Move-In Information

Fall 2025 Move-In Information:

• Freshmen Students: August 20, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Returning, Transfer, and International Students: August 22, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

*All students checking in outside of the time slots listed above should go to their village office to be directed to the appropriate check-in location.

Please note: Students will be assigned to a move-in time slot viewable via your housing portal in early August. Residents can adjust their time slot via their housing portal. 

Move-In Information Newsletter:

• 2024 Fall Move-In Newsletter- Freshmen (PDF, 12.9 MB)
• 2024 Fall Move-In Newsletter- Returning, Transfer, and International Residents (PDF, 12.7 MB)

Fall 2025 Move-In Checklist

1. Review your move-in time slot from your Housing portal.
2. Pay all CSUCI fees by 4:30 p.m. on 8/19/25.
3. Submit your emergency contact information via myCI Records before your arrival.
4. Sign the License Agreement. If you are a minor, you must have your signed Minor License Agreement on file.
5. Please bring only essential supporters to assist you during your move-in and reduce the number of people on campus for Move-In day. Any supporter requirements will be required via the Move In Newsletter.
6. Bring Identification! If you have your CSUCI Dolphin ID, please provide it during check-in. If you have not received your Dolphin ID Card or completed the process in Sage Hall, please provide another form of picture identification.

What to bring and avoid for move-in:

• For detailed list of items to bring refer to the Move-In Packing List and What Not to Bring  (PDF, 144 KB)
• For full list of items to avoid refer to the Resident Handbook (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Santa Rosa Village bedrooms include: Bed, mattress, desk, chair, bookshelf, filing cabinet, drawers, cube-shaped mini-refrigerator, & mini trash cans

• Bring: Bedding, school supplies, room décor (damage free), decoration posting putty, personal toiletries, caddy for your shower items, sandals to shower in, detergent, mini trash bags, mirrors (avoid over the door), a fan
• Avoid additional appliances including refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, portable air conditioning or heater units. Avoid nails, tacks, or Command Strips as these typically damage the facility. Avoid electrical cords without a power surge.

Santa Cruz Village suites include: Bed, mattress, desk, chair, bookshelf, filing cabinet, drawers, one or two mini-fridges, a microwave, & mini trash cans

• Bring: Bedding, school supplies, room décor (damage free), decoration posting putty, personal toiletries, cleaning items for your bathrooms, mini trash bags, detergent, mirrors (avoid over the door), a fan
• Avoid additional appliances including refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, portable air conditioning or heater units. Avoid nails, tacks, or Command Strips as these typically damage the facility. Avoid electrical cords without a power surge.

Anacapa Village apartments include: Bed, mattress, desk, chair, bookshelf, filing cabinet, drawers, refrigerator, oven & stove, dishwasher, microwave, trash cans, kitchen table, kitchen chairs, living room sofa, living room chairs, living room end table, & coffee table

• Bring: Bedding, school supplies, room décor (damage free), decoration posting putty, personal toiletries, detergent, bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, trash bags, a fan
• Avoid additional appliances including refrigerators, microwaves, portable air conditioning or heater units. Avoid nails, tacks, or Command Strips as these typically damage the facility. Avoid electrical cords without a power surge.

Town Center apartments include: Bed, mattress, desk, chair, bookshelf, filing cabinet, drawers, refrigerator, oven & stove, dishwasher, microwave, trash cans, kitchen barstools, washer & dryer, living room sofa, living room chairs, living room end table, & coffee table

• Bring: Bedding, school supplies, room décor (damage free), decoration posting putty, personal toiletries, bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, trash bags
• Avoid additional appliances including refrigerators, microwaves, portable air conditioning or heater units. Avoid nails, tacks, or Command Strips as these typically damage the facility. Avoid electrical cords without a power surge.

Questions about what you can or cannot bring? Contact us for more information

Check-In Times:

Residents may check-in during their check-in time they selected on their Housing portal. 

Fees:

Room and board charges will be posted to student accounts prior to move-in. All tuition and room and board fees (according to village assignment) are due on or before the deadline, even if you are expecting financial aid that has not yet funded. *Please note that any student who fails to pay tuition and fee obligations by the payment deadline may be dropped from their classes and will not be able to move in until the balance owed is cleared.

Roommate Information:

To view roommate information (once it has been posted):

• Select the "Student Housing" link after logging on to your myCI.
• Select "My Housing" in the top menu bar and navigate to "Academic Year XXXX-XXXX Booking Summary" and select the hyperlink located under Roommate(s).
• Select "Continue" located in the lower left hand corner.
• Select "Continue" beside the "Academic Year XXXX-XXXX" term.
• By selecting any one of your designated roommates' profile listed under "view profile", individual email contact information will be displayed for each roommate.
• We encourage you to contact your roommates prior to move in to get to know them and coordinate items you may want to bring to campus.

Linen Program

For your convenience we have partnered with Dormroom.com powered by Dormify to provide an easy, affordable way to purchase Twin XL bedding, room storage solutions, and everything else you will need (and want) for your new home away from home. Please visit our page with Dormify to get move-in day ready and  create your dream home!

Care Packages Program 

Housing provide a program where loved ones can send on campus residents gifts! The Care Package program has a variety of goodies that students can receive throughout the academic year depending on the package purchased. In addition to a gift, a personal card is included where loved ones can provide encouraging statements or wish good luck at their resident's new founded education. Packages can be purchased at any time but please factor in a shipping delay for those ordered close to the distribution date. 

Dolphin ID Card:

New Students: Your 6-digit Dolphin ID code is emailed to your myCI email before move-in. Please note that your code is confidential, and we will never ask you for it. You will obtain your Dolphin ID card during move-in. Or, you may obtain your card by visiting Student Business Services (SBS) in Sage Hall during normal business hours, beginning the Monday after move-in. You will want to carry your Dolphin ID card wherever you go on or off campus. On campus, your ID card provides you with identification, access to your meal plan at Islands Cafe, your flex dollars, as well as access to Santa Rosa Village. Off campus, your Dolphin ID can get you discounts at local businesses.

Social Media:

Join our community on social media for fun videos, tips, and reminders about upcoming deadlines to support you as you navigate living in housing!

More move-in information and pictures can be found on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Pinterest.

Questions about what you can or cannot bring? Contact us for more information!