Stouffer Place Move-In


students walking along the sidewalk to Stouffer Place apartments

Updated Instructions for Stouffer Place Move-In 2026 Coming Soon

Important note: this webpage includes information from Move-in 2025


Arrival

  • Find your move-in time in the arrival schedules section below.
  • Upon arrival, proceed to 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.

Long-Term 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 lots.

Important Details

  • 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 can cause damage to the space to hang 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 and dinner. Time TBD

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 for Stouffer Place Coming Soon

Arrival schedules will be announced in the summer.

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. You may be delayed if you arrive outside your arrival time.