Alternate Arrival (Move-In Date) Requests

Requesting an Alternate Arrival

While we encourage students to move in on their scheduled day to balance our campus traffic, we allow flexibility for those who need to move in on a different day. Please note that some dates result in a $50/night charge. 

The Alternate Arrival Form opens Friday, August 1, and closes Friday, August 28. 
The form is available through: Banner > myHousing > Apply|Cancel|Forms > Alternate Arrival Form.

Please note: residents cannot move in before Wednesday, August 26, unless they are part of a pre-approved GVSU-sponsored group, such as GV athletic teams, housing/dining student employees, band camp, specific academic programs, etc. Directors/leaders for these programs provide housing for these participants in advance. Not all groups cover the fees for coming to campus early, so confirm with your group leader if they are paying for you to arrive early. 

Arriving after Sunday, August 30? Please email housing@gvsu.edu so we can update your information.

Important Considerations
  • Helping Hands volunteers are only available at buildings on their assigned move-in day. Allow additional time for move-in without assistance from our volunteers or staff.
  • If your alternate arrival plans change, return to the myHousing portal to update/cancel your request.
  • Alternate Arrival requests are per student, not per room. Each resident needs to submit their own form for an Alternate Arrival.
  • No long-term or overnight guests (including other roommates not approved for Alternate Arrival) are allowed in campus housing before scheduled move-in dates.
  • If you need to submit a request to move in after Sunday, August 30, or have any questions, email housing@gvsu.edu.
Alternate Arrivals Logistics
Date Eligible Students Where to check in Cost

Before Sunday, August 16

Summer Contract holders. Residents will be charged for at least a 3-week summer contract, even if the stay is less than 3 weeks. 

South Campus Residential Desk (Allendale Campus)

Winter Hall Front Desk (Downtown/Pew Campus)

A minimum of a 3-week stay for the posted rate of the assigned style of unit. 

Sunday, August 16, through
Tuesday, August 25

Students in a pre-approved roster for a GVSU-Sponsored group/team/activity/campus job.

Holton-Hooker Front Desk (Allendale North Campus)

South Campus Residential Desk (Allendale South Campus)

Winter Hall Front Desk (Downtown/Pew Campus)

Ranges from $50 to $400 (may or may not be covered by approved/sponsoring department)

Regular Move-In Dates:
Wednesday, August 26,
through Friday, August 28

All registered residents

Do not arrive prior to 9:00 a.m.

Arrive during posted move-in hours (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). You will be routed through the move-in traffic queues. 

If arriving after 4:00 p.m., go to the Front Desk Location for your assigned building.

No charge
Saturday, August 29, or
Sunday, August 30		 All registered residents

Holton-Hooker Front Desk (Allendale North Campus)

South Campus Residential Desk (Allendale South Campus)

Winter Hall Front Desk (Downtown/Pew Campus)

 No charge

After Sunday, August 30

All registered residents

Holton-Hooker Front Desk (Allendale North Campus)

South Campus Residential Desk (Allendale South Campus)

Winter Hall Front Desk (Downtown/Pew Campus)

No charge
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