Incoming first-year students will move to campus during the last two weeks of August. Your specific arrival date will depend on whether you choose to participate in a Pre-Orientation Program. While Pre-Orientation is optional, the majority of incoming students participate. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for Pre-Orientation in May, and will learn the move-in date and logistics for your program in June. If you choose to come to campus for required Orientation only, you will know your move-in date in early May.
We recommend waiting to schedule travel until you know which move-in date applies to you. Please note the following:
- Early arrivals will not be accommodated, so lodging for any nights before dorms open will be at your own expense at a location off campus
- Late arrivals after in-pereson Orientation have begun are not permitted
Class of 2027 Move-In Dates
| Date | Pre-Orientation Program |
|---|---|
| August 22 | FOP |
| August 24 | FAP, FIP, FUP, FYRE, LIFE |
| August 30 | Students not participating in a Pre-Orientation program |
What to expect on move-in day:
- Pick up your Harvard University ID card and room key
- Vehicles unload in front of dorms, with a strict 20-minute time limit
- Proctors and peer advising fellows will welcome you and your family to the dorm
- Complimentary parking is available a 5-10 minute walk from the dorms so that parents and family members can return to help you get settled
- Campus tours help you become familiar with campus
- You may run errands, shop for dorm items, or share a meal with your family in the local area before saying goodbye
