Move In

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Before you arrive

  • Check your email to ensure you don’t miss any important move in details.
  • Review what you can and cannot bring. Only pack the essentials as storage in residence is very limited.
  • Do not send parcels or luggage prior to your arrival as storage or security for these items cannot be guaranteed. Items that arrive before you move in will be returned to the sender.
  • Immunization status: We encourage all residents to be aware of their immunization status and have a photo or copy of their immunization records for reference. Of special note, measles immunization will be available in Fall 2025. recommend two doses at least four weeks apart.

Park your vehicle (North Campus & RÉSIDENCE SAINT-JEAN)

  •  for North Campus and Résidence Saint-Jean.
  • Do not park on the grass or in “no parking” areas.
  • Ensure someone is in the vehicle at all times if you are temporarily parked in an emergency access lane so they can move the vehicle if needed; unattended vehicles will be ticketed and/or towed.
  • Be courteous – move your vehicle as soon as it is unpacked to allow others to unpack theirs.
  • Visit Parking Services to purchase a parking permit for the academic year.
  • Reminder: Do not leave items unattended in vehicles or common areas. Vehicles with valuables inside are a prime target for theft.

Park your vehicle (Augustana)

  • for Augustana Campus.
  • Do not park on the grass or in “no parking” areas.
  • Be courteous – move your vehicle as soon as it is unpacked to allow others to unpack theirs.
  • Visit Parking Services to purchase a parking permit for the academic year.
  • Reminder: Do not leave items unattended in vehicles or common areas. Vehicles with valuables inside are a prime target for theft.

Pick up your ONEcard

In residence, your ONEcard is used for accessing buildings, dining halls (if you’re on a meal plan), laundry facilities and fitness facilities.

Students at North Campus and Résidence Saint-Jean can pick up their ONEcard at the ONEcard office in HUB between 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. You will need to show your original government-issued ID (digital copies not accepted) and your 7 digit university ID number to receive your ONEcard.

Students at Augustana can pick up their ONEcard from Founders Hall between
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday to Friday.

All students will receive a temporary access card upon moving in to use until it is convenient for them to pick up their ONEcard.

Check in and pick up your keys

Lister Residence & R茅sidence Saint Jean

Friday, January 2, 2026, 12 - 10 p.m.

  • Pick up your keys from .

Late Arrivals

  • Pick up your keys from daily between 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Alder/Linden, Peter Lougheed Hall, Aspen/Maple, HUB, Graduate Residence, International House, N卯pis卯y House, Pinecrest House, Tamarack House, Marge鈥檚 House & Elsey鈥檚 House

Friday, January 2, 2026, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Late Arrivals

Augustana Campus

Friday, January 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Pick up your keys from , 2nd Floor of the Library.

Late Arrivals

  • Please call the Community Support Shift (RA on Shift) at 780-781-0506 to pick up your keys.
    • Monday - Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday - Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Unpack your items

You are responsible for the provided furniture in your room (including your mattress) from the time that you receive your room keys.

  • Do not remove or rearrange the furniture in your room. You are responsible for the provided furniture in your room (including your mattress) from the time that you receive your room keys. If items are damaged or removed from your room without being returned, you will be responsible for the charges to replace them.
  • Do not take or move furniture in the common areas. These spaces are set up for all residents to enjoy.

Submit any maintenance requests

Review your tenant insurance

  • Review your tenant insurance which is included as part of your lease agreement and comes at no additional cost to you. It covers your personal belongings and protects you against loss or damage you may be liable for.

Know your mailing address

  • View your mailing address and update any subscriptions or services that require your address.
  • Set up Amazon locker delivery to receive Amazon parcels. There are three lockers on campus – one outside Lister, one outside International House and another outside the Saint Joseph’s College women’s residence.

Complete your roommate agreement

  • Complete your roommate agreement so you and your roommate(s) understand and acknowledge that you each will follow the rights and responsibilities of residents.
  • Read the community expectations to understand what is expected of you while living in a communal environment in a university setting where everyone comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Set up your buzzer

  • Connect the buzzer to your phone (available in Graduate Residence and International House) by emailing housing@ualberta.ca with the following:
    • Name
    • Student ID #
    • Address (unit #)
    • Phone number (must be local to Edmonton)
    • A screenshot or copy of your current phone bill

Set up laundry

Meet your community and explore your new home

  • Attend your first floor meeting to meet your neighbours and learn more about the community.