Moving In

Plan your arrival

There are many things you can do to make sure your arrival on campus goes smoothly. Here is a list to help you prepare.

1. Sign into the Housing Portal application through uoZone and select your arrival time slot if you haven’t already (until December 18). 
2. Save a digital or printed copy of your arrival pass (available in the Housing Portal app through uoZone once you have completed the Pre-Arrival process).
3. Pack so that you can move in using as few trips as possible. When you can, pack in stackable boxes or containers that can be loaded easily on a cart.
4. Rent a fridge from Coldex (if required)
5. If you don’t have it already, order your uOttawa Card and receive it in person upon check-in during move-in. You must order your card by December 15 at the latest to avoid delays when moving in. You will need it to access your building and/or room (for all residences except Annex) and to access the Dining Hall if you have a Meal Plan.
6. Know how to get to campus and to your residence.

Accessing your residence on move-in day

For all residences, check in and pick up your keys at 90U (90 University Private).

90U reception (check in for all buildings)

Address: 90 University Private

Closest parking ($): Parking Lot K (located between S Waller St. and University Private) 

• Directions: Access campus via Cumberland Street (heading south) and turn right at University Private. 
• Important: all vehicles must exit Lot K via S Waller Street.  

Key and cart pick up: 90U Reception

Moving in

1. Retrieve your uOttawa card, keys and/or access cards. 
   • Go to the 90U reception (applies for all residences).
   • You must show a government-issued photo ID. Only the ID of the student moving into residence is accepted. Only the students themselves can pick up their uOttawa card, keys and/or access card. 
   • Show a copy of your arrival pass (digital or printed).
2. Go to your residence (check out the campus map).
3. Move in your belongings in as few trips as possible.
   • Be mindful that this is a very busy time with hundreds of students moving in, so please limit the number of people who come with you, especially at one time in the elevators, to allow everyone to move in smoothly.
   • You will be directed into the building to an elevator. You may need to wait in a line until the elevator is available for you.
4. Head directly to your room. 
   • If you need to make more than one trip, please immediately drop off your load and head back to the parking for your next load.  Don’t forget to pay for your parking.
   • If you are able, please take the stairs down from your floor. This will free up the elevator for another resident moving in.
5. Settle in 
   • Meet your Residence Life and Residence Safety teams.
   • Learn the rules before making your room your own!
   • Inspect your room and report any deficiencies.
   • Make sure you are familiar with the important documents such as your Residence Agreement and the Shared Living Guide.
6. Inspect your room
   • Test appliances, electrical outlets and switches, lamps, furniture and water taps and drains, where applicable. 
   • Report deficiencies using the Archibus form. Note that Archibus works better with the Google Chrome browser.
   • If you don't have access to the form, email [email protected], call 613-562-5885 or go to the 90U reception for assistance.

Where you can, please reduce your coming and going in residence from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow new arrivals to move in as quickly and safely as possible. Use the stairs where possible.

Note that regular parking fees apply.  Don’t forget to pay for parking during your move in.

Note: When moving into residence, be aware that many rooms or units are already occupied by residents who have renewed their stay or have arrived before you. Items found in the shared common areas probably belong to your roommate(s). Please respect the personal belongings and privacy of other students.