Roanoke Location Move-in

Beyond packing boxes and shopping for necessities, prepare for living on your own:

• Health Insurance
  Health insurance is not required but encouraged for residents. If you have coverage, be sure to bring a copy of your insurance card or similar documentation in case you ever need it.
• Renters Insurance
  Radford does not provide residents with insurance so your belongings are not covered if damaged during a fire, flood, or other occurrence. Look into getting renter’s insurance. If your or your parents/guardians are homeowners, research whether your belongings on campus are covered by homeowners insurance.
• Bank Access
  If you bank with a national chain, research branches and/or ATMs close to campus in case you need to withdraw cash. If needed, you may want to check out local banks in Radford and set up an account once you arrive.
• Label as You Pack
  Labeling your bins and bags with your name and contents as you pack will help ensure they not mixed up with anyone else's items.
• Mark Valuables
  If able, mark valuables with unique information so it can be identified in case it is lost/stolen and recovered. Your name or driver’s license number can help the police find you if they recover it. Avoid putting personal information such as your address or social security number. Consider engraving or using a permanent marker in an inconspicuous place to mark your items.

 

It is a good idea to contact your roommate(s) to know each other and plan for move-in: 

• Get their preferred contact information
• Introduce yourself and get to know each other a little so move-in won't be as awkward
• Plan who is bringing common shared items like the TV, fridge, game console, etc.
• Discuss ways you will share the room - guests, cleanliness, noise, and resolving issues
• Plan on a shopping trip your first week of school so you can split the shopping list

 

Move-in timeslots are between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents should arrive at their scheduled time for check-in. If you are unable to make your timeslot, please contact ruccampuslife@radford.edu

Please follow the below instructions to view or sign up for a timeslot:

1. Visit the Housing Portal in OneCampus
2. On the homepage, select Forms
3. Select Fall Move In Timeslot
4. Review the timeslot information and select Continue
5. Select your Fall 2026 room assignment
6. Select the box under Book an Appointment to show the calendar with available timeslots
7. Select the timeslot that works best for you
8. After confirming details, select Finish at the bottom of the page – ALL DONE!

There are a few things you must have completed to be eligible for check-in. Avoid delay and confirm everything is in order before arriving:

• Obtain your OneCard (for individual verification)
• Pay your student account balance (Fall bills are sent in early July)
• New students, ensure everything on your Enrollment Checklist is complete
• Our staff will verify that you have completed these steps when you arrive at check-in.

• Please arrive during your drop-off window to unload, but do not arrive early or late as there is limited reserved parking available.
• When you arrive, please pull into the parking lot at 635 S. Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016. Please refer to the Roanoke Location Move-In Parking Map [PDF] for help finding the parking lot.
• Staff located at the entrance of the parking lot will give you instructions about where to temporarily park. They will be wearing identifiable shirts.
  Once you are in the parking lot, go to the Patrick Henry lobby to check-in and obtain your key and Room Condition Report.
• Please be sure you have your OneCard; it will serve as your ID for check-in. If you do not have your OneCard, a driver’s license can serve as your ID for check-in. When you check in, you will be given a Prox card, which will give you access to the Patrick Henry and the elevator.
• After you have checked in, please return to your vehicle and await instructions to bring your vehicle to the drop-off location.
• When you drive your vehicle to the drop-off location, one person will need to stay with your vehicle.
• The drop-off location should be used only to drop-off items, as parking will take place at RUC.   

• Once you have dropped off all items in your room, please move your vehicle to the RUC parking areas.
• There will be a shuttle from RUC to the Patrick Henry. Pick-up will take place outside the 3rd floor lobby. Look for a vehicle with a Radford University decal on the side.
• Once you are situated in your room, check everything listed on your Room Condition Form (instructions will be provided at check-in). Be sure to document any pre-existing issues to avoid charges for damages unaccounted for at the time of move-in.
• Report any facilities issues you encounter to our staff so that we can investigate and report.

• Campus community volunteers called “Highlander Haulers” will be around to assist residents as they move-in. Volunteers will have on identifiable shirts.
• Haulers will not move furniture and other large items.
• There will be carts available to use while dropping items off.
• You are welcome to bring your own carts and dollies to support your move.

There will be a mandatory hall meeting at 6 p.m. in the Highlander House the night of move-in followed by a fun welcome event!

Student Affairs proudly hosts Welcome Weeks to make sure you feel welcome and have an opportunity to get to know your classmates along with faculty and staff. 

RADWelcome 2026 calendar coming soon!