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Moving into your new home at Western Illinois University

Spring 2025

Get ready to move into your new home at WIU! 
Residence halls will open for students to move-in beginning Saturday, January 11, at noon.

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We've been doing this at WIU for a while now (since 1899), so here is our go-to list of what to bring and what to leave when you move-in to your residence hall. Click the Packing List button to view our packing list.

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Need to eat?

Click the Move-In Weekend Dining Hours button to view the Spring 2025 opening weekend dining schedule.

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  1. Must have a partner
  2. Must have two rubber mallets
  3. Watch the video

Click the How to Loft Your Bed button to view how to loft your bed.

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Click on the Go West Information button to view Go West information.

 

 

 

The Move-In Process - How It Works! 

  1. Enter the campus and drive to your residence hall. 
  2. When you arrive at your hall, head to the check in tables or information desk and UHDS Staff will be there to assist you with the electronic check in process, keys, and answer questions.

Seal Hall Administrative office Hours: Saturday, noon - 4:00p.m. and Sunday, 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Follow us on Facebook and check your WIU student email for any updates regarding move-in.