Stouffer Place Move-In


students walking along the sidewalk to Stouffer Place apartments

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.

Important Note: Move-In 2026 packets and arrival schedules are coming soon


Before You Arrive

  • Check your assigned move-in time when schedules are available.
  • Review your move-in packet and arrival route.
  • 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 20


Arrival Directions

  1. Upon arrival, proceed to 19th Street and Ellis Drive. 
  2. Approach Ellis Drive from the east on 19th Street.
  3. Turn right on Ellis Drive.
  4. Follow staff directions to your hall's unloading zone. 
  5. Unload your belongings promptly. 

Important: When traveling west on 19th Street, turn right onto Ellis Drive. All other routes to the unloading zone will be blocked. 

Unloading & Long-Term Parking

After unloading, drivers will be directed to park in Lot 130, north of Stouffer Place, and walk back to the building.

To reach Lot 130: 

  1. Exit the unloading zone by turning right onto 18th Street.
  2. Follow the roundabout to the third exit for Ousdahl Road.
  3. Turn left into Lot 130. 

Accessibility note: People with limited mobility should stay at the hall and should not travel to long-term parking lots.

Important Reminders

  • 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.
  • Communities will hold their first-floor meeting. Time TBD

Your Move-In At Glance

  Move-In Date: August 20

  Long-term parking:  Lot 130

  Unloading location:  1615 Ellis Drive

 

Move-In Packets 2026

  • Updated Move-In Packets for 2026 coming soon. These packets contain arrival, parking, and unloading information. You will also find directions to the hall and a boarding pass for parking.


Arrival Schedules Coming Soon

Arrival schedules will be announced in the summer.

Housing employees will staff 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. You may be delayed if you arrive outside your arrival time.