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Move-In Information

Students moving in on Georgia Southern's campus

Operation Move-In

Operation Move-In is the official start to the fall semester at ¾«¶«â€™s Statesboro and Savannah campuses. It is an exciting time as we welcome students into the residence halls and prepare to kick off the academic year.

Operation Move-In is Friday, August 8, 2025

Find Your Check-in

Whether you’re at our bustling Statesboro campus or the more intimate Armstrong campus, Operation Move-In will get you ready to hit the ground running as you meet new roommates, check off important items, and get squared away in your new home.

Checking-in at the Armstrong Campus

Check-in on August 8 will take place at the Armstrong Center at 13040 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA. Students approved for early arrival prior to August 8 will check in at the University Housing office located in the Compass Point 7000 Building.

Armstrong Check-in

Checking-in at the Statesboro Campus

Check-in on August 8 will take place at the Recreation Activities Center (RAC) at 1939 Akins Blvd, Statesboro, GA. Traffic will be routed on Akins Boulevard to reach Paulson Stadium. Students approved for early arrival will check in at the University Housing office in Watson Commons at 1630 Chandler Road, Statesboro, GA.

Statesboro Check-in

Early Arrivals

Athletes, cheerleaders, marching band members, and students involved in Panhellenic recruitment often need to check in early. Your advisor or supervisor will work with you to get you checked in at the right time.

Residential Learning Community Move-In

Participants in Residential Learning Communities will move in on August 8 unless they are participating in a separate early arrival process.

What To Bring?

Learn what to bring with you when you make the move to Georgia Southern and, just as important, what not to bring!

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Three students plus the Georgia Southern mascot help out on move-in day

OMI – FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about OMI. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please contact us at housing@georgiasouthern.edu.

Residence hall move in will be structured by utilizing timeslots to select your move-in time. By using the On-Campus Housing Portal at  you will need to sign up for a move-in date and time. You can begin signing up for your time starting in mid-to-late July. Email communication will be sent out to students when the timeslot selection process begins. A summary of the available dates and times are listed below:

Statesboro Campus

  • Monday, August 7 – Students approved to participate in Sorority Recruitment
  • Friday, August 11 – Saturday, August 12 – Students living across campus

Armstrong Campus

  • Friday, August 11 – Saturday, August 12 – Students living across campus

After signing up for a move-in timeslot, you will see a Move-In confirmation page. Please print this page and put it in the dash of each of your vehicles to assist with traffic flow on campus on your assigned move-in day. The barcode on the page can be used to check you into your room if you have not yet received your Eagle Card.

Please work with your sponsoring campus office — they will be responsible for communicating your early arrival needs to University Housing and then communicating that information back to you.

University Housing will confirm actual move-in locations as we get a little closer to the first day of Fall classes. The current plan is that students will check in at a centralized location on campus, get your room key, then go to your building to start moving in. More details are forthcoming.

Yes, but please limit it to individuals who are assisting you in your move process. While we understand that going to college is a time of excitement and is a major transition for families, we must limit the number of individuals who are on campus during this experience.

We are currently planning to have volunteers assist with Operation Move-In for the Fall 2023 semester.

Current plans allow for us to have a number of moving bins available to assist with the move-in process; however, those bins may be limited by building. You are encouraged to pack efficiently and to bring what you need for the first couple of months of the semester. If you have one available, we encourage you to bring a dolly or cart to assist you.

You are highly encouraged to participate in the online photo submission process to get your Eagle card prior to moving into the residence halls. Many of our buildings use your Eagle Card for door access. Campus resources such as Dining Services and Campus Recreation also use the Eagle Card. You can still request your Eagle Card through July 19, but you are encouraged to submit your photo as soon as possible. More information can be found online at the .

Meal plans will begin on Friday, August 11th. To learn more about the meal plan options, visit the .

The Operation Move-In website has information on what to bring or not to bring located here. In addition, each of our residence hall pages at gsuhousing.com/halls have had 360° virtual tours and measurements of furniture and fixtures uploaded over the last couple of weeks.

If you have not yet purchased a permit for the Fall 2023 semester, you can do that online at .

You may pay online by echeck (a free service) or by MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Visa (a fee applies). Sign into https://my.georgiasouthern.edu/, look for the Financial Services section, and select $ View/Pay Your Tuition Bill.

Expect the next update to be when the online timeslot window opens in mid-to-late July. You can also follow us on social media at the following links:

Volunteer Opportunities

Something great about our University is the spirit of volunteerism and traditions. We have an amazing opportunity for you to experience both of these at once by volunteering for Operation Move-In on the Armstrong and Statesboro Campuses on August 8.

Volunteer Sign-up Forms

What is Operation Move-In?

This event is a collaborative effort for faculty, staff, student and community volunteers to assist in welcoming our students back to campus. Volunteers assist in getting our students back into the residence halls by meeting and greeting families, answering questions, monitoring elevator traffic, unloading cars, and many other activities that go into moving about 4000 students into the residence halls in just a few hours! We would love to have you be a part of this True Blue Tradition.

Why should I volunteer?

When you volunteer at OMI, you’re greeting new students and families to campus and ushering in a new class of future Eagle Nation graduates. Leave an impression on the many smiling faces of Georgia Southern and participate today.

What will I be doing?

Volunteers will spend a few hours each day helping students remove items in their vehicles and assisting in moving those items to their rooms.

Take the Next Step

Start your journey off on the right foot and find the ideal housing opportunity at Georgia Southern.