Fall 2026
Residence Life is excited to welcome students back this fall, whether you are returning or coming to campus for the first time. Just know that there is space and support here in the residence halls to help you succeed.
Continue to monitor your emails and the Move-in page for important updates on your arrival for the semester. There will be a de-centralized check-in process for all our residents for fall move-in, being able to check in right at their residence hall building. It is important that a member of the housing team completes your check-in process and will be able to answer any remaining questions you may have at that time.
Athletes
Fall sports training camps are by invitation only through the athletic department. Student athletes will be emailed over the summer with instructions regarding their respective summer training camp.
Check-in dates can be found on the athletics department website. If you need additional information you may contact Athletic Director Matt Burke at mburke43@fitchburgstate.edu.
Move-in Overview
Pre-arrival Resources
We've provided valuable resources and information to help you prepare for your transition to Fitchburg State.
Campus Maps
Here are maps and directions to help you navigate campus.
Move-in Schedule and Arrival Instructions
Every student is assigned a specific block of time to arrive for their move-in. This arrival time is assigned based on individual room assignments and should not be adjusted, unless communicated and approved with our office prior to your arrival date. We ask that you please do not arrive prior to your assigned time! By adhering to your scheduled time, we can ensure a smooth and easy transition for all residential Falcons.
Classes begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
Schedule
For students living in Russell Towers, please follow these move-in windows pending your floor assignment:
- 9 - 9:30 a.m.: A8, B8, C6 & D6
- 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.: A9, B9, B3, C8 & C7
- 10:30 - 11 a.m.: A7, B7, C5 & D5
- 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.: A6, B6, C4 & D4
- 12 - 12:30 p.m.: A5, B5, C3 & D3
- 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.: A4, B4, C2 & D2
For students living in Aubuchon Hall, Herlihy Hall, Mara Villages, Townhouses or Simonds Hall, please arrive to campus between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Arrival Instructions
- When arriving to campus, please use 1000 John Fitch Highway Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420 as your arrival location. You will check-in at the Wallace Civic Center first.
- During your check-in with Residence Life staff at the Civic Center, you will receive your student OneCard and temporary move-in parking hang tag.
- Temporary parking hang tags will be color coordinated pending your residence hall location.
- After checking-in, University Police (UPD) staff will use the temporary move-in parking hang tag to direct you towards your residence hall for move-in.
- When you arrive at your residence hall to move-in, there will be a group of student volunteers to help you move your belongings to your room.
- We will have green bins available for belongings as well, but please feel free to bring your own dolleys/carts.
- Please make sure you label every item you bring with you with your first and last name!
- Once your items are taken out of the car, someone from your party will be directed to immediately move your car to the designated parking areas around campus.
- Due to the volume of new students and the flow of traffic through campus, there can be a wait. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in advance!
Returning student move-in is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Returning students are not provided with designated move-in time frames, so students may arrive whenever between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Arrival Instructions
- When arriving to campus, please use 1000 John Fitch Highway Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420 as your arrival location. You will check-in at the Wallace Civic Center first.
- During your check-in with Residence Life staff at the Civic Center, your OneCard will be encoded with your residence hall building + room and you will be provided with your temporary move-in parking pass.
- Please note: stopping at the Civic Center first is required prior to going to your residence hall.
- After checking-in, University Police (UPD) staff will use the temporary move-in parking hang tag to direct you towards your residence hall for move-in.
- When you arrive at your residence hall to move-in, you can begin unloading your items to move-in.
- We will have green bins available for belongings as well, but please feel free to bring your own dolleys/carts.
- Please make sure you label every item you bring with you with your first and last name!
- Once your items are taken out of the car, you will be directed to immediately move your car to the designated parking areas around campus.
- Due to the volume of students and the flow of traffic through campus, there can be a wait. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in advance!
Early Arrivals
If you have been approved for an early arrival from our office, please follow the move-in instructions that were sent to you by the Residence Life office.
Late Arrivals
If you arrive after 5 p.m. any move-in day, you will need to contact University Police (978.665.3111) and Residence Life staff member will be contacted to meet you at your building.
If you are moving in after Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. (First Day of Class), you should report directly to the main Residence Life office to have your card encoded and be checked in. The Residence Life office is located in Aubuchon Hall.
If you have any questions about move-in, please reach out to our office via email (housing@fitchburgstate.edu) or call us at 978.665.3219.
If you arrive after 5 p.m. you will need to contact University Police (978.665.3111) and Residence Life on-call will be contacted to meet you at your building.
Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. (First Day of Class) residents do not have to sign-up to check-in to their residence hall. You should report directly to the main housing office to have your card encoded and be checked in.
If you have any additional questions, email housing@fitchburgstate.edu or call 978.665.3219.
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