We’re excited for you to be here, too! First-year Student Move In is Friday, August 22, 2025. Don't forget to sign up for a Move In time slot (check your housing assignment email for a link and instructions). 

A starter list of what to bring can be found on the the Housing and Real Estate Services website. You’ll also find a list of prohibited items to leave at home, including several heat-producing appliances.  

As a reminder, electric scooters and skateboards are not permitted on campus per University PEV policy, and personal vehicles are not permitted to stay on campus after moving in. 

TigerTransit’s free weekend shopper bus also travels from campus to shopping centers (Target, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods) for those necessities you forgot to pack. 

We’ve got you covered. No matter which residential college you live in, each room comes with: 

• Single bed, which requires extra-long, twin-size sheets 
• Dresser 
• Desk and chair 
• Bookshelf 
• Closet space or wardrobe for each person 
• Waste and recycling cans 
• Shades or blinds 
• Message boards at the entrance to many rooms  

We completely understand! We want to make sure you know which appliances are approved, whether you have plans to bring a tea kettle, coffee maker or even a milk frother! You can check out all authorized and unauthorized appliances here. We approve any model of iron, electric blanket, hair dryer/curlers, or clothes steamer.

You can, but we have certain restrictions on refrigerators and microwaves. Most importantly, you cannot bring a microwave. However, you can rent a microfridge (combination microwave and refrigerator) through Princeton Student Agencies. Only one microfridge may be in each room. You can find more information about microfridges, refrigerators, freezers, and other regulations on the Dormitory and Annex Regulations page.

Contact the Service Point ([email protected] or 609.258.8300 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Yes. To safely navigate campus roads, moving trucks cannot exceed 16 feet. 

Non-electric scooters and bikes are permitted on campus and should be registered upon arrival. Please review the University’s PEV policy before you arrive. 

Our beautiful and historic campus is pedestrian-friendly, with most academic buildings situated between 5-15 minutes from undergraduate residential neighborhoods. Princeton also provides a free shuttle system called TigerTransit. These buses operate on a fixed route schedule, providing safe, convenient, and reliable transportation throughout the campus and surrounding community. 

We’ve provided a summary of the most important information, but if you want to make sure you have access to everything you could learn, check out the incoming students page.

Check in takes place at the Forum, Lewis Arts complex. If driving, follow directions to the Theater Drive Garage, additional signage will help guide you as you enter campus. Exit the garage from the north and look for the balloon arch. Princeton Station, a spur route of the Northeast Corridor, is across the street from the Forum. 

Make sure you bring your photo ID for check in. Leave your belongings in your vehicle. Once checked in, you’ll receive your room key, map, and parking pass to bring your vehicle closer to your dorm to unload. 

After checking in, return to your vehicle and follow the route to your dorm for unloading. After you unload, vehicles should be moved to the Stadium Drive Garage. Check out the Move In Fair at the Frist Campus Center or head to your residential college dining hall for brunch.

Move In Fair 
Frist Campus Center
9 am-4 pm
Campus partners will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, such as managing special dietary requirements in the dining halls, how to register your bike, and much more.

Brunch
Residential College Dining Hall
Time TBD 
Students and families are invited to experience the residential college dining hall.
 

From Theater Drive Garage, follow signs towards your residential college unloading area. Volunteers will be on hand to help you quickly unload your vehicle. After unloading, move your personal vehicle to the Stadium Drive Garage. Moving trucks should be relocated to the south part of Lot 20.  

Place your TigerCard near the keypad on your dorm door, followed by your 4-digit Door Lock PIN. Turn the handle and push the door inward. Keep your TigerCard on you at all times. Your door will automatically lock upon entry.  

See the keyless lock in action

Contact or visit the Service Point, New South Building, A Level (609.258.8300 or [email protected]). For lockouts that occur outside of business hours, contact Public Safety at 609.258.1000 or visit 200 Elm Drive. 

After unloading, move your personal vehicle to the Stadium Drive Garage, while moving trucks should be relocated to the south part of Lot 20. Check out the Move In Fair at the Frist Campus Center or head to your residential college dining hall for brunch.

Move In Fair 
Frist Campus Center
9 am-4 pm
Campus partners will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, such as managing special dietary requirements in the dining halls, how to register your bike, and much more.

Brunch
Residential College Dining Hall
Time TBD 
Students and families are invited to experience the residential college dining hall.

Mail pickup is at Frist 110 and can be collected at the window Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm through September 14. You will receive a notification from [email protected] when you receive First Class mail.  You should be prepared to provide your Frist mailbox number and student ID Card (TigerCard) when arriving at the collection window. Notifications for periodicals, marketing mail, catalogs and bulk mail will not be sent. These items will be held at Frist 110 and distributed with any First-Class mail or upon request. After September 14, mail collection window hours will be Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm (closed Sunday).  

Package collection will be at the Frist Campus Center, or the north parking lot of Dillon Gym for oversize items.  Packages at Frist Campus Center will either be in an automated package locker or at Frist 110. You will receive an email from [email protected] when your package is ready and where to pick it up. Please note that delivery notification from the shipper (such as Amazon) does not mean your package is ready; that simply means it has been delivered to the University’s receiving and processing facility. Do not attempt to pick up your package before receiving a notification from [email protected]. 

Refreshments will be available while you check in at the Forum. Brunch service will be offered in your residential college dining hall from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for you and your guests. Retail operations will be open at the Frist Campus Center.

Students should connect to “eduroam” as the primary wireless network for learning, printing, and more. When prompted, enter your [email protected] email address and password. For more information, visit www.princeton.edu/eduroam.

Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and other smart devices can be connected to “servicenet.” To use this network, you’ll need to register your devices when you get to campus. See Connect to Wireless Network: Residential for more information. 

No. You won’t be able to connect a personal printer to the campus network. You can, however, print to one of the many high-capacity printers in the residential colleges and across campus.

For help, visit the Princeton Service Portal, email [email protected], or call 609-258-4357 (8-HELP). You can also visit the OIT Tech Clinic in Frist Campus Center, Room 112 or contact a Student Technology Consultant in the residences.

Princeton recommends that every student purchase an Apple or Dell laptop with a 3- or 4-year warranty. Laptops should be purchased by the student directly from the manufacturer or other authorized suppliers. Specific model recommendations by major, financial aid and loaner options are outlined here.

Students who receive need-based aid from Princeton and wish to purchase a personal computer for their school use may request a computer purchase budget adjustment.

Tips and instructions for TigerHub and Tiger Family Hub can be downloaded via Quick Reference Cards. If you still have questions, support is available through the IT Service Desk, where you can email, call or chat with IT support staff for help.