PLEASE NOTE: the information on this web page is subject to change pending direction from the campus COVID response team.
One of the most memorable days of your college career is the first time you move into the residence halls. We are looking forward to you joining us! Please visit this page often, as the information below is subject to change. Move-In information will be posted and updated here throughout the summer. Don’t forget to also check your UCSB email address frequently so you don’t miss important details or updates.
Move-In Information
During move-in, nearly all students will be moving into their new home along with you. To have a smooth, safe, and orderly move-in experience, please be sure to arrive during your selected move-in day and time, and not before. Each building has its own dates and times during which move-in is permitted. You will be able to see the available times for your building by selecting the link in your assignment email which was sent out in early September. Since the number of time slots for Thursday and Friday are available on a limited, first-come first-serve basis, we anticipate a more laid-back move-in experience on these days. The weekend will be busier with more traffic and congestion throughout campus. If you need to change your time, or have not selected a time, please visit the link in your assignment email to view available slots. If you arrive early, consider shopping at nearby stores or stopping at a restaurant. Residents are welcome to move-in after their assigned move-in date/time as long as they are moved in before the start of classes.
Last Updated: September 6, 2022
Move-In Dates
Thursday, September 15, 2022 &
Friday, September 16, 2022
Santa Catalina Residence Hall
Anacapa Residence Hall*
Manzanita Village*
San Miguel Residence Hall*
San Nicolas Residence Hall*
San Rafael Residence Hall*
Santa Cruz Residence Hall*
*limited early move-in
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Anacapa Residence Hall
Manzanita Village
San Nicolas Residence Hall
Santa Catalina Residence Hall
Santa Cruz Residence Hall
Sunday, September 18, 2022
San Miguel Residence Hall
San Rafael Residence Hall
Santa Catalina Residence Hall
Santa Rosa Residence Hall
Click the links to see move-in routes!
Health Clearance Requirement for Check-in
The UC Office of the President has established a systemwide vaccine policy that requires all UC students to be vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus, including a booster shot if eligible, or to have received an approved exemption before they will be allowed in any UC facility or office or to participate in any University programs. Information about the COVID-19 vaccination policy can be referenced on the Campus Requirements web page and questions can be directed to ucsb-covid19@ucsb.edu.
All students new to UCSB and who are moving into Campus Housing will need to upload their vaccination records or request an exemption through their Student Health patient portal in order to check in and receive their keys. Only students who have been cleared by Student Health by providing proof of vaccination OR have received an approved exemption OR have received a temporary deferral will be able to move in.
All students are required to take a COVID antigen home test 24-48 hours before arriving on campus. If you have a positive result, then, you must not come to campus, but follow CDC guidelines and only come to campus after you re-test and get a negative result.
Upon arrival to move-in to campus housing, students will be provided with two antigen tests. The first one they must take on the day they arrive. If students receive a positive result on the arrival test, they must report their positive test immediately to the COVID Response Team through the Student Health Patient Portal. The COVID Response Team will email you further information. If students test negative they must take the second antigen test or schedule a PCR saliva test via the Patient Portal to be completed at the campus COVID Testing Center three days after arrival. COVID tests at the Testing Center (Bldg 434) are at no charge to students. You may view and download a PDF of these requirements, as well as other helpful information, via this link: COVID Move-In Testing Requirements.
All students are required to arrive on campus with a plan about what they will do if they or a roommate tests positive for COVID, as campus resources for quarantine and isolation will be extremely limited. Students will be asked to attest that they have a plan in order to pick up their key. We know that many factors may impact a student's plan. We also know that a student’s plan may change during the academic year due to varying circumstances. We will need roommates to discuss their plans with each other and work out any concerns. We understand that some students may choose to follow CDC guidelines for isolating in place, others may be able to return home or even stay in privately arranged accommodations elsewhere, while others may stay with friends locally. Students will continue to be provided with updates to campus policies and procedures through the campus COVID website as the situation continues to evolve.
Check-In Locations
Please print and bring with you the move-in permit that was in the confirmation email you received after selecting a move-in time.
- Follow Mesa Road or 217 until you come to the roundabout.
- Take the roundabout exit for Lagoon Road (staying on the east edge of Campus with the ocean on your left).
- Campus map: UC Santa Barbara
- From that point forward there will be traffic personnel directing vehicles to their specific unloading areas.
- Go to your designated check-in location:
- Anacapa, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz: Basketball Court located in the middle of the three buildings.
- San Nicolas and San Miguel: On the lawn between the two buildings.
- Check-in for Manzanita Village and San Rafael Residence Hall takes place at Parking Lot 23.
- Campus map: UC Santa Barbara
- Vehicles must go to the Stage 1 check-in location on Discovery Drive.
- From Highway 101, exit Los Carneros Road and drive toward campus. Make a right on Discovery Drive. You will see signs directing you to Stage 1.
- PLEASE DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO SANTA CATALINA.
- After checking-in and picking up your keys at Stage 1, you will drive to Santa Catalina Residence Hall to park and unload your belongings.
- Campus map: UC Santa Barbara
Check-in Necessities
- Please have the following ready...
- A valid form of photo identification (Driver’s License, Passport, Access Card, etc.) to check-in.
- Mobile phone: all students will be required to scan a QR code that will allow you to check-in via our online booking system.
Unloading
Please be mindful of your fellow students moving in by unloading quickly and moving your vehicle to long-term parking.
- Between 9:00am and 5:00pm, your move-in permit is valid on your move-in day while you are actively unloading in the designated unloading areas, Parking Lots 2 or 9.
- After 5:00pm, and on your move-in day only, vehicles may return to the above lots for additional unloading. For your reference, here is a UCSB Map with parking lot numbers.
- A small, limited number of move-in carts will be available to residents on a first come, first serve basis. We highly encourage you to bring your own equipment (hand trucks, dollys, etc.) to assist with moving if you feel it is necessary.
- When using moving carts:
- Please be mindful of others. Take only one cart, and transfer your belongings as quickly as possible.
- Please do not keep empty carts in your room while you are setting up and do not leave empty carts in the hallways. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
- When using moving carts:
- Anacapa, Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa are two-story buildings connected by stairs (there is no elevator access to the second floor.)
- Please check the maps below to see where your room is located within the building:
- After unloading, vehicles are required to move immediately to long-term parking in Parking Structure 18. If Structure 18 is full, you are permitted to park in Parking Lot 16 in the visitor parking area.
- Information about where to park and unload can also be found on your move-in permit (which you must print and bring with you on your move-in day).
- Between 9:00am and 5:00pm, your move-in permit is valid on your move-in day while you are actively unloading in the designated unloading areas, in Parking Lots 4 or 5.
- After 5:00pm, and on your move-in day only, vehicles may return to the above lots for additional unloading. For your reference, here is a UCSB Map with parking lot numbers.
- A small, limited number of move-in carts will be available to residents on a first come, first serve basis. We highly encourage you to bring your own equipment (hand trucks, dollys, etc.) to assist with moving if you feel it is necessary.
- When using moving carts:
- Please be mindful of others. Take only one cart, and transfer your belongings as quickly as possible.
- Please do not keep empty carts in your room while you are setting up and do not leave empty carts in the hallways. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
- When using moving carts:
- Please check the maps below to see where your room is located within the building, as well as elevator locations.
- After unloading, vehicles are required to move immediately to long-term parking in Parking Structure 18. If Structure 18 is full, you are permitted to park in Parking Lot 16 in the visitor parking area.
- Information about where to park and unload can also be found on your move-in permit (which you must print and bring with you on your move-in day).
- Between 9:00am and 5:00pm, your move-in permit is valid on your move-in day while you are actively unloading in the designated unloading areas in Parking Lot 23.
- After 5:00pm, and on your move-in day only, vehicles may return to the above lots for additional unloading. For your reference, here is a UCSB Map with parking lot numbers.
- A small, limited number of move-in carts will be available to residents on a first come, first serve basis. We highly encourage you to bring your own equipment (hand trucks, dollys, etc.) to assist with moving if you feel it is necessary.
- When using moving carts:
- Please be mindful of others. Take only one cart, and transfer your belongings as quickly as possible.
- Please do not keep empty carts in your room while you are setting up and do not leave empty carts in the hallways. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
- When using moving carts:
- All floors in Manzanita have elevator access via bridge walks between the buildings. You can see room and elevator locations (indicated by an X in a box) via the Manzanita Village map.
- The San Rafael tower has two elevators serving all seven floors. You can see room and elevator locations (indicated by an X in a box) via the San Rafael Residence Hall map. The 3-story San Rafael Ocean and Mountain Clusters are connected by stairs. There is no elevator access to the second or third floors in the San Rafael Clusters.
- After unloading, vehicles are required to move immediately to long-term parking in Parking Structure 22.
- Information about where to park and unload can also be found on your move-in permit (which you must print and bring with you on your move-in day).
- Between 9:00am and 5:00pm, your move-in permit is valid on your move-in day while you are actively unloading in the designated unloading areas listed below:
- Santa Catalina South - curbside on El Colegio Road
- Santa Catalina North - on the promenade located near the North Tower
- After 5:00pm, and on your move-in day only, vehicles may return to the above unloading areas for additional unloading.
- A small, limited number of move-in carts will be available to residents on a first come, first serve basis. We highly encourage you to bring your own equipment (hand trucks, dollys, etc.) to assist with moving if you feel it is necessary.
- When using moving carts:
- Please be mindful of others. Take only one cart, and transfer your belongings as quickly as possible.
- Please do not keep empty carts in your room while you are setting up and do not leave empty carts in the hallways. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
- When using moving carts:
- All floors in Santa Catalina have elevator access. You can see the location of rooms and elevators (indicated by an X in a box) via the Santa Catalina Residence Hall map.
- After unloading, vehicles are required to move immediately to long-term parking in Parking Lot 38. A shuttle service between Lot 38 and Santa Catalina Residence Hall will be provided.
- Information about where to park and unload can also be found on your move-in permit (which you must print and bring with you on your move-in day).
Important Information
- Establish ownership in case your bike is stolen! Bike theft is the number one crime at UCSB. Register your bike on the Community Service Officer's Online Bicycle Registration page and the $10 registration fee will be charged to your BARC account.
- For more information about UCSB's Bicycle Program including campus rules and regulations, please visit the UCSB Police Department's website.
- For information on receiving mail and how to address your packages, please visit our Mail web page. Of particular importance is the What’s My Address page which will help you to properly address your mail and packages depending on the carrier.
- Please do not address mail or packages to your University housing that are slated to arrive before move-in day, as buildings are locked and these packages are returned as undeliverable.
- You can change your meal plan now, or at any time during the year, by completing the meal plan change process.
- Please note that meal plan changes go into effect the Monday of the following week.
- To have your meal plan change go into effect for the first week, please complete your request for a change by September 11, 2022.
- For more information on changing meal plans, please visit the dining website and its section on changing meal plans.
We recommend that residents reach out to their roommates to coordinate what they are going to bring to the room to allow residents to maximize the space in their rooms. All residence hall rooms are fully furnished and the following is already included: bed, desk, chair, dresser, mirror, towel bar, wastebasket, and drapes.
At a minimum, each resident should bring:
- pillow and pillowcase
- sheets and mattress cover (beds are extra large twin size)
- blankets
- towels
- bathrobe and shower shoes
- toiletries and carrying caddy
- multiple surgical masks, KN94, KN95 or N95
- a thermometer
- headphones
- a set of personal reusable cutlery and reusable cloth napkins
Many residents may also want to bring:
- a laundry basket and detergent
- decorations – push pins for posters, etc.
- filtered water pitcher (e.g. Brita or Pur)
- refrigerator (4.5 cu. ft. or smaller). The UCSB Campus Store has an agreement with Collegiate Concepts for refrigerator rentals that will be delivered directly to student rooms.
- hot beverage mug, reusable water bottle, other dishes and utensils for snacks
- items to keep your space clean and tidy
- bicycle, helmet, U-Lock and bike light (put lock and light on bike before leaving home)
- computer and printer
- high quality surge protector(s)
- small fan
- rain gear
- small desk lamp
- lawn chair for outdoor social distancing meetings
- if you're planning to work on-campus, or anywhere in the local area, you will need to have original documentation to verify your eligibility to work; see these links for more information US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) acceptable documents and Employment Eligibility Verification form (see page 3).
The following items are NOT allowed:
- explosives, firearms, or other weapons
- illegal drugs or alcohol
- empty alcohol containers as decorations
- torchiere-style (floor lamps), halogen, or incandescent lamps
- waterbeds
- pets (no unapproved pets allowed in buildings at any time, especially during Move-In);
- cooking in rooms is not allowed and thus equipment, including (but not limited to): microwave, hot plate, coffee pot, hot water kettle, toaster, rice cooker, grill, hot coils, and popcorn poppers are prohibited
- For students, a valid parking ePermit is mandatory for all vehicles parked in Campus Housing areas. Students bringing a car with them to campus must purchase a parking ePermit through Transportation & Parking Services. Please visit our Parking page for helpful information relevant to each of our communities.
- Please note: All UCSB parking permits have transitioned to a virtual ePermit parking system. The UCSB ePermit system works by associating your vehicle’s license plate with your individual parking account. The UCSB ePermit allows one vehicle to be associated with your parking ePermit. Upon application please be prepared to provide a copy of your vehicle's DMV registration.
- We understand that some available move-in times may not work for students observing Yom Kippur. If this applies to you, please note that you may sign up for any available move-in day and time.
- To learn more, please review the Religious Holiday Conflicts policy.
- Upon moving in, please inspect your new space (including all common areas and bathrooms) for any damages.
- Please submit a move-in condition form via our online work order system on the Get it Fixed web page.
- Each resident must submit their own move-in condition form.
- If you do not submit a move-in condition form within 72 hours of checking in, you accept the space as is and assume liability for the condition of your unit.
- Any damages that are not reported and need to be repaired after move-out will be charged to your BARC account.
- Connecting to eduroam:
- When prompted for a username, type YourNetID@ ucsb.edu. The @ucsb.edu is required, or the login will not work.
- For the password, use your UCSB NetID password.
- If prompted about a security certificate, choose ignore/accept/continue/trust etc.
- If you have any problems, please visit ResNet's FAQ page. If you continue to experience issues connecting to WiFi, please submit a support request.
We support waste reduction, reuse and recycling! To avoid unnecessary waste and save money, please follow these “Zero Waste Move-In Tips.”
- Space is tight ─ so less is more (less stuff = more space to relax).
- Only pack what you need. Buy supplies that you know you will use. It is exciting to buy all new materials, but it is very easy to create a lot of waste. Start with what you already have and buy the essentials, you can always get more later.
- Discuss what appliances you plan to bring with your roommates. Be mindful of your shared space and try to make arrangements to share items such as an iron or television to ensure everyone is comfortable.
- Don’t buy “just in case” items. You will usually be able to borrow items from your neighbors and friends, or find free resources around campus. Learn about programs on campus that help students get important items.
- Donate, donate, donate. Luckily, the laundry room is never too far. Take this opportunity to purge your closet (or just leave it behind for now) and just bring what you will absolutely use. Donate clothes and other items that you don’t need or want!
- Pack with what you have. Laundry baskets, storage bins, drawers, baskets, pillow cases, towels, and other reusable materials can be utilized as packing materials. Avoid using plastic trash bags. Use recycled boxes if needed ─ check a local grocery store, liquor store, or your workplace for secondhand boxes.
- Re-use those boxes. Fold the flaps of your cardboard boxes so they will not require tape. Instead of bubble wrap, try household towels or newspaper for fragile items. Make sure to reuse or recycle all of your packaging later. Avoid using tape if possible, as it make recycling cardboard harder.
- Used items are even better than new! You can buy used textbooks, iClickers, furniture, decorations, clothing, and more. There are textbook and item exchange pages through Facebook specific for UCSB students and the Santa Barbara community. You can also rent textbooks through the UCSB Library, and iClickers through Associated Students.
Follow the above tips and together we can make a difference in supporting UCSB on its way to becoming a sustainable community!