Move-In Days for Fall 2024
Due to the complex nature of moving over 4000 students on campus, all students must come on their assigned day and time. We cannot accommodate early move-in requests. In mid-July, move in day information will be sent out with your assigned day and time via your Belmont e-mail address, and parking tags will be mailed to your permanent mailing address.
Residence Hall Dates, Routes and Parking
Below you will find move-in day dates, routes and parking for each of our residential complexes. Please follow the route outlined for your building (on your hall's assigned move-in day) to be directed to your check-in location as some traffic patterns are changed for move-in periods only. All students will receive their assigned move-in time (or time frame) in mid-July.
Thursday, August 15
Patton Hall/Bear House
Parking: Inman/McWhorter Garage
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Thrailkill Hall
Parking: Thrailkill Garage
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Wright Hall
Parking: Curb Garage
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Friday, August 16
Potter Hall
Parking: Curb Garage
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Kennedy Hall
Parking: South Garage
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Maddox Hall
Parking: Curb Garage
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Transfer Student Move-In
All transfer students in Tall, Caldwell, Horrell, Dickens, Russell, Hillside, & Belmont Commons
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Saturday, August 17
Hail Hall, Heron Hall and Pembroke Hall
Parking: Inman/McWhorter Garage
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You will be assigned a specific time for move-in on your assigned move-in day when you receive your move-in day packet in July! For the best move-in experience available, it is crucial that you arrive at your assigned move-in time or time frame so that staff are prepared for your arrival.
The times listed above are strictly for freshman and transfer students.
Saturday, August 17
Caldwell Hall
Parking: Thrailkill Garage
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Dickens Hall (Floors 1, 3, 5 Only)
Parking: Dickens/Horrell Garage
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Sunday, August 18
Tall Hall
Parking: Johnson Garage
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Hillside Apartments
Parking: Thrailkill Garage
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Dickens Hall (Floors 2 & 4 Only)
Parking: Dickens/Horrell Garage
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Monday, August 19
Russell Hall
Parking: South Garage
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Horrell Hall
Parking: Dickens/Horrell Garage
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Belmont Commons
Parking: South Garage
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Residents in some halls will receive specific move-in times. More information about specific move-in times will be released in July.
Please note that transfer students participating in Orientation activities but living in upperclassman halls will be invited to move at an earlier date; please see Freshman and Transfer move-in dates for more information.
Due to the complex nature of facilitating this process, we are unable to accommodate requests to move in early. Move-in results in altered traffic patterns, closed parking garages, and limited staff availability to accommodate residents moving in outside of their assigned timeframe. If you cannot arrive at your assigned date/time, you may alternatively participate in a self-service move-in period listed below.
Self-Service (Unassisted) Move-In Alternatives:
During one of the periods below, residents may move in unassisted. As these will not be active check-in times, a staff contact number will be posted at the front desk for check-in and key pickup. You will not need to follow your assigned move-in route/route map outside of your designated move-in time frame.
- Freshmen Complexes – Saturday, August 17, 1pm-3pm. Note that there will be no volunteers available to assist and limited cart availability. Residents will need to unload from their nearest accessible parking garage. Parking garage access may be restricted due to ongoing upperclassman move-in.
- Upperclassmen Complexes – Tuesday, August 20, 8am-4pm. There will be no volunteers available to assist and limited cart availability. Residents will need to unload from their respective assigned parking garages. There will be no unloading areas or street parking available. Any vehicles parked in unauthorized areas (e.g. along 15th Ave S, Caldwell Ave, or areas sectioned off for construction) will be subject to citations, fines, and/or having their vehicle immediately towed per Metro Nashville parking and traffic regulations.
- Residents may also participate in an unassisted move-in on their assigned day (or any day after) 6pm-10pm. All above stipulations will apply.
- We encourage our students to not bring trailers or U-Haul trucks. Residence Life discourages the use of trailers and U-Hauls as they will not fit in our parking facilities.
- Later this summer, you will be receiving two rear-view mirror tags to your permanent mailing address. Please hang one mirror tag in each car traveling to campus and refer to your hall’s move-in map to aid with move-in traffic. The maps are linked on this webpage, which will also be accessible via QR code on your hang tag. Please drive safely and do not attempt to scan QR codes while driving.
- Areas closest to complex entrances will be reserved as unloading zones. You will be asked to relocate your vehicle (to a different lot or garage) after unloading in order to keep unloading zones clear for incoming students.
- Note that your hall will have a specific parking location on move-in day. This location is noted above and on your hall's hang tag. This location does not necessarily correlate with your hall's normal parking location. If you will be on campus for multiple days, you may wish to move your car to a garage on the perimeter of campus after move-in to avoid move-in traffic, as move-in will continue through Monday.
New Student Resources
We are excited to welcome our newest students to campus! To help with the transition to campus life, we have compiled some special resources for incoming freshmen and their parents. You can find a full list of helpful guides on our Expectations, Policies, and Agreements page!
Move-In Day Guide - This handy guide will cover all that you need to know to successfully tackle your Belmont move-in day!
My ResLife Notebook 2024 - This handy guide should answer many of your burning questions (such as, "What's included in my room?") and contains loads of useful information all in one document.
Handbook, Policies, & Agreements - On this page, you can find links to our Housing Occupancy Agreement and our Handbook for Residential Living! Review these items to make sure you're fully ready for life on campus, and reference them as needed throughout the year.
Video Resources - Are you curious about safety in the residence halls? Wondering how your meal plan works? We've put together some informative videos to make sure you feel ready to set out on your Belmont journey!
What to Bring
Not sure where to begin? We have compiled a list of common items you might need in your residence hall room (including what NOT to bring!). You can view a complete listing of Residence Life policies in our handbook. You may also use the handy printable packing list linked below to make sure you have everything you may need. If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact us!
Refrigerators - Less than 4 cubic feet & 1.8 amps (Energy Star qualification required)
Microwaves - 800 watts or less
Smart-strip surge protectors - auto shut-off of devices not in use
CFL or LED light bulbs
To save space, you may want to check with your roommate on these items!
- Television
- Refrigerator (<4 cubic ft. & 1.8 amps)
- Microwave (800 watts or less)
- Single-cup coffee maker with no exposed heating element
- Area rug (or other room decor)
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Helpful Tips for Move-In Day:
- To cut down on cardboard waste, pack items in reusable plastic bins
- Save space by buying larger items after you arrive; save time and energy by purchasing through our online marketplace (your items will be waiting for you when you arrive!)
- Despite our best-laid plans, some check-in areas can experience a bit of a queue if everyone arrives at the beginning of each time block or interstate traffic causes arrival delays. If you experience a wait, you can assist us best by remaining comfortably in your running vehicle and allowing us to provide everyone the same quality experience. Make sure you have enough gas in your vehicle when you arrive at Belmont in case of any major delay.
- Our Belmont Marketplace program is available if you would like to place an order through our website or one of our partners. Items ordered through Belmont Marketplace are delivered to your room and will be waiting for you when you arrive, cutting down on items you may need to pack or move.
- Please note that Belmont Residence Life does not offer in-room delivery for any other packages delivered to campus prior to move-in. The UPS Store (campus mail center) requests that no packages be mailed to campus earlier than one week before move-in due to limited storage availability.