Move-In/Move-Out
Making Your Transition a Good One
To help ensure that your move-in or move-out of Liberty’s residence halls runs smoothly, follow the procedures below. Move-In Traffic Maps
New Students
Returning Students
Early Arrival Requests
- Requests – If you need to move into your residence hall prior to the date the residence halls open, August 13-14 for new students and August 15 for returning students, you must submit an Early Arrival Request in the Res Life Portal.
- Cost – The fee for arriving early is $20 per day, which only covers the cost of your room. Dining arrangements are not included.
- Check-In – Upon arrival to campus, you will need to check-in at the Office of Residence Life, located on the ground level of Commons 2, during regular business hours to gain badge access and/or pick up your key to your room.
End-of-Semester Checkout
Checkout Basics
All students must complete their White Glove Checkout with their RAs and make arrangements to be out of the residence halls within 24 hours after their last exam. Please follow the guide for Student Checkout Instructions which lists Student Responsibilities and potential fines.
Residence halls close on December 12 at 12pm.
To request an extension to stay past the residence hall’s closing date, please see below for information on submitting a Beyond Checkout request.
Beyond Checkout Requests
New Students
Returning Students
Early Arrival Requests
- Requests – If you need to move into your residence hall prior to the date the residence halls open, January 15 for new students and January 16 for returning students, you must submit an Early Arrival Request in the Res Life Portal. Early Arrival requests will open in November 2025.
- Cost – The fee for arriving early is $20 per day, which only covers the cost of your room. Dining arrangements are not included.
- Check-In – Upon arrival to campus, you will need to check-in at the Office of Residence Life, located on the ground level of Commons 2, during regular business hours to gain badge access and/or pick up your key to your room.