Welcome Back, Huskies!
Returning students follow a different process for move-in than new students. This helps new students get acquainted with campus in an organized manner, and allows more flexibility for returning student move-in.
Move in times for returning students for Fall 2026:
Sunday August 23, 2026: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (cars must be moved to lot 24 by 8 pm)
Wednesday August 26, 2026: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Thursday August 27, 2026: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday August 28, 2026: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday August 29, 2026: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday August 30, 2026: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Returning students are not permitted to move-in on Monday, August 24, or Tuesday, August 25. These dates are reserved specifically for new students.
Returning students will pick up their residence hall keys at their designated residence hall reception desk. Daniell Heights contract holders will go to the Wadsworth Hall Reception Desk. Any student who arrives on or after the first day of class on Monday, August 31 will need to check in at the Wadsworth Hall reception desk.
Early Arrivals
Some students are required to arrive early to the University.
Residence Education and Housing Services Staff Members:
If you are a Resident Assistant, Operations Assistant, OTL, Desk Staff member or other
Residence Education and Housing Services staff member, please follow the instructions
of your supervisor for your scheduled arrival date and time.
Student Athletes:
If you are a student athlete and you are required by the University to arrive early in accordance with NCAA regulations impacting fall
sport practice schedules, you will need to follow your coach's arrival instructions. Please arrive at your scheduled date and time. If you are unsure of your scheduled date and time, please contact your coach.
Please note: only athletes in select sports are permitted early move-in. Unapproved athletes who arrive ahead of their scheduled date and time will not be permitted to move in to their rooms. Early-arriving athletes are advised that the residential dining halls will not be open for normal business before August 23. Early arriving athletes will need to follow their coach's instructions regarding meal service.
Additional Information
Here are more ways to stay informed:
- Residential Living website—Use the "search" feature for quick results.
- Residential Living Instagram page—Check it out for updates throughout the year.
- Check your student account on August 1 for your fall housing assignment details. Details will not be posted before August 1.
- Talk to your RA. Your RA can provide a wealth of information and lives conveniently near you. If they are busy, slide a note under the door, write on the whiteboard, or send them an email. They will catch up with you.
- Call the Reception Desk. The Reception Desks are located in your residence hall. The reception desk staff
are extremely knowledgeable. Reception desks are open during the academic school year.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday
and Saturday.
- Douglass Houghton Hall: 906-487-4650
- East Hall: 906-487-3670
- McNair Hall: 906-487-4700
- Wadsworth Hall: 906-487-4600
- Contact the Residential Living office
- Location: 153W Wadsworth Hall
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Phone: 906-487-2682—please include your name, M number, and phone number when leaving a message
- Email: housing@mtu.edu—please include your name, M number, and phone number in your email
- Location: 153W Wadsworth Hall