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Let’s be honest: moving is stressful. From making sure you’ve packed everything you’ll need to the uncertainty of being uprooted and establishing a brand-new home, you have a lot to think about and do.
Whether you’re moving in or out, we’re here to help. Keep an eye on your nova.edu email account for more details about your upcoming moving day, including where and where not to park, where to check in, and designated check out times for your residence hall.
If you have unique needs, please feel free to email us at housing@nova.edu.
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Moving In Important Dates
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Move-In Date and Time |
Important Notes |
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Fall 2027 Move-In |
Residents will select an available move-in time through their Housing Portal beginning in late May 2027. Residents should plan to arrive during their selected move-in time. |
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Returning Student Volunteers/Special Programs Monday, August 9, 2027 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Not an option for general returning students. |
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New Incoming Students Tuesday, August 10, 2027 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Recommended for those attending 8/11 orientation. |
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New Incoming Students Wednesday, August 11, 2027 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
New incoming students must complete their move-in by noon on Wednesday, as New Student Orientation begins Wednesday afternoon. |
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Returning Students Wednesday, August 11, 2027 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
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Late Move-In Thursday, August 12, 2027 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
Residents should report directly to their residence hall. |
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Late Move-In Friday, August 13, 2027 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
Residents should report directly to their residence hall. |
Late move-ins are available during University Housing business hours only.
There will be no after-hours or weekend check-ins. Residents should make travel arrangements accordingly. Requests related to special circumstances must be approved in writing by University Housing in advance.
Housing Check In Step-by-Step
Not sure what to bring?
Some items are a given:
- Computer
- An assortment of clothes
- Towels
- Sheets
- NSU Shark decor
We’ve compiled a checklist to help make sure you’ve got what you need from day one.
Check and Satisfy Your Student Balance
Before you can move in, your student account balance needs to be satisfied by one or more of the following methods:
- Have a financial aid package that covers your entire institutional costs
- Sign up for the NSU payment plan
If your account balance is not completely accounted for, you will need to meet with an Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) representative at the Welcome Center in the Horvitz Administration Building prior to your assigned move-in day.
Schedule an appointment with an ESS rep by calling (954) 262-5200.
Request Your Shark Card (New Students)
Check Your Room Assignment and Fill Out Emergency Forms in the Housing Portal
Log in to the Housing Portal to check and confirm your room assignment.
Additionally, complete all Emergency Forms—Emergency Contact, Missing Persons, and Hurricane Response—48 hours prior to your assigned check-in time.
Select Your Move In Date and Time
Review Checklists and Bed Linen Requirements
We put together a checklist to help you prepare for move-in. It covers everything from electronics, storage ideas,
kitchen and cleaning essentials, toiletries and shared items that you'll want to coordinate
with potential roommates.
Below are the bed sizes provided in each residence hall:
Twin XL
Commons, Goodwin, CLC, Founders, Farquhar, and Vettel, Rolling Hills C, Mako (1 Bedroom Double only)
Full XL
Mako (4 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, Studios)
Founders, Farquhar, and Vettel (1st Floor, 1 Bedroom only)
Queen
Rolling Hills A Studio, Rolling Hills C Studio
Arrival on Campus on Move-In Day
Review Room Assessment Form
It is your responsibility to review your Room Assessment Form and confirm that it accurately reflects the condition of your room. If you need to amend the form with corrections, you have 24 hours from your move-in date to contact your Resident Assistant for a reassessment.
Moving Out Important Dates: Winter 2027
Undergraduate Residential Students
Residents must move out of their assigned housing space within 24 hours of their last final exam.
The latest possible move-out date and time is Sunday, May 2, 2027, at 5 p.m. Residents whose final exam occurs earlier must move out within 24 hours of completing their last exam and should not plan to remain in housing until May 2.
Additional move-out instructions and information will be provided to residents during the winter 2027 semester.
Graduating Seniors
You must check out 24 hours after your commencement ceremony.
Express Housing Checkout
We’ve implemented an Express Checkout process for ease and convenience.
Failure to follow the proper checkout process will incur a $100 improper checkout charge plus any cleaning/damage charges and the fees for unreturned keys.
All residential students should fill out and submit the mail forwarding form prior to checking out.
Packing and Cleaning To-Dos
- Sweep, mop, and wipe down your room, bathroom, and shared living spaces
- Return all university furniture to where it was upon move-in.
- Bicycles must be unchained and removed from bike racks at the time of checkout.
For more tips, check out the Residential Living Guide.
Schedule a Checkout Time
Reach out to your Resident Assistant to inform them of your intended move-out date and schedule to meet with a staff member from University Housing.
Aim for the designated checkout time for your residence hall. Your checkout time can be a flexible range of time, i.e., 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Remove Your Belongings and Clean
Make sure all your personal items have been removed from your assigned space and clean all surfaces by your checkout time.
Failure to remove your belongings and clean your assigned spaces prior to checkout will result in you being charged $100+ to cover the cost for facilities doing so.
Pick Up an Express Checkout Envelope
Drop Off Completed Express Checkout
Is this your final semester living on campus?
Timeline for Receiving Your Deposit
It can take up to a week from your move-out date for the checkout to be completely processed by our office. Once that process is complete, one of the two following things will happen:
- If your student account has a balance, the Bursar’s office will release your deposit back into your student account to go toward paying off that balance.
- If you do not have an account balance, the balance will be released back to the card originally used to pay or sent to you as a check.
For more information, please reach out to the Bursar’s office at (954) 262-5200.
Do You Need Help Packing, Storing or Shipping
We’ve got a recommendation for you!
Stirit Storage has NSU-friendly plans and rates to help you pack, move, store, and/or ship. Additionally, Stirit Storage is the only approved third party we will permit to enter your room (on campus) to collect your belongings. Please be aware that you are required to be present during the packing and pickup process.
NOTE: NSU is providing this information only as a courtesy and is in no way endorsing or requiring the use of Stirit. NSU makes no representations or warranties about the quality of the services provided by Stirit, and NSU will not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss of any kind to items. If you would like to use its services, you will need to contact Stirit directly.