Stouffer First-Year Move-In
Freshmen or Non-Freshmen?
The freshmen communities in Stouffer Place will move in Thursday, August 18, much like residence hall students. You need the instructions on this page only if you're a Stouffer Place freshman.
Non-freshman residents can find move-in information on the Apartments Move In page.
Instructions for Stouffer Place freshman on Aug. 18
Arrival
- Find your move-in time in the arrival schedules.
- At your arrival time, start at 19th Street and Ellis Drive. You must approach Ellis Drive from the east on 19th Street, then turn right. You cannot turn left onto Ellis Drive if you approach from the west.
- TIP: enter “1615 Ellis” into your navigation to lead you near the starting location.
- Staff will guide you to the unloading zone.
Unloading
- If you have two vehicles, try to have the student arrive in the unloading zone first.
- Student takes KU ID card into the hall to check in and retrieve their room key. 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, drivers will be directed to park in Lot 130 north of Stouffer Place, then walk back to the building.
- Exit the unloading zone by turning right onto 18th street. Follow the roundabout to the third exit for Ousdahl. Turn left into the parking lot.
- 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.
Stouffer Place First Year Move-In Map
Stouffer First Year Move-In Map 2022 (PDF)
Approach the starting point at 19th Street and Ellis Drive from the east. If you approach the intersection from the west, you will be unable to make a left turn onto Ellis Drive.
Once you arrive at the starting point on move-in day, staff and signage will direct you every step of the way.
Boarding pass not needed
There are no boarding passes for your car necessary for this community, unlike other move-in locations.
Arrival Schedule for Stouffer Place Freshmen
Most Stouffer Place freshmen residents move in Thursday, 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.
Stouffer Place Freshman Arrival Schedules
Saturday, August 13
Schedule for Approved Early Arrivals
| Time | Stouffer Floor |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6th Floor |
| 9:00 AM | 5th Floor |
| 10:00 AM | 4th Floor |
| 11:00 AM | 3rd Floor 2nd Floor |
Thursday, August 18
Move-In Day Schedule
| Time | Stouffer Rooms |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 634–649 |
| 8:00 AM | |
| 8:30 AM | 526–529 |
| 9:00 AM | 530–549 |
| 9:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 400–429 |
| 10:30 AM | 430–449 |
| 11:00 AM | |
| 11:30 AM | 300–329 |
| 12:00 PM | 330–349 |
| 12:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 200–249 |