Move-In August 2025

Incoming New Students

We are excited to have you join us at UNC Asheville in August! Included here are Move-In instructions, dates, and times for incoming new students specific to your assigned residence hall. If you have any questions, contact us at reslife@unca.edu or 828-251-6700. We are happy to help and can’t wait to welcome you to your new home.

Move-In Dates and Times

Wednesday, August 13

1-4 p.m.

Founders Hall
Governors Hall
Ponder Hall
The Village

Thursday, August 14

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mills Hall
South Ridge
West Ridge
The Woods

Move-in Guide

Move-In Information for Returning Students

Instructions for New Student Move-In

Arriving On Campus

When you first arrive on campus please follow signage and those giving directions to the unloading station for your residence hall. If you are not familiar with where your residence hall is located, please refer to the University Map. You do not need to sign up for a specific time or let anyone know when you will arrive as long as it is between the times listed above for your residence hall.

Checking In

Once you arrive in the unloading area, faculty and staff will greet you with additional instructions. All belongings will be moved to staging pallets by our Move-In Team while the student checks in at the main lobby of their residence hall where they will pick up their room key and RockyCard Student ID. Someone should stay with the vehicle at all times.

Unloading Your Items

Once the student checks in and receives their room key, the Move-In Team will assist with transporting all items to the student’s room. This process usually only takes a matter of minutes. Once all items have been unloaded, you will then move your vehicle to one of the designated parking lots with directions provided by University Police and volunteers.

Settling In

We will have staff available to assist with arranging furniture, raising and lowering beds, and installing bed rails. Once you arrive at your room, if you need assistance, please email resmaint@unca.edu, and our team will respond quickly. Please do not request assistance before you arrive at your room.

Early Arrivals

If you are a Pre-Orientation participant or approved as an Early Arrival for another reason, you can disregard these Move-In dates, times, and instructions. Please follow the instructions you’ve been given by your program, team, or supervisor. Reach out to us if you have any questions at reslife@unca.edu or 828-251-6700.

Approved & Prohibited Items

All UNC Asheville’s residence hall rooms come equipped with:

Single bed (XL twin, 36″ x 80″)
Study desk with chair
Dresser
Window blinds
Shower curtain
Closet space
MicroFridge® – a combination microwave, refrigerator, and freezer
Direct and wireless internet service
Trash and recycling cans

Pillow, blanket, and bed linens (XL twin sheets)
Towels, washcloths, and bath mat
Personal hygiene items and toiletries
Toilet paper
Clothes hangers, laundry hamper, and laundry detergent
Microwave-safe dishes
Command Strips or poster putty
Non-abrasive cleaning supplies; broom/light vacuum
First Aid supplies
Desk lamp and extra light bulbs
Headphones/earbuds
Surge protector for all electronic equipment
Optional Items:
- Ethernet cord – (all buildings are equipped with wireless connection)
- TV
- Bedside rug

Candles, incense, hookah, or any flame-associated products
Pets (fish in 10-gallon or smaller tanks are allowed)
String lights and tube lights that contain halogen bulbs are prohibited (LED string lights and LED light strips are allowed – no more than 3 sets)
Combustible or explosive materials, including weapons, ammunition, fireworks, smoke bombs, gasoline, and oil
Knives
Toasters or toaster ovens
Open-coil burners
Hot plates
Deep-fat fryers
Hot-oil popcorn poppers
Electric skillets, woks, griddles, or grills
Halogen lamps
Hoverboards

Any student using fireworks or smoke bombs or found to be in possession of a weapon may be removed from the residence halls immediately and will be subject to the Student Conduct Process.

For a complete list of approved or prohibited items, please see the Housing and Residence Life Guide.

Student and parents standing in residence hall room unpacking during August 2023 Move-In.

Returning Students

Welcome back! Included here are instructions for all returning students moving into their residence hall for the 2024-25 academic year. Returning students can move into their residence hall on Saturday, August 16, or Sunday, August 17 between 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. You do not need to sign up for a specific time or let anyone know when you will arrive as long as it is between the times listed above. The Housing and Residence Life Office will be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on August 16 and 17.

Saturday, August 16
+
Sunday, August 17

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

All returning students

Instructions for Returning Student Move-In

When you first arrive on campus, please proceed to the main lobby of your residence hall to pick up your key and complete the Check-In process with your RockyCard Student ID.
We will have staff available to assist with arranging furniture, raising and lowering beds, installing bed rails, etc. Once you arrive at your room, if you need assistance you will email resmaint@unca.edu and our teams will respond quickly. Please do not request assistance before you arrive at your room as we will not be able to process specific requests until you are on campus.

If you have additional questions or plan to arrive after August 17, please notify us at reslife@unca.edu or 828-251-6700. If you are an approved early arrival, please disregard the information below and follow the instructions provided by your program, team, group, etc, about returning to campus.

Contact Us

Housing and Residence Life

Governors Hall
One University Heights, CPO 9000
Asheville, NC 28804

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Email: reslife@unca.edu

Phone: 828.251.6700

Instagram: @unca_hrl