Fall 2026 Move-In Guide

The Residence Life staff is looking forward to meeting you and kicking off the spring semester. We can hardly wait to see your smiling faces and meet you in person. We are preparing your room and the residence hall to welcome you, whether you are a new or returning Maverick.

This guide is here to help you prepare to arrive on campus, additional details to come.

Preparation and Dates

What to Bring

Important Information

FAQs

Preparation

Step 1

Get your MAVcard (New Students)

The MAVcard Office will have limited hours during move-in. To save time on arrival, we recommend submitting your MAVcard photo in advance.

Here’s how:

Log in to MAVzone and open the MyPhotos app (select “All Apps” if needed).
Choose Main Campus or CMU Tech as your Group Affiliation.
Upload a photo and a photo of your government-issued ID.
Complete and submit the MAVcard eForm.

Once approved, you can pick up your MAVcard at the Information Desk in the University Center when you arrive.

Step 2

Move In Begins

Student are required to register for a move-in time for the fall semester. Whether you are a returning student or new student for the Fall 2026 semester, check ins will take place at your residence hall. Move-in dates, times, and registration will be available June 23rd, 2026 and will be sent to your CMU student email.

Fall 2026 Move In Dates

Friday, July 31st

Incoming Football; Summer to Fall Move 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday, August 2nd

Incoming Fall Athletes 11:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday, August 8th

Returning Fall Athletes 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday, August 9th

Incoming Winter & Spring Athletes; Returning Fall Athletes 11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, August 12th

Incoming Students 8:00am - 5:00pm - Mav Movers Available
Thursday, August 13th

Incoming Students 8:00am - 5:00pm - Mav Movers Available
Saturday, August 15th

Continuing Students 8:00am - 5:00pm - Mav Movers Available
Sunday, August 16th

Continuing Students 8:00am - 12:00pm

Move-In Instructions

Step 1

Complete Your MAVcard Before You Arrive

Log in to MAVzone and complete the online MAVcard process before arriving on campus. This will allow you to pick up your preprinted MAVcard and avoid waiting in long lines on move-in day.

Step 2

Arrive at Your Assigned Move-In Time

Please arrive only during your assigned move-in appointment. Due to the number of students moving in, limited parking, and ongoing construction, we are unable to accommodate early arrivals.

Step 3

Proceed to Your Assigned Unloading Zone

Use the Move-In Map to locate the unloading zone for your residence hall. Follow all posted signs, traffic cones, and directions from CMU Parking Attendants.

Step 4

Receive Your Move-In Materials

As you enter the unloading zone, a CMU staff member will provide you with:

Temporary Move-In Parking Pass
Move-In Guide
Campus Map

Complete every line on the parking pass, display it on your dashboard, and give the required copy to Residence Life during check-in.

Step 5

Pull Forward and Begin Unloading

Pull forward as far as possible before stopping.

One person must remain with the vehicle at all times.
Do not leave your vehicle unattended.
Unloading is limited to 20 minutes.
Please unload only. Save unpacking for after your vehicle has been moved.

While family and friends unload the vehicle, the student should proceed to the Residence Life check-in tent.

Step 6

Student Check-In

Students will:

Check in with Residence Life.
Meet their RA.
Have their MAVcard encoded.
Be escorted to their room.
Get checked in by their RA at their room.
Receive building-specific information.

Step 7

Unload Your Belongings Into Your Room

Red move-in bins will be available to transport belongings.

Families are welcome to bring hand trucks, utility carts, or wagons if they already have them, but they are not required.

Please return red bins promptly after unloading so they are available for other families. Please do not keep red bins in your room after they are emptied.

Step 8

Move Your Vehicle

Once your vehicle has been unloaded, immediately move it to the designated long-term parking lot shown on the Move-In Map.

Golf carts will be available to transport students and families between the parking lots and residence halls.

Step 9

Help Keep Campus Beautiful

Before leaving:

Break down cardboard boxes.
Dispose of all trash in appropriate containers and dumpsters.

What to Bring

Space in your room is limited — we strongly recommend you consult with your roommate(s) about what you plan to bring. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are limited to one per room. All students are responsible for reviewing University policies and the Residence Life Community Guidelines found in the Maverick Guide.

Bed and Bath
- Bedspread/comforter/blankets
- Extra long twin sheets (XL full sheets for Aspen, Wingate, Centennial Apartments, and Silver Sage Apartments)
- Mattress pad and pillow(s)
- Towels and washcloths
- Shower shoes and robe
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Trash can for bathroom (non-traditional halls and apartments)
- Toilet paper (non-traditional halls and apartments)
Electronics
- Power strip with surge protector
- Extension cords
- Gaming console
- Computer/tablet; printer
- TV (may not be mounted on wall)
- Headphones
- Batteries
- CAT 6 ethernet cable
Appliances
- Iron with auto shut off
- Alarm clock
- Microwave (under 900 watts)*
- Refrigerator (up to 5 cubic ft.)*
- Single-serve coffee maker
Laundry Items
- Laundry bag/basket
- Hangers
- Detergent - High Efficiency (HE) soap only; no pods or laundry beads
- Dryer sheets
- Stain remover
- Clothes drying rack
Cleaning Items
- Broom/Swiffer Wet Mop
- Bathroom cleaning supplies (non-traditional halls and apartments)
- Kitchen cleaning supplies (apartments only)
School Supplies
- Binders, papers, pen/pencils, highlighters
- Planner
- Sticky notes
- Stapler
- Calculator
- USB drive
- Backpack
Miscellaneous Items
- Coffee mug
- Reusable water bottle
- Small set of dishes, pots, utensils
- Reusable shopping bag
- Desk lamp
- Posters, pictures

Don't Bring It

To reduce health and safety risks, as well as to help ensure the best possible educational environment for all students, the following items are prohibited from all the Residence Halls:

Alcohol beverages
Marijuana or related paraphernalia
Illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia
Firearms or weapons of any kind
Space heaters
Halogen lamps
Candles or incense
Sunlamps or holiday rope lights
Hot plates/electric grills/toaster ovens/air fryers (allowed in kitchens only)
Pets

Items in your Room/Hall

Extra-long twin mattress with mattress cover (extra-long full in Aspen, Wingate, Centennial, and Silver Sage Apartments)
Desk and chair
Small dresser with drawers
Computer labs and printers available in some residence halls
FREE washers and dryers
Vacuums are available in each hall to check out
Shower curtain

Non-Traditional Halls:

Bunting Hall, Grand Mesa Hall, Monument Hall, Lucero Suites

Apartments:

Orchard Avenue, Walnut Ridge, Aspen, Wingate, Lucero Hall Apartments, Centennial Apartments, Silver Sage Apartments, Townhouse Apartments

Important Information

Parking Passes

Parking passes are available for purchase through your MAVzone

MAVcard (Student ID)

Your MAVcard give you access to your residence hall. Pick your card up prior to move in.

The Maverick Store

Textbooks and course materials are available to order.

FAQs

We will only accept early arrivals based on your involvement with a current student group, organization, athletic team or requested by your professor, advisor or instructor. For athletics, your coaches will submit a list of approved players to check in early. All other groups, you will need your advisor, professor, or instructor to contact us (in writing) and indicate you have been approved for early arrival.

We charge a daily rate for students who move in early, unless your athletic team, organization, group or professor is covering your early arrival charge.

You can move in late, although you may miss some valuable orientation, programming, connection with other residents and of course class time. Please contact Residence Life at [email protected], or your Residence Hall Coordinator, to inform us of the day and time you plan on arriving. This way, we will keep the room and bed that is assigned in your name. If you do not contact us, you give up the right to that room and bed and you will be counted as a no show. The cost for being counted as a no-show is forfeiture of the Deposit.

No. We unfortunately have neither the storage space nor staff available to handle early shipments.

No, friends and relatives will need to to make alternate stay arrangements. We experience most of our students arriving on the first day, which means if your student is in a double bedroom, is is likely both beds in the room will be occupied. Roommates need this time to get to know each other to create that roommate bond. View local hotels.

Rooms are furnished with extra-long twin single beds, desks, chairs, and drawer space for each student. They also include closets, general lighting, and blinds/curtains. Unless you are in a single room, you will be sharing with at least one other person. Do not bring extra furniture and bulky things, at least until you’ve settled in and had a chance to determine what you really need.

Because of room sizes and electrical levels, only one refrigerator (5 cubic feet maximum size) and microwave (maximum 850 watts) per double room, two refrigerators and microwaves per triple/quad room maximum. Please coordinate with your roommate on who is bring what item

Be sure to pay attention to parking meters and signs in order to avoid getting a ticket. For any further parking questions contact Parking Services at 970.248.1758. Please visit Parking Services for more information on parking permit costs.

You may view roommate information (and email your roommate from the MAVzone portal) on MaverickHousing once your assignment has been made.

The best way to get you and your belongings here is to have your parents or a friend bring you. Some outside carriers will hold the items you ship for one or more days at a nominal charge. Be sure to allow time to arrange for getting your belongings from the shipping destination to your room. Reservations and/or prepayment may be required. Insurance may also be offered. Check what is available in your area. We are unable to accept any packages arriving prior to move-in day, and we cannot allow shipping companies direct access to student spaces.

Operation ID is a program provided to help reduce theft on campus and aid in the recovery of stolen property. Fill out a form to register the make, model and serial number of valuable items such as cameras, laptops, iPads, etc. Without this information it is extremely difficult to recover stolen property or prosecute the offender(s). This is a free program.

Stop by the Campus Safety office on the South side of campus to learn more.

Operation ID printable form

It is the responsibility of the student to arrange insurance for personal possessions. (Often a parent's policy can be extended to cover the student's belongings while they're away at university). You can also purchase renter's insurance through National Student Services, Inc.

Learn to set up your internet connection.

Your meal plan will be automatically loaded on your MAVcard, which is your student identification card. View meal plan information, meal plan FAQ, locations, hours and menus.

If you haven't already received your MAVcard [student identification card], you will need to get it before checking into your room/apartment, as it will be your hall access and dining card. Your card also has a debit account that you can easily add money to at the MAVcard Office. This debit account can be used at many locations on campus, including residential vending machines, campus bookstore, athletic events, alternate food locations, and Rec Sports.

The MAVcard Office is located on the first floor of the University Center on the Colorado Mesa University main campus.

Each year many students lose valuable class time because of preventable illness. Before you come to school, there are a number of ways you can plan ahead to avoid or minimize illness.

Update your immunizations

In addition to the standard pediatric immunization series and the Hepatitis B requirement explained above, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American College Health Association (ACHA) recommend:

MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) - two doses at least one month apart if born after 1956

Varicella (chicken pox) - two doses one month apart if you have never had chicken pox or if a blood test does not show immunity

Tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap) given as a single dose to replace the next booster dose of Tetanus/diphtheria (Td) if the last dose of Td was >10 years earlier.

Meningococcal meningitis vaccine - ACHA and the ACIP recommend meningococcal vaccination for college freshmen living in dormitories, other high risk persons and those wishing to reduce their risk of meningococcal disease.

Plan for chronic conditions

If you have a chronic medical condition such as diabetes, asthma or cancer, you may want to obtain a health summary from your recent health care provider(s) and bring it with you to campus. It will help the staff at Student Health Center, located in the Community Hospital Complex, provide the best care possible.

Medications

Bring enough of your ongoing medications for the first month of school and a copy of your prescription. Plan ahead for refills.

Bring a first-aid kit, and make sure it includes a thermometer and ibuprofen or Tylenol.

Know how your medical plan works.

Health insurance is a not a condition of enrollment for Colorado Mesa University students. However it is highly encouraged to obtain medical insurance.

All students may use the Student Health Center regardless of whether they have insurance or any other type of another health plan.

To reach the Student Health Center call 970.256.6345.

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Welcome to your new home

Preparation

Get your MAVcard (New Students)

Move In Begins

Fall 2026 Move In Dates

Move-In Instructions

Complete Your MAVcard Before You Arrive

Arrive at Your Assigned Move-In Time

Proceed to Your Assigned Unloading Zone

Receive Your Move-In Materials

Pull Forward and Begin Unloading

Student Check-In

Unload Your Belongings Into Your Room

Move Your Vehicle

Help Keep Campus Beautiful

What to Bring

Don't Bring It

Items in your Room/Hall

Non-Traditional Halls:

Apartments:

Important Information

FAQs

Update your immunizations

Plan for chronic conditions

Medications