The early arrival process is for any student looking to arrive to campus before their approved move-in dates for the fall. First year student move-in is on August 15th and continuing (international students included) student move-in is August 17th-18th. Any student approved for early arrival will be allowed to come to campus prior these fall dates. Early arrival includes approved fall student athletes, student groups, student workers, move-in volunteers, and individuals approved via request.
Any student approved to arrive early will check-in at Culbertson/Slater Complex located at 602 East Wayne Ave., Wooster Ohio, 44691. RAs will be present daily during early arrival to complete check-ins.
Approved Student Athletes, Groups, and Employees
Individuals who are needing to arrive to campus for specific tasks related to the opening of the College of Wooster should connect with their supervisor, director, or coach to confirm their approved date of arrival. Athlete dates will be reflected on the early arrival request form. Students approved for Early Arrival through a group must complete the Early Arrival Request form on the Housing Portal. Students will be approved if reflected on the roosters communicated by the staff/faculty overseeing the arrival.
Staff/Faculty: any groups arriving early to campus must have a submitted list of individuals needing to arrive early to the Residence Life Office. Approved Early Arrivals will receive a confirmation email with instructions around August 1st.
Move In Volunteers (Do not complete early arrival request, submit form below).
Students who volunteer for first year student move-in agree to:
- Arrive to campus on Friday, August 14th, 2026 between 8:00am-5:00pm
- Attend Volunteer Training on Friday, August 14th, 2026 (6pm in The Alley)
- Attend their assigned shift and check in with staff (9:00am-11:30am)
Students who volunteer will receive:
- Early access to their fall assignments
- No charges for arriving early to campus
- Move-in T-shirts
If you are wanting to volunteer, please click here! Individuals who are looking to sign up for being a move-in volunteer must sign up by Friday, July 31st, 2026.