Move-In Day
It's time to get ready for Move-In Day!
Move-in Day for Fall 2025 semester for new students is Friday, August 22, 2025. We're excited to welcome you to campus soon as you start your next chapter at the University of South Dakota. Move-in Day begins your new student orientation which will last throughout the weekend to help you meet new people, get acclimated with campus, and learn how to be successful.
You will receive more information regarding Move-in Day and Orientation via your USD email. Please continue to check your email and visit this Webpage for updates.
Your Checklist
Congratulations! You're officially a Coyote! To ensure a seamless start, visit our Admitted Students page and familiarize yourself with the required enrollment steps, deadlines, resources and recommendations for staying connected on campus.
Coyote Card ID
Your Coyote Card and Coyote Card Mobile ID are your most important pieces of identification at USD. These are used for access to your residence hall, meals and so much more. Please request your Coyote Card online so it's ready for you when you arrive on campus. As the Card Office can get busy during Move-In Day, it is recommended to order this ahead of time!
Bed Lofting
Beds may be lofted in Beede, Mickelson, Olson, Burgess, and Norton rooms using lofts provided by University Housing at a rate of $58.00 per semester. Outside lofts are prohibited in the residence halls. Beds in Coyote Village and McFadden may not be lofted due to the single-bedroom setup. Richardson rooms have a self-lofting bed. If you are interested in renting a loft, please complete a Loft Request in the USD Housing Portal. The deadline to request a loft to have in your room on Move-In Day is July 15 for the Fall semester.
Items for Your Room
University Housing has partnered with several companies to assist you in purchasing items for your room. USD Housing receives 15% of the sales to invest back into residence hall programming. Check out DormCo.com/USD for bedding and organization items, and consider renting a fridge or microwave/refrigerator combination through CollegeProducts.com and have it waiting in your room when you arrive.
Early Arrival Requests
If you wish to check into your room before the official Move-In Day and start of your contract, please submit an Early Arrival Request in the USD Housing Portal. You will be billed a nightly rate to your SDePay account after the first week of classes start. If you are part of a group moving in early, you will be contacted by the leader/coach of that group regarding early move-in. If your department is paying for your early arrival, please note that department in the Early Arrival Request otherwise you will be billed. Those who move in early will report to their residence hall to get keys and move in.
Room Assignments and Roommate Info
As a reminder, you can also view your room assignment and roommate information in the USD Housing Portal. Students are able to switch their room through the Portal until 11:59 pm on July 8, 2025. Students will not be able to change rooms after this date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Bring/What to Leave at Home
What to Bring
- XL-Twin Sheets, Pillow(s), Blankets, etc.
- Surge Protectors (UL approved)
- Refrigerator (5.0 cubic ft and 1.5 amps max) – 1 per resident
- A refrigerator is available for students to use in the floor kitchen
- Microwave (700 watts max) – 1 per room
- A microwave is available for students to use in the floor kitchen
- TV and a roku or amazon Fire stick or similar device - No cable in the residence halls. Direct wire to Ethernet port recommended.
- Towels, washcloths, robe, etc.
- Shower caddy/bucket and shower shoes
- Dry erase board and markers
- Clothes hangers
- Warm coat and boots
- Umbrella
- Carpet
- Room dimensions are approximately 15’4” X 10’ 7”
- Must be able to see the weave on the back (no foam padding please)
- Dishes, silverware, cups, etc.
- Fan
- Clothes iron
- Bicycle (with lock)
- Lanyard, Wallet, or ID Holder
- Laundry bag/basket
What to Leave at Home
- Candles, Candle Warmers, Potpourri Pots, etc.
- Alcohol/Alcohol Containers
- Halogen lamps or signs
- Extension cords
- Pets
- You can have fish
- Each room may have one 10-gallon tank
- Open element appliances
- Pizzazz Pizza Ovens, Toasters, Electric grills, etc.
- Firearms and weapons
- Fireworks, ammunition, combustible materials/chemicals, etc.
- Waterbeds
- Incense and Incense Burners
- An exemption for religious/cultural reasons may be granted by Housing Office.
