Move-in

Check-in appointments are available any time after you have selected or been assigned to a space. Each resident must set an appointment in the Clemson Home Portal to determine the exact time and date that you will check in. Below you will find the dates that will be available for each student classification.

2025 Fall Move-in

• General Move-in: August 13-16
  • 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
  • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday
• Sorority (Barnett, Quad, Smith) Move-in: August 11
• Sorority Potential New Members Move-in: August 12
• Orientation
• Welcome Week

In case there is severe weather during move-in, be sure to familiarize yourself with Clemson University warning sirens and safe alerts. If severe weather impacts move-in operations, notification will be sent through the CU Safe Alert system.

Be sure you’re staying up to date with everything from Clemson Home.

• Check your Clemson email frequently
• Follow us on social media
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

The Clemson Home Guide gives you all the resources you’ll need for move-in and on-campus living right in the palm of your hand!

How to Download

• Download the Clemson University Events App from the app store on your phone (Android or iOS).
• Open the app and search for Clemson University Housing & Dining

Consider bringing the following items. These are approved for use in University Housing and are not provided. Be sure to check with your roommate(s) so duplicate items are not brought.

• Trash can
• Broom & dustpan or small vacuum
• Laundry basket, detergent & fabric softener (for HE machines)
• Towels (bath, hand, washcloth)
• Toiletries
• Flip-flops for showering
• Bedding to fit an extra-long twin mattress: mattress cover/topper, sheets, pillows, blankets
  • Important note: Residents in Douthit Hills West (Buildings A, B, C and D) will need bedding to fit a full-size mattress instead.
• Clothes hangers
• Storage bins
• Folding chairs, inflatable seating, etc.
• Push pins or white sticky tack
• Re-usable water bottle
• A few dishes (bowl, plate, flatware)
• Can opener
• Laptop (CCIT’s List)
• Flashlight and batteries
• First aid kit/medicine
• Umbrella, raincoat & boots
• Television, mini-projector, or tablet
• Power strip (no extension cords)
• Clothes for the Fall semester

• Bathroom cleaning supplies
• Toilet paper
• Shower curtain

• Bathroom cleaning supplies
• Shower curtain
• Toilet paper
• Cooking utensils
• Cookware
• Dishes
• Most normal kitchen appliances, including microwave ovens, may be used in apartment
  kitchens. These include: George Foreman Grills®, Panini presses, coffee makers and Keurig machines, blenders,
  slow cookers and toasters (not toaster ovens)

We ask that residents do not bring the following items. This is done to keep our residents safe and our residence halls in good condition. These items are prohibited in all University Housing.

• Air conditioners and space heaters
• Parachute canopies on the ceiling
• Cooking appliances for the residence hall (i.e. rice cooker, toaster oven, hot plate)
• Fog, Smoke, and Haze Machines
• Weapons, explosives and fireworks
• Candles and wax warmers
• Incense
• Halogen lamps
• Hoverboard
• Extension cords
• Pets other than fish
• Screws, nails
• Refrigerators over 3.6 cubic feet
• Microwaves
• Grills
• Change for the washer/dryer – we offer limitless laundry in all our residential communities! (Not prohibited – just not needed.)
• Printer – Clemson offers no-cost printing quotas to all students each semester (Not prohibited – just not needed.)

*Common bathroom areas will be cleaned by custodial staff – all residents who have a sink, bathroom or kitchenette in their space will be responsible for their own cleaning.

Room decorations such as posters, curtains, bulletin boards, etc. may be used along with push pins and white sticky tack. However, no drilling or nailing is allowed. Curtains (tension rod recommended) must be fire resistant.

Less is More

• Contact your roommate(s) prior to move-in to avoid duplication of items
• Remember, move-in and move-out are busy times, and the smaller your load the easier it is to handle
• Space is always limited, so don’t bring anything you aren’t sure you’ll need
• Pack your stuff carefully to bring the fewest boxes possible

Be versatile

• Crates can be great for move-in and as shelves for your room
• Instead of bringing a futon, bring inflatable or folding furniture
• Folding ottomans can be great storage and seating
• Folding chairs are easy to transport and store, but provide extra seating when needed

Limit Your Wardrobe

• Think about the occasions you’ll need clothes for and pack accordingly. Remember, you don’t need everything.
• Limit your clothes to just what will fit in your clothes basket. Closet and dresser space is limited, so be selective!
• Bring clothes that work for multiple occasions and can be versatile.

Ditch the bulk and go small

• Instead of a TV, plan to watch on your laptop or phone, or bring a small projector
• Instead of bringing a minifridge, consider renting a Microfridge
• Instead of large furniture, find more portable seating options
• Instead of big decorations, go for small personalization

While we know that Command Strips are a staple for college housing, we have started to see damage in some of our residence halls after constant long-term use of the strips on drywall. To make sure our living spaces continue to be well-maintained and attractive for all current and future residents, we do ask that you consider using alternatives if possible. We love when our residents personalize their spaces and show off their personalities, so check out this list of decorating options that have worked well for other students.

• High and Mighty Hooks* (for drywall only)
• White sticky tack for posters and pictures
• Tension rods for curtains and storage needs
• Over the door hooks for doors, beds, etc.
• Magnetic hooks for metal surfaces, including lofted bed
• Freestanding shelving (wire shelving can be versatile, portable, and may have hooks)
• Freestanding towel or drying rack
• Suction cup hooks for smooth surfaces
• Clamp hooks and shelves
• Push pins for lightweight items
• Monkey hooks* for heavier items
• Helpyhooks*
• Push pin hooks

We encourage you to get creative with your room and figure out ways to make it your own. There are plenty of options and you can always look online for more ideas!

Note: Some communities have cinder block walls and will not be able to use many of our alternatives. For these communities, damage will be minimal and Command Strips may be your best option. These communities include the Shoeboxes (Benet, Cope, Geer, Sanders, Young), Bryan Mall (Barnett, Byrnes, Lever, Manning, Mauldin, Smith) and Thornhill Village.

*Clemson Home is not endorsing any specific products. Brand names are used only as common identifiers for general product types such as adhesive strips, drywall hooks, etc.

Twin XL bedding is required for all on-campus housing, except Douthit Hills West (which offer full-size beds)

DormRoom.com is a wonderful place to find all your campus essentials, selling the Twin XL sheets, as well as Clemson gifts, organization accessories, care packages, decor, and more! Purchasing your college supplies from this site allows you to get your shopping done in one place while also supporting the Clemson Residence Hall Association!

Shop Linens!

Items may be shipped ahead to the on-campus student post office in Dillard Hall behind Gressette. Please ensure you will be able to transport items back to your residence hall after picking them up.

To mail items to the student post office, use the format below.

Student Name
2275 University Station
Residence Hall Name PO Box Number
Clemson, SC 29632
**You will need to include your box number and residence hall name on Line 2 of the address. If you move to a new residence on campus, you will need to ensure you use the new residence hall name.

Information about your P.O. Box assignment will be sent to your Clemson University email account prior to move-in. Please do not ship anything until you receive your P.O. Box assignment.

You will receive an email notification when you have mail or packages available for pick up and will indicate if you will need to visit the Student Post Office or one of the package lockers located across campus.

Visit Mail Services to learn more or check out their mail and package locker FAQs.

Buying something from Amazon? Check out the guides to adding your student post-office address to your account and getting help.

Student Mail Services will be open 8am-7pm the weekend of move-in and the following weekend.

Your check-in location will depend on when you arrive. Please view the information below based on your planned check-in.

Fall Regular Check-in & Summer Start

All residents arriving during the designated Fall check-in dates will need to check in at the P-5 Parking Lot (at the intersection of Hwy 76 & Perimeter – Silas N. Pearman Blvd.) at your scheduled time to receive your key and unloading pass before proceeding to your building. You will receive a text message when it is time to check-in and will need to follow the check-in packet driving directions and instructions.

All residents are limited to two vehicles during move-in, and we encourage you to pack light and avoid the use of moving trucks, trailers, and other oversized vehicles.

Before Check-In

• Make sure you know your check-in time and room assignment.
• Print the Move-In Packet! This will be available in the Clemson Home Portal in August and will include a check-in pass that must be placed in your windshield.

Check-In Lot Guide

• Follow the directions & signage to the P-5 parking lot.
• Stay in your vehicle & follow the signs to a check-in tent where your pass will be scanned, and you will be checked in.
• Continue to the key-pickup area. The line will split by first letter of the student’s last name.
• Students will receive their key and you will proceed to your building.

Late Arrivals, Summer School, Spring Semester Move-In

All Summer School, Spring Semester, and Late Arrival Residents will check in at their Area Desk.

You will have 30 minutes to unload your vehicle in designated locations close to your building but will need to move as soon as you are done. Each vehicle must leave the check-in pass from the Move-In Packet in their dashboard throughout the day in order to be allowed into unloading zones and to park in Family Parking.

Parking for guest vehicles during Fall Move-in will be available in Parking Lots C1 & C2 with shuttles to bring you back to the residential communities. Student vehicles that will be staying on campus will need a valid parking permit and may park in a resident lot according to their permit.

Once you have moved your vehicle, you may return to your space and begin unpacking. Remember to take all trash and recycling to the receptacles outside the building and don’t block hallways or doors as you unpack.

If you would like to loft your bed, follow our instructions to do so with two people and a rubber mallet.

Bed rails will be in the room when you arrive and cannot be removed from the space.