room.
Important Details
- You will have until Friday, June 30 to sign up for a move-in time.
- If you do not have a move-in appointment by the deadline, you are not cleared to move-in. Please call 419-372-2011 to schedule your appointment.
- Make sure your bill is paid in full. You will not be able to check in until you have been cleared by the Office of the Bursar.
- To provide a smooth and timely move-in for each student, we limit the number of individuals who will be moving in each hour. You are required to adhere to your move-in appointment.
- If you do not remember your move-in appointment, you can review your appointment by clicking on "Book an Appointment" and navigate back to the page where you signed up for a move-in time. You will see the time displayed at the top of the page. If you still require assistance, please send an email to reslife@bgsu.edu and we will send it to you.
- It is VERY important you don't overpack. You can bring two vehicles with you, but don't bring more than what can fit into a compact car.
Arrival Drive-thru Check-in Process
If you arrive to campus on Aug. 15-17 (new students) or Aug. 19-20 (returning students), DO NOT go straight to your residence hall. You MUST go through the drive-thru check-in process first.
- Enter Bowling Green from I-75 and head West on Wooster Street toward campus and follow the signs to the drive-thru check-in parking lot at the Stroh Center.
- When you arrive on campus, make sure your vehicle sign is filled out and placed on your windshield.
- You will be expected at the Stroh within your Move-in time window. Example: If your move-in appointment is at noon, you should arrive between 12-1 p.m.
- No one should get out of the vehicle during check-in. Check-in will be easier if the student is sitting in the driver seat or front passenger seat.
- Have your BG1 Card, or photo ID if you don't have one, ready to show at check-in.
- When you enter the parking lot, you will be directed to your residence hall check-in tent.
- Vehicles that will be going through the check-in process must be no higher than 7 feet high. Vehicles higher than this height will be directed to an adjacent lot until the student in the check-in vehicle has completed their check-in.
- Vehicles that will be going through the check-in process must be no higher than 7 feet high. Vehicles higher than this height will be directed to an adjacent lot until the student in the check-in vehicle has completed their check-in.
- Show either your digital or printout Move-in Ticket we will need the QR code.
- At the tent, a Residence Life staff member will ask to see your BG1 card (or photo ID) and Move-In Ticket. REMEMBER: Do not get out of your car.
- Once they have confirmed you have been cleared to move-in, they will check you in and give you the following:
- Room Key(s)
- Driving map and will go over unloading zone & long-term parking information
- Welcome packet
- After our staff has answered any questions you may have, we will connect with your residence hall to ensure the unloading zone is ready.
- If the unloading zone is crowed, you will be asked to park in the waiting area and will be deployed once the traffic at your building has cleared.
DRIVE-THRU CHECK-IN:
AUG. 15-17 and 19-20
Stroh Center Parking Lot
1535 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, OH 43403
Residence Hall Arrival
- When you arrive at your residence hall, you will be asked for your vehicle sign and your arrival time will be written on it.
- You will have 15 minutes to unload the vehicle and move it to long-term parking (Lots R, 5 & 12)
- Once your vehicle has been checked in, you can grab a cart or use your own to unload your vehicle. Make sure one person stays with your vehicle at all times while unloading.
- After 15 minutes, please move your vehicle to long-term parking. NOTE: If you are keeping a vehicle on campus, you will need to leave your car in Lot 12 after you move-in, which is the residential student parking lot.
- Once you are in your room, inspect your room and fill out the Room Condition Report in the Housing Portal on MyBGSU to receive your mailbox code.
Late & Early Arrivals
- If you arrive late for your check-in time, don’t worry, when you arrive at the Stroh Center a staff member will be able to help you. There is NO NEED to call our office if you are late.
- If you arrive before move-in begins for the day, we ask that you wait to pull into the Stroh Center parking lot until your time to check-in.
- If you arrive after move-in has ended for the day, you will need to go to your residence hall and check-in at the front desk.
Group Move-in
If you are a member of a group, organization or team that requires you to move-in earlier than your standard move-in dates, information will be sent to your BGSU email account with details about your groups early move-in process from either the leader of your group or the Office of Residence Life.
Students moving in with the groups below DO NOT need to sign up for a move-in time if their group's leader/director has confirmed with the student that their move-in arrangements have been taken care of.
| Group | Additional Details (If Applicable) | Move-in Date |
| AIMS | Aug. 11 | |
| FalconQuest | Aug. 11 | |
| Thompson Scholars Link Leaders | Aug. 12 | |
| Thompson Scholars Participants | Aug. 13 | |
| FLY Program | Aug. 15 | |
| Generation Falcon | Aug. 13 | |
| Multicultural Summer Link | Aug. 11 | |
| Trio Program | TBD | |
| Army ROTC Cadets | TBD |
New and Transfer Students: If you are in one of the below groups you MUST select a move-in time during the date(s) required. If no times are available on the date(s) you are required to move in, call the Office of Residence Life at 419-372-2011 and we will work with you to schedule a move-in time.
Returning Students: If you are in one of the below groups you MUST select a move-in time during the date(s) required. If no times are available on the date you are required to move in, call the Office of Residence Life at 419-372-2011 and we will work with you to schedule a move-in time.
| Group | Additional Details (If Applicable) | Move-in Date |
| Air Force ROTC Learning Community | Move in by 3 p.m. on Aug. 15, New Cadet Orientation is Aug. 16 & 17 | Aug. 15 |
| Arts Village Learning Community | Returning Student Leaders only | Aug. 15 |
| Arts Village Learning Community | New Students | Aug. 16 |
| Business District Learning Community | Aug. 15 |
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| Chapman Learning Community | Move in by 3 p.m. on Aug. 16 (Student Leaders ONLY) | Aug. 15 |
| Chapman Learning Community | Move in by 3 p.m. on Aug. 15 (New Students ONLY) | Aug. 16 |
| Criminal Justice Learning Community | Returning Student Leaders Only | Aug. 15 |
| Criminal Justice Learning Community | Move in by 2 p.m. on Aug. 16 (New Students ONLY) | Aug. 16 |
| Honors College | Move in by Noon on Aug. 15 (Student Leaders ONLY) | Aug. 15 |
| Honors Learning Community | New Students | Aug. 15 |
| PSA/ALS Scholarship Students | Move in by Noon on Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 |
| ECCO | Returning Student Leaders Only | Aug. 15 |
| ECCO | Aug. 16 |
Updated: 05/25/2023 11:10AM