The request process for early arrival will be communicated by campus email to all residents with confirmed housing assignments in late July. In order to assist in planning,
the following are the estimated early move-in dates and associated costs, based on previous year’s rate:
- Monday, August 25th: $300
- Tuesday, August 26th: $225
- Wednesday, August 27th: $150
- Thursday, August 28th: $75
We will determine your early move-in charges based on the requested date or your arrival date, whichever is earlier. We will add these charges to your Fall term bill. Please pay them in accordance with University billing dates to avoid late fees.
If a URI department or program requests your early arrival, you may qualify for a discounted rate. Please contact your sponsoring department or program in advance to confirm any adjustments.
You can update your form in URI My Housing through August 28th if your arrival plans change.
Important Guidelines and Policies
Early move-in is a privilege, and we expect you to follow these rules:
- Adhere to the 2025-2026 Housing Agreement, the 2025-2026 HRL Community Policies Addendum, and the 2025-2026 Housing Cancellation Policy.
- We may remove you from campus immediately for any inappropriate or disruptive behavior until the official move-in date.
- Overnight guests are not allowed during the early move-in period.
- You do not need to sign up for a specific move-in time slot.
Move-In Instructions
More detailed instructions will be sent to you when your early arrival is confirmed. Some things to keep in mind, however, include:
- Your ID card will be activated at 8:00 AM on the day you selected for early move-in. Your ID will allow you access to your residence hall and room.
- Unloading: You may park in front of your residence hall with your flashers on while unloading. If unloading on a pathway, please be cautious of pedestrians and drive slowly.
- Once you?ve finished unloading, move your vehicle to a designated parking lot.
- You cannot park in faculty, staff, or restricted lots, and we may tow vehicles parked in unauthorized areas. Please avoid driving or parking in grassy areas.
Services During Early Move-In
Please be aware that campus services, including housing support, will be limited during the early move-in period.
- Your meal plan starts on August 29, 2025. Before then, you can purchase meals with cash, RAM Account, Visa, or MasterCard. The service hours are on the dining services webpage.