Important Dates
July 25, 2025
Room placement emails are sent to your UWyo account. Keep an eye on your inbox to find out where you’ll be living.
August 15, 2025
Move-in day for Saddle Up participants. You'll get settled early so you're ready for the full week of activities.
August 18-22, 2025
Saddle Up week begins! This first-year program helps you get comfortable on campus, meet friends and learn the ropes.
August 23, 2025
Main move-in day for all residence hall students. Bring your things, meet your roommate, and start your year at UW.
Staggered Move-In Schedule
Staggered move-in times will be implemented this year to streamline the move-in process, ensuring it is safe, organized, and efficient for everyone. By scheduling specific times for different groups to move in, we can reduce congestion, manage traffic, and ensure elevator availability. This approach also allows for better resource allocation and more personalized assistance, resulting in a smoother, less stressful experience for all residents. We are excited to welcome our students and look forward to making their move-in experience as pleasant and efficient as possible.
Get Ready for Move-In
Get ready for move-in at UW! Whether you're arriving early for Saddle Up or moving in on the main date, here's a quick look at what to expect. Watch your UWyo email, mark your calendar, and start preparing for life in the residence halls.
Prepare for Move-In
Know what to pack — and what to leave behind. Get organized early so you can focus on the excitement of arriving at UW.
Schedule & Instructions
Learn what to expect on move-in day. From arrival times to check-in procedures, everything you need to know is here.
Helpful Resources for New Cowboys
Student tips on what to pack (and what not to) for your new life at UW.
Helpful advice for sharing space and starting off on the right foot.
Take a closer look at your new home and what each hall has to offer.
Frequently asked move-in questions
Move-In Day is an exciting time for Cowboys and their families! Our FAQ covers everything from arrival logistics to hall access, parking and what to expect on day one.
Move-in is scheduled for Saddle Up participants on Friday, August 15, 2025.
Residents that are not participating in Saddle Up will move-in on August 23, 2025.
The room placement email will contain a link to request any changes prior to move-in. This does not guarantee a change can be made. If a room update can be made prior to move-in, an updated booking email will be sent to you. Otherwise, you will move into your assigned space and work with the residence coordinator of your building for a possible room change later in the semester.
Packing can be overwhelming – we've tried to make it as simple as possible. Check out our move-in guide and our Preparing for Move-In page to make your packing easier.
There will be several moving carts available to assist with moving your belongings into your room. To use a cart, you will have to leave behind an ID (not your WyoOne card) until returned. Residents are welcome to bring their own moving supplies (i.e., dolly) as well!
There may be some lines for the elevators and carts, but they move quickly! Pay attention to your move-in time.
All students are part of a process called roommate agreements. Your Resident Assistant (RA) will talk with you about completing your agreement. If something falls through or if one roommate is not holding up the agreement, your RA will assist you in a mediation process.
A full-time, live-in Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for each Residence Hall. Also, a student staff member, called an RA (Resident Assistant), lives on every floor.
The concern for the safety and security of our residents is shared by all segments of the university. The dorms are locked 24/7 and residents gain access to their respective building through electronic access using their WyoOne ID card. The university also has a full-time police department.
A meal plan is required for those students living in the residence halls. Our meal plans give students freedom from grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning up and provides good daily nutrition. Our dining center serves as an extension of students' living space.
Although you don't need a parking permit to park your vehicle in a 30 minute unloading zone during move-in, you will need a permit to park on campus after that. Contact Transportation Services to learn about purchasing a permit for the academic year.
