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Fall 2026 Move-In Information
Move In for the fall 2026 semester is approaching. Here is important information that you should know, so you may begin to plan for your arrival at USCA in August.
Dates and Times
Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How to Select a Move In Time:
Residential students will receive an email in mid-July announcing that move in time sign-ups are open. Each resident will be able to select a time, in half hour increments, to move into Housing. This will be for both freshmen and returning residents. Additionally, you will find the link to the sign-up form on this page in mid-July. Residents will be able to self-select their move in date and time, on a first-come, first-served basis, through Wednesday, August 5. After that date, University Housing will assign residents a date and time for move in and the information will be sent to the resident’s USCA email address.
What if I Need to Come Early?
University Housing knows that some of our residents are student athletes who need to arrive back for the training or are student leaders helping with opening or participating in training. Please complete the Early Arrival Request Form to request a time for an early arrival, depending upon your circumstance. The deadline to submit an early arrival request is Monday, July 27. If the Early Arrival Request is not submitted on time, there may be a fee charged, or you may not be able to arrive early. All requests will be reviewed, and residents will be notified via their USCA email no later than Monday, August 3.
Move In Location:
Check-in for all residents will take place in the B Parking Lot, located just as you enter into campus at the stoplight at Scholar Loop and University Parkway. All residents will be asked to use the Scholar Loop Entrance, where the stoplight is located on University Parkway, for move in. If you use 119 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC 29801 as the address in your GPS, you will be brought directly to the B Parking Lot. Once you have gone through the check in process in the B Parking Lot, you will be directed to the correct parking lot for your community. Please note that the gates off of the Bell Parkway will be closed and operate as an exit only during the days of move in. The USC Aiken Map may help you locate the University Parkway entrance to University Housing.
Where Will I Pick Up My Keys for My Room Assignment?
All residents, no matter if they reside in Pacer Crossings, Pacer Commons, or Pacer Downs, will pick up their keys and start the check-in process in Parking Lot B, as noted above. Once you check in, you will be directed to the parking areas for your building. Please do not proceed to your building without checking in at Parking Lot B. You will not be able to get your key and check in at the building.
Buggies will be available for residents to check out and use to move into the residence halls. They will be conveniently located in each area for you to check out. We do ask that you return them as soon as you are done, so they may be ready for the next resident to use.
Absolutely, please bring friends and family to assist you with moving in.
Each residential building will have buggies available for you to check out at no cost. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are designated parking lots for each residential building in University Housing. Pacer Crossings has a front and side lot, Pacer Commons has a front and back lot, and Pacer Downs has spots in front of the buildings.
Once you move in, your resident mentor will stop by to make an introduction.
Yes--on both counts. Please check out our helpful What to Bring list as you plan for moving into University Housing in August. You may also find information on the size of the rooms and the windows on that webpage.