Move-in Day & NSO Schedule
For the majority of first-year and transfer students, moving onto campus and orientation will occur On Wednesday, August 19, 2026. During this time you will move into your residence hall and complete the remaining checklist items before attending a new student Convocation.
Schedule highlights
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Move-in
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Family Lunch at the Hilltop Cafe
4 p.m. New Student Convocation
4:30 p.m. Families depart
4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. NSO programming
8:30 p.m. Evening entertainment
10 a.m.-5 p.m. NSO programming
5 p.m Tour uptown Mount Vernon
8 p.m. Evening entertainment
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. NSO programming
7 p.m. Evening entertainment
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. NSO Programming
7 p.m. PAAC event
No NSO programming
Block 1, Day 1
First day of class!
*Fall sport athletes:get your move-in date from your coach.
Schedules & map
Download copies of your schedule and the move-in map to prepare to arrive on campus.
- NSO and Move-in schedule for first-year students (coming soon)
- NSO and Move-in schedule for transfer students (coming soon)
- Move-in campus map
Arrival and moving-in
Please refer to the fall opening information compiled by our residence life staff for details on your arrival to campus and moving into the residence halls for:
- An overview of the move-in process and schedule
- Suggestions for packing
- Additional information related to residence life
Work-study verification
Students with work-study awards will need to provide original proof of identity. For most students, this can be an original Social Security card, birth certificate, or U.S. passport. Additional options are described at the end of the I-9 employment eligibility verification form.