Downs Hall Move-In

KU mascot, Big Jay, giving a high five to a parent on move-in day outside Downs Hall

Instructions for Aug. 18

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.

Unloading

  • Residents are limited to two vehicles in the unloading zone during their specific move-in time. 
  • If you have two vehicles, try to have the student arrive in the unloading zone first.
  • Trailers, U-hauls and box trucks are prohibited during move-in.​​​
  • Student takes KU ID card into the hall to check in and activate their card for room entry. Student returns to help move items to the room.
  • Guests of the student stay with the vehicle and unload at designated areas. Staff will help direct unloading.
  • A driver should remain with the vehicle at all times and be available to move it.

Parking

  • When finished unloading vehicles, the driver will be directed to park in Lot 90, then walk back to the residence 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.

Important Details

  • Communities will hold their first floor meeting and dinner sometime between 5–7 PM.
  • It is not possible to unload trailers, RVs, or U-Hauls on move-in day.
  • Please break down used boxes for recycling.

Downs Hall Move-In Map

Naismith Hall move-in map preview image

Downs Hall Move-In Map 2023 (PDF)

All residents must begin at the starting point on the map as other entrances will be blocked. Once you arrive at the starting point, staff and signage will direct you every step of the way. 

Boarding Pass Not Needed

There are no boarding passes for Downs Hall, unlike other move-in locations.

Arrival Schedules for Downs Hall

Downs Hall residents will move in Friday, August 18.

Please help by observing the correct schedule. Arrival times are the window of time you need to be at the "start" position on your map, not at the door of your building. Student Housing employees will be staffing the elevators to ensure that they go to the proper floor that corresponds to the arrival times below.

Students who cannot make their arrival window will need to sign-up for an alternative time through their myKU portal. If you arrive outside your arrival time, you may be delayed.

Approved Early Arrivals

Early move-in is available for approved groups such as Panhellenic recruitment, band, Options, or ROTC. Students can submit an early arrival request through their myKU portal.

Students approved for early arrival will receive information from their program. You must be on the group’s roster to be permitted early move-in. Early arrival fees may be charged by either Student Housing or your sponsoring group.

In extenuating circumstances, students may request an early move-in through their myKU portal, subject to approval. If approved a nightly fee will be charged to the student.

Downs Hall Arrival Schedules

Saturday, August 12
Schedule for Approved Early Arrivals

August 12, approved early arrival schedule for Downs Hall
TimeDowns Room
8:00 AM400–417
540–554
8:30 AM422–439
563–571
9:00 AM300–317
440–454
9:30 AM322–339
465–471
10:00 AM100–134
141–154
10:30 AM200–217
340–354
11:00 AM222–239
365–371
11:30 AM240–254
12:00 PM265–271

Friday, August 18
Move-In Day Schedule

August 18, move-in day, arrival schedule for Downs Hall
TimeDowns Rooms
8:00 AM400–417
540–554
8:30 AM422–439
563–571
9:00 AM300–317
440–454
9:30 AM322–339
465–471
10:00 AM100–134
141–154
10:30 AM200–217
340–354
11:00 AM222–239
365–371
11:30 AM240–254
12:00 PM265–271