Following up on the recent announcement of modifications to the fall academic calendar, below is some additional detail to help College students prepare for arrival on campus in August. In order to keep all participating staff, students, and family members as safe as possible, we expect the move-in process to look a bit different than it has in previous years.

We anticipate the need to limit the number of students who arrive on any single day in order to avoid undue crowding of offices, residence halls, and other campus facilities. This change may affect your plans for arrival on campus.

  • Any new or returning students who are participating in an early arrival program (such as FYP, PRE, or varsity athletics) will receive specific information about their program’s new move-in date in the coming weeks.
  • New students who will arrive for New Student Orientation will move into their residence hall on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020.
  • All other returning students (Classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023) will receive an assigned move-in date, which will be sent to you no later than July 1. We anticipate that the move-in process for returning students will take place between Thursday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 16. Classes are expected to begin on Aug. 17.

We strongly encourage all students and their families to refrain from making firm travel arrangements until final move-in dates have been communicated. Given the large number of campus programs and students who live in the residence halls, we will not be able to accommodate requests for exceptions to the move-in process or dates. While we understand that this change may cause some inconvenience or frustration, please remember that we are taking these steps because of the priority that we have placed on community health and safety.

The strength of our community during in-person instruction this fall will depend upon our shared commitment to look out for each other by making healthy decisions and taking safe actions. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we finalize the details of this first step toward reuniting in August. We will share more details as soon as possible regarding what you can expect when you arrive on the Mountain.

Please continue to take care of yourself. We look forward to seeing you again in August!