The short answer
For Fall 2026, first-year and transfer students not in pre-orientation were scheduled to move in August 22; returning residents were scheduled for August 23. Students use MyHousing for their assigned move-in time.
When exactly can my student move in, and do they need an appointment?
Emory’s Fall 2026 move-in page lists August 22, 2026 for first-year and transfer students who are not participating in a pre-orientation program and August 23 for returning residents. The move-in process uses assigned or selected time information in MyHousing, so families should follow the student’s specific appointment details rather than arrive at an arbitrary time.
Can my student move in early?
Emory’s Fall 2026 move-in guidance provides an Early Move-In Request in MyHousing for individual requests, with requests available no earlier than July 15 and a published $100-per-day charge when approved. Students arriving through an approved pre-orientation or University program follow that program’s instructions instead of making a duplicate individual request.
What should we bring, and what should roommates coordinate before move-in?
Emory’s shipping-and-bringing guidance tells roommates to coordinate items that a room needs only one of—especially approved refrigerator/microfridge arrangements and other bulky shared items—and publishes both recommended and prohibited items. Families should also use the student’s actual room assignment for dimensions and building-specific amenities.
What happens at move-out, and what do we do with belongings?
Emory’s Spring 2027 move-out page lists May 7, 2027 at noon for residents not approved for commencement housing and May 11, 2027 at 2 p.m. for approved commencement-related residents. The housing agreement requires residents to vacate after their academic obligations, remove personal property, return the room in required condition, and return keys/access items. Emory does not provide residence-hall storage for leftover belongings.
Sources & editorial context
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