Stouffer First-Year Move-In

Instructions for Stouffer Place freshman on Aug. 17

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

• 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 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.