Moving Onto Campus

Welcome to Campus!

On behalf of the Department of Housing and Residential Education at Florida Atlantic University, we would like to welcome you to campus! Soon you will be moving into your home away from home. We are very excited to have you staying with us this year, and hope that you will find the answers to many of your questions here.

To get you started, we have compiled the following resources to make your move-in as smooth as possible.

Spring 2026 Boca Campus Move-In Guide          Spring 2026 Jupiter Campus Move-In Guide

Move-In Dates

Spring 2026 Move-In - Boca Raton and Jupiter Campuses

Thursday, January 8th - Friday, January 9th

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Appointment Required 

Move-In Process

Boca Campus

  • New incoming residents on the Boca Raton campus will move in by appointment on January 8th or January 9th between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • All students will check in at the Esports Arena & Gaming Center in the Student Union during their assigned check-in appointment time. Please go directly to the Student Union to begin the process.

  • Park in Lot 16, located adjacent to the Student Union.

  • If you do not yet have your Owl Card, you can pick one up at the Student Union before proceeding with check-in.

  • Once you have your Owl Card, proceed to the check-in stations at the Esports Arena & Gaming Center to receive your room keys.

  • Use the move-in map you will be provided and follow the designated route to your assigned residence hall. 

  • Upon arrival at your building, you will have 30 minutes to unload your belongings. Someone must remain with your vehicle at all times.

  • Moving bins are available for checkout inside your building with a valid photo ID. Each bin may be used for up to 30 minutes.

  • Once you’ve finished unloading, please promptly relocate your vehicle to a designated parking area outside of the unloading zone to allow others to unload.

  • Individual bedrooms are labeled with a letter. Please move into your assigned bedroom, as listed on your key envelope.

  • Do not remove any university furniture from your living unit.

Jupiter Campus

  • New incoming residents on the Jupiter campus will move in by appointment on January 8th or January 9th between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • All students will check in at RH3 during their assigned check-in appointment time. Please go directly to RH3 to begin the process.

  • Park in Lot 77, located adjacent to RH3.

  • Upon arrival at your building, you will have 30 minutes to unload your belongings. Someone must remain with your vehicle at all times.

  • Moving bins are available for checkout at RH3 with a valid photo ID. Each bin may be used for up to 30 minutes.
    Once you’ve finished unloading, please promptly relocate your vehicle to a designated parking area to allow others to unload.

  • Individual bedrooms are labeled with a letter. Please move into your assigned bedroom, as listed on your key envelope.

  • Do not remove any university furniture from your living unit.

Things to Know Before Move-In

Housing Payments

Housing fees must be paid by the University payment deadline for each semester. Payments may be made online at myfau.fau.edu . If you are not deferred by Financial Aid you must pay your student account in full or be enrolled in a payment plan by fee payment deadlines. Please visit: Payment Plans for payment deadlines.

Consider Insurance

FAU does not provide insurance for you or your property. You are encouraged to check your family homeowners’ policies or to carry your own insurance.

Contacting Your Roommate(s) Via Email

We encourage you to contact your new roommate and suite-mates. Contact information is available through the housing portal , click on the upcoming semester  to view occupant information. Two main things you want to do in this initial conversation are to introduce yourself and to provide some information about your likes and dislikes. This is also a great time to discuss and coordinate what items you will be bringing to campus. Some topics to get you started: Favorite music, food, movies or TV shows, your planned major or classes that you’ll be taking at FAU, what each of you will bring; TV, printer, fridge, microwave, etc. and ways to stay in touch before the semester starts.

Parking

All residents must register their vehicle and license plate to park in green parking lots. To obtain your virtual permit:

  • Visit the parking website and click the Single Sign On button.
  • Log in with your FAUNet ID.
  • Click on “Buy Permit”.
  • Fill out all information correctly.
  • Your license plate is your permit, so please ensure the license plate is entered correctly.
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Request an Owl Card

You will need your Owl card to move in and access your residence hall. If you do not have an Owl card, visit the Owl Card Center’s website   and order your Owl card online. You must be registered for classes to request an Owl card.
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Owl Ready App

Make sure to download the Owl Ready App. Owl Ready is the official preparedness and safety app of Florida Atlantic University.
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FAQ Move-in

The remainder of the housing fees are due when FAU tuition and fees are due. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for these deadlines. Payment in full must be received in order for the Student to be permitted to reside in his/her assigned space. Payments may be made online at myFAU.

Each residence hall offers events and activities to keep all students active and engaged. In addition, Red and Blue Weeks begin immediately, and offers numerous events and activities throughout the first few weeks of class. For more information visit the Campus Life website.

Beds in Atlantic Park Towers, Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, Parliament Hall, and University Village Apartments feature extra-long twin beds measuring (36” X 80”). Beds in Parliament Hall are lofted, with desk underneath. Beds in Innovation Village Apartments North and South feature standard full-size beds. For the Jupiter Campus, beds in RH1 and RH2 faeature extra-long twin beds measuring (36” X 80”). RH3 features standard full-size beds.

Every room on-campus is provided with a bed (extra-long twin 36” X 80” in all buildings except Innovation Village North and South which come with standard full-size beds), desk, desk chair, and dresser in every student room. Indian River Towers, University Village Apartments and Innovation Village Apartments also have furnishings provided in the common areas. Parliament Hall beds are lofted with desk/dresser under the bed. On the Jupiter Campus, all bedrooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk and desk chair per student. RH1 and RH2 include a sofa, chair, and coffee table in the living area.

• Students living in Innovation Village Apartments North and South are provided with a full-size refrigerator in the kitchen.
• Students living in University Village Apartments are provided with a full-size refrigerator in the kitchen.
• Students living in all other buildings may bring a personal refrigerator measuring 4.2 cubic feet or smaller.

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No. Hot plates, deep fryers, toasters, grills, or any other appliance that have exposed heating elements are NOT permitted in any on-campus residence hall (HPT, GPT, IRT, PAR, UVA, BPWSH, IVAN, IVAS). Items that are permitted in the residence halls include: hot air popcorn poppers, small electric grills (i.e. George Foreman grill; no exposed heating element), toaster ovens, small convection ovens, microwaves, food processors, crock pots, blenders, electric mixers, coffee makers (that do not have exposed heating elements). Toasters are permitted ONLY in University Village Apartments (UVA) and Innovation Village Apartments (IVA).

No, once you are assigned to a room you cannot change your assignment until after the 2nd week of classes.