Jayhawker and McCarthy Move-In

Road construction will occur during move-in. Please plan ahead and follow the posted detours. A link to city construction updates will be provided when available.

Before You Arrive

• Check your assigned move-in time
• Trailers, U-Hauls, box trucks, and RVs are prohibited during move-in. 
• Review the What to Bring page
• Bring your KU ID card.
  • You must submit your information for your first KU Card.
  • If you have already submitted your information, check your KU email for pickup details provided by the Card Center or review where to pick up your KU ID.

Instructions for August 18

Returning residents living in Jayhawker Towers and McCarthy will need to sign up for a move-in arrival time. 

You may begin checking into your space at your scheduled arrival time.

Arrival times are limited. 

• If you don’t see your preferred arrival time, it may no longer be available.
• You may change your arrival time up to 24 hours before the scheduled time.

Important Reminders

• 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 could damage the space when hanging items/decorate the room.

• 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.