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Move2BU 2026 marks the beginning of your Baylor journey, and your new Baylor family wants to welcome you as you arrive. All new students will be assigned a Move2BU timeslot and route in late July. Your MyHousing portal will show your assigned time and move-in route.

If you are a new student moving into a Living-Learning Community or Residential College, your Move2BU time will be on Wednesday, August 19, between 8 am and noon.

If you are a new student moving into a First-Year Community or University Parks, your Move2BU time will be on Thursday, August 20, between 8 am and noon.

Students, faculty, staff, and volunteers from the Baylor community will greet you at your assigned drop-off location and ensure your belongings are unloaded and delivered to your room while you go through the check-in process. Students and staff will be available throughout the day to answer any questions you have and make sure you are settling into your new home. (Note - University Parks is an unassisted move-in.)

Move2BU Routes

Route Maps

Step 1: Select your hall from the link above.

Step 2: Use GPS to navigate to your route's starting point, avoiding campus roads.

Step 3: At the starting point, switch to your Move2BU Route Map. GPS won't be accurate on campus due to adjusted traffic patterns.

Upper-Division Move-In Overview

You may move in anytime between 8 am – midnight from Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23. You do not need a move-in timeslot to arrive from Friday - Sunday. Please simply go to your community's front desk to check in when you arrive. You may also sign up for an early move-in timeslot through the MyHousing portal. Sign-up for early move-in will open in late July.

If you live in a Living-Learning Community or Residential College, we encourage you to sign up for an early move-in timeslot on Tuesday, August 18, from 9 am – 5 pm. This will allow you to participate in your program's events beginning Wednesday, August 19. 

Early Move-In Overview

Sign up for Early Move-In will open in late July through the MyHousing portal. You must have an approved ID Photo to sign up for Early Move-In. Early Move-In Timeslots are available across the following days and times: 

  • Sunday, August 16 from 1 – 5 pm
  • Monday, August 17 from 9 am – 5 pm
  • Tuesday, August 18 from 9 am – 5 pm

While there is no charge for arriving early, please note that Early Move-In is unassisted.

Transfer Students

If you are living in a Living-Learning Community or Residential College, you will receive a move-in time for Wednesday, August 19 between 8 am and noon as part of Move2BU. Please move in during your assigned timeslot.

If you are living in University Parks, you will receive a move-in time for Thursday, August 20 between 8 am and noon. University Parks move-in is unassisted.

Parking at Baylor

If you are bringing a vehicle to campus, purchase a parking permit from Parking and Transportation Services. Students can park in designated student lots and garages on campus with a valid parking permit. On move-in day, visitors may park in designated move-in parking areas or at the Ferrell Center.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is the official beginning of your experience as a Baylor Bear, when all new students join together in the days leading up to the fall semester. Welcome Week will provide opportunities for friendships, connection to Baylor and the Waco community, and an exciting start to your Baylor story! For more information, visit the Welcome Week page by New Student Programs.

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