Welcome to Saint Vincent College! This guide includes all move-in details for first-year students, transfers, upperclassmen, and commuters for Fall 2026.
Freshmen Residence Hall Move-In: Friday, August 28
Please read your section carefully and follow the designated times and procedures to ensure a smooth arrival.
Download and print a PDF with all the details: Freshmen move-in PDF
Location: Saint Benedict Hall
Time: Your arrival time is based on your floor.
Process:
- Enter Parking Lot A by the Fred Rogers Center to receive keys and ID at the Orientation Welcome Tent. Wait to be directed to Saint Benedict Hall. Keep cars in your party together when entering the line.
- The Orientation Committee members will take your belongings to your room.
- If you are a varsity athlete you will be directed to the Fred Rogers Center first to meet with athletic training staff before moving into your residence hall.
Label Your Belongings:
Label all belongings with your name and residence hall room number before arriving.
Financial Clearance:
Be sure you have financial clearance before you arrive on campus. If not, you will be directed to the Business Office before receiving your key and ID.
* Please visit the First Year Experience page for more details on move-in and Welcome Weekend.
Freshmen and Transfer Commuter Student Check-In: Friday, August 28
Please read your section carefully and follow the designated times and procedures to ensure a smooth arrival.
Download and print a PDF with all the details: Commuter check-in PDF
Location: Citrone Family Commuter Center (Placid Hall)
Time:
1:00-1:45 pm - Last names beginning with A-M
1:50-2:30 pm - Last names beginning with N-Z
Process:
- Park in Lot A near the Fred Rogers Center.
- Proceed to the Citrone Family Commuter Center in Placid Hall to receive your ID card, first year information packet, and Welcome Weekend schedule.
- If you are an athlete you will be directed to the Fred Rogers Center to meet with athletic training staff.
*Check-in is mandatory.
Financial Clearance:
Be sure you have financial clearance before you arrive on campus. If not, you will be directed to the Business Office before receiving your key and ID.
*Please visit the First Year Experience page for more details on check-in and Welcome Weekend.
Transfer Move-In: Friday, August 28
Download and print a PDF with all the details: Transfer move-in PDF
Time: 12 pm-2 pm
Process: Arrive at the Welcome Booth where you'll be directed to your residence hall.
- Report directly to your residence hall for keys after financial clearance.
- Unload quickly and move vehicles immediately to allow traffic to flow.
- Keep cars in your party together when entering the unloading areas.
- If you are an athlete, you will be directed to the Fred Rogers Center to meet with athletic training staff.
Label Your Belongings:
Label all belongings with your name and residence hall room number before arriving.
Financial Clearance:
Be sure you have financial clearance before you arrive on campus. If not, you will be directed to the Business Office before receiving your key and ID.
Upperclassmen Move-In: Sunday, August 30
Please read your section carefully and follow the designated times and procedures to ensure a smooth arrival.
Time: Arrival times for financially cleared students:
-
Rooney Hall
-
3rd Floor from 8:00AM to 9:00AM
-
2nd Floor from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
-
1st Floor from 10:00AM to 11:00AM
-
Bonaventure Hall
- Aurelius Hall
-
6th Floor from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
-
5th Floor from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
-
4th Floor from 3:00PM to 4:00PM
-
Wimmer Hall
Process - Upperclassmen
- Report directly to your residence hall for keys after financial clearance.
- Unload quickly and move vehicles immediately to allow traffic to flow.
- Keep cars in your party together when entering the unloading areas.
Label Your Belongings:
Label all belongings with your name and residence hall room number before arriving.
Financial Clearance:
Be sure you have financial clearance before you arrive on campus. If not, you will be directed to the Business Office before receiving your key and ID.
