Move-In FAQ’s 2024
• What does my Move-In arrival window mean?
o The Move-In arrival time you have chosen is the time you should plan to arrive at
your residence hall front desk to check in.
• Can I change my Move-In arrival window once I have signed up?
o Changes can be made to the arrival windows until the day you arrive. You can
schedule a time for Move-In or change your arrival time at
https://housingportal.osu.edu/myhousing
• Can I bring a commercial moving truck to campus for Move-In?
o No. Due to the limited amount of space to unload at each residence hall,
commercial moving trucks (such as a U-Haul) cannot be accommodated on
campus. You may bring multiple family vehicles if necessary.
• Can I take an Uber or Lyft to campus?
o Yes. The driver should drop off passengers at your residence hall.
• How many people can I bring with me to Move-In?
o Students should bring no more than 2 people with them to assist with Move-In.
• What should I do if I have a technology or maintenance issue with my room?
o You should go to s2f.osu.edu to enter service requests for maintenance and
housekeeping. Students experiencing internet problems should go to
http://go.osu.edu/resnetsupport
• How will furniture in my room be set up?
o When you arrive, your room will be configured as it appears on the housing
website based on your room type. Bed adjustments and configuration requests
should be entered at go.osu.edu/servicerequest after you arrive on campus.
Requests will be evaluated based on bed type and building assignment. Please do
not attempt to make any changes on your own.
• What dining facilities are open during Move-In?
o The locations and operating hours for Student Life Dining Services can be found
online at dining.osu.edu
• Can I drop off my allergy medications to the Student Health Center?
o Student Life’s Wilce Student Health Center (1875 Milliken Rd.) is open 8 a.m.-
5p.m. Monday through Friday, and medications can be dropped off at the
pharmacy anytime during those hours.
• Do I need renter’s insurance?
o It is advisable to protect personal belongings in the instance of flood, fire, theft or
other unexpected events that may occur in or around university housing. Ohio
State does not provide insurance coverage to student occupants and in order to
reduce the financial burden of replacing personal belongings after such
unexpected events, residents are strongly encouraged to obtain appropriate
coverage, including renter’s insurance.
• What do I do if I don’t have my BuckID?
o The BuckID office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
throughout the summer, including during Move-In. They will also be open from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18. If you don’t yet
have a BuckID, or have lost your BuckID, you should plan to schedule your move-
in during a time when the BuckID office is open so that you can obtain your
BuckID before proceeding to your residence hall. If you are unable to arrive while
the BuckID office is open, your front desk can issue you a temporary BuckID to
use to access your residence hall and your meal plan until you can obtain your
BuckID.
