Move-In Information Spring 2026
Each semester, we welcome our new students to campus and celebrate the return of students who have been away. Move-in at Geneseo is a busy and fun time!
Below we have provided a summary of the essential information for students settling in (or back in) to campus.
Check-In Process
New Residential Student Move-In
*all new first year and transfer students as well as all readmitted students or returning Geneseo students moving back onto campus.
**These students should receive their assignments by January 9 if they applied before January 1
Friday, January 16 | 10am-noon
Location: MacVittie College Union Hunt Room | Central Check-In
Our new students will participate in a central check-in process. Here, you will receive welcome materials, your room key, and Geneseo ID card (ONLY IF you submitted your photo ahead of time). Please have your License or another form of Picture ID with you in order to Check-In.
All students must arrive prior to 11:50 a.m. to ensure they can be checked in prior to central check-in closing and to be ready for Orientation.
As a reminder, while we have a limited number of carts available, students and families should plan and prepare to move in without one if one is not available during their arrival. Unload zones must be vacated as quickly as possible to make room for the next vehicle.
Move-In Dates
New Student | Friday, January 16
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
College Union Hunt Room
Returning Student | Sunday, January 18
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Residence Halls
Returning Student Move-In
Sunday, January 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Residence Halls
All returning residents students are welcome to arrive at their residence hall after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 18.
As a reminder, while we have a limited number of carts available, students and families should plan and prepare to move in without one if one is not available during their arrival. Unload zones must be vacated as quickly as possible to make room for the next vehicle.
While students can arrive later than this time, lockout assistance and carts will not be available outside of this time frame. Students cannot arrive earlier.
*As a reminder, returning students who have applied for and were granted room change for the spring semester must check in on January 16 between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. otherwise their spring room change will be canceled.
Housing Assignments
Students can view their housing assignments through the Symplicity Residence software once released. They will be prompted for their Geneseo username and password.
New students can expect housing assignments by January 9, 2026 for on time applicants.
Questions?
Email Residence Life: reslife@geneseo.edu
Call Residence Life: 585-245-5726
Our Move-In Recommendations
- Arrive On Time: Arriving at your scheduled move in time is imperative to a smooth check in day. Arriving outside of your time will likely cause a delay for yourself and others.
- Picture ID/License: Have your state issued license or another form of picture identification available to show at Check-In.
- New Student Checklist: Make sure you've completed everything on the new student checklist.
- Packing: Check out our "what to bring" page. We ask you to carefully consider the amount of personal belongings you bring.
- Parking Permit: Get your parking permit online in advance. It will be mailed to your home or campus mailbox.
- Complete your Room Condition Form prior to completely unpacking. Your RCR is used for end of year damage billing. If there is any damage to your room (i.e., paint chips, damaged tiles, etc.) you must add this to your RCR otherwise you may be billed for these damages upon check out. Don't forget to look behind and under furniture (it is easier to do this before fully unpacking). Please see our Damage Billing site for more information. If you need assistance, please find a building RA. Once you are checked in to Symplicity Residence, you have 7 days to complete the RCR before no further changes can be made.