Downs Hall Move-In

Instructions for Aug. 15

Arrival

• Find your move-in time in the arrival schedules.
• At your arrival time, start at 19th Street and Ousdahl.
  • NOTE: Due to the intersection layout at 19th Street and Ousdahl, you cannot enter the intersection from the south.
  • TIP: enter “1836 Ousdahl” into your navigation to lead you near the starting location.
• Staff will guide you to the unloading zone on the west side of Downs Hall.

Long-Term Parking

• When finished unloading vehicles, the driver will be directed to park in Lot 90, then walk back to Downs Hall.
  • Travel east on 18th Street, cross Naismith Drive, and turn left to park in Lot 90.
• Persons with limited mobility should stay at the hall and not travel to long-term parking lots.

Important Details

• It is not possible to unload trailers, RVs, or U-Hauls on move-in day.
• All furniture provided by KU Housing & Residence Life must remain in the room.
• Do not bring tools that can cause damage to the space to hang items/decorate the room.
  • Review our What To Bring webpage for approved decoration materials.
• Keep hallways clear of items and place all trash in designated trash rooms.
  • Dumpsters will be available during move-in to assist with large boxes/items that need to be thrown away.
• Communities will hold their first floor meeting and dinner between 5–7 PM.