Move-In

Move-In Information

Move-in Day is one of the most exciting moments of the college journey and UPIKE is ready to welcome new Bears home. From the moment you arrive, our campus community will be here to make sure you feel supported, settled and ready to start strong.

This page is your go-to resource for move-in details. You’ll find everything you need to make your arrival smooth, simple and stress-free.

What to Expect

All move-in for Fall 2025 will be scheduled, and the number of appointment slots per hour will be limited.

If you did not receive your Student ID card during Orientation, we highly encourage all residents to visit the Business Office prior to or following their appointment in order to collect their Student ID Card, as several halls require this ID card in order to access the building after move-in.

Checklist

1 – Come at your assigned time on your assigned day. Coming early/late will cause issues with crowding in the parking lots.
2 – If your assigned time does not work for you, respond to the email you receive with your time and we will work to accommodate your request.
3 – If you have not applied for housing, you must do so no later than 5 business days prior to your move in day. If you’re experiencing issues with your housing application, please contact housing@upike.edu
4 – New students must complete GROWL before they can move in.
5 – All students must be registered full time for Fall 2025 and clear with Bear Pause before they can move in.
6 – Commuter students do not need to attend move-in but you do need to be cleared by the Bear Pause committee before starting practice/games/classes.
7 – All students must be here/attend classes on days one and two of the semester to avoid being removed as a no-show.

Bear Pause

All Students are required to complete the Bear Pause process. Please look at the map below for the location

Following the steps below, you can help maintain an efficient and orderly Bear Pause Clearance Event.

Enter the Health Professions Education parking lot via the Elm St entrance. All vehicles must park in a designated parking spot. Follow the dedicated traffic flow pattern to enter and exit the lot.
Walk to the tent where a member of the Bear Pause Committee will assist you. Please bring your UPIKE ID card with you.
Travel to the end of the parking lot where a staff member will give you a Vehicle ID Card. Complete all information and place the card on the drivers-side of your dashboard, face up.
Please adhere to the 40-minute unload time. After 40 minutes please move your vehicle to the Pikeville Parking Garage (Free Parking) located at 805 Hambley Boulevard.

TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES

Starting at 7:45 AM and ending at 5:00 PM on scheduled move-in dates. Please look at the map below for the traffic changes

STREET CLOSED: South Elm (Between Hambley Blvd and College Street)

STREET CLOSED: Kentucky Ave (from High Street to Willow Street Emergency Vehicles Only)

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: Poplar Street (passing Spilman and Page Hall to Willow Street)

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: High Street to Saad Ave

INCREASED TRAFFIC: Use Extreme Caution at North Elm and Hambley Blvd near Bears Tower. Officers will provide traffic control at this intersection. Please follow their directions.

FAQS

Arrive at your scheduled move-in date and time. Enter the Health Professions Education parking lot via the Elm St entrance. All vehicles must park in a designated parking spot. Follow the dedicated traffic flow pattern to enter and exit the lot. Walk to the tent where a member of the Bear Pause Committee will assist you. Please bring your UPIKE ID card with you. Travel to the end of the parking lot where a staff member will give you a Vehicle ID Card. Complete all information and place the card on the drivers-side of your dashboard, face up. Please adhere to the 40-minute unload time. After 40 minutes please move your vehicle to the Pikeville Parking Garage (Free Parking) located at 805 Hambley Boulevard.

If your assigned time does not work for you, respond to the email you receive with your time, and we will work to accommodate your request.

We have a limited number of moving carts available for your use. If you have access to a handcart or dolly that will make your experience even smoother.

We are asking families moving in to limit the number of vehicles that assist their student. Due to limited space, only TWO vehicles at MAX will be allowed per student on the main campus during scheduled move-ins. Feel free to use the Pikeville Parking Garage (Free Parking) located at 805 Hambley Boulevard and carpool with your student.

Due to limited space, please adhere to the 40-minute unload time. After 40 minutes please move your vehicle to the Pikeville Parking Garage (Free Parking) located at 805 Hambley Boulevard.

Pikeville Parking Garage (Free Parking) located at 805 Hambley Boulevard

Due to limited space, NO trailers of any type will be allowed on the main campus during scheduled move-ins

Residential Students will receive an official email from the Bear Pause Committee with their scheduled move-in date and time

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