Move-in Spring 2026
Last Updated: Oct. 16, 2025
Welcome home! We are thrilled to welcome you to your new home at San Diego State University. Please become familiar with the information on this page to assist you in preparing for move-in day.
Important dates
Monday, Nov. 3
Spring 2026 license agreement opens on the Housing Portal.Monday, Dec. 1
Deadline to complete the spring 2026 license agreement, if applicable.Early December
Students will receive an email (to their @sdsu account) with the following assignments: move-in date, building, room type, bed size, meal plan (if applicable) and Learning Community (if applicable).Early January
Students will receive an email (to their @sdsu account) with the following additional information: check-in time assignment, roommate information, and specific move-in instructions for arrival.Monday, Jan. 19
Spring 2026 move-in day. Students may check in on this day beginning at 2 p.m.
What to Bring
Download the Move-in Checklist for a complete list of what to bring.
FAQs
Small kitchen appliances may only be used in apartment kitchens, the Tepeyac and Tacuba kitchenettes or designated community kitchens. Use of any small kitchen appliances outside of these spaces is not allowed.
Certain electrical devices and equipment are not permitted in any on-campus residential community. These items include: personal refrigerators (minifridge), space heaters, barbeques, hot plates, portable stoves, portable air conditioners, electric water coolers and ice makers.
Additionally, humidifiers and essential oil diffusers are prohibited due to the moisture they introduce to indoor environments, which can affect building systems and air quality.
A mini-fridge with a freezer and microwave is provided in each first-year room. Students are not permitted to bring an additional mini-fridge.
Yes, but coordinate with your roommate(s) in case they are planning to bring one as well.
Micromobility devices may not be operated, charged or stored inside resident rooms. Micromobility devices such as electric skateboards, electric bicycles and electric scooters can be a fire and safety hazard in residential communities. Designated charging and storage stations are located throughout the residential communities. Request storage using this form.
First-Year
First-year buildings have Twin XL-sized beds.
Sophomore and Upper-Division
In sophomore and upper-division buildings, bed sizes vary. Please wait for your assignment email (sent in early December) prior to purchasing bedding. Your assignment email will include your building and bed size information.
Sunset Plaza, Viva, Aztec Corner and M@College
No shower curtain provided.
South Campus Plaza, Granada, Piedra del Sol, Metepec, Mixquic, Huaxtepec Toltec, Zacatepec and Zapotec
Shower curtain provided.
Shipping Services
SDSU is partnered with Collegeboxes to make move-in as easy as possible. Collegeboxes will pick up items from your home and deliver them directly to your room on campus. If you would like to take advantage of this great service, go to collegeboxes.com and use the discount code "SDSU2026" for 10% off your Ship to School order.
Please note: When entering your information on CollegeBoxes, be sure to include the student's full name and building assignment (if available at the time of order). The building assignment and room number are not required to ensure successful delivery, as we will match the student's name with their housing assignment.
- Supply kits can be ordered from Collegeboxes today!
- The deadline to order supply kits from Collegeboxes is Dec. 30, 2025.
- The deadline to ship boxes to campus for move-in delivery is Jan. 9, 2026.
Mail and Packages
Your on-campus mailing address can be found at Mail and Packages. Mail and packages will be accepted starting on your assigned move-in date.
Please note that items ordered/delivered from Collegeboxes are an exception to this policy. These items may be delivered to your community prior to move-in.
SDSUcard
You will need to have your SDSUcard in order to check in on move-in day. Your SDSUcard will give you access to your building entrance, laundry services, meal plan and more. Download the GET mobile app and upload a passport-style photo and an acceptable form of ID (see below). Pick up your card at the SDSU Card Office prior to your move-in day. For questions, please email the SDSUcard office at [email protected].
Acceptable Forms of Identification: U.S. State IDs, U.S. Driver's License, U.S Passport, U.S. Temp Driver's License with photo, U.S. Law Enforcement ID, Department of Justice ID, Department of Homeland Security ID, and Department of Treasury ID.
Parking and Transportation
In support of sustainability initiatives, incoming first-year students who live on campus will not be permitted to bring a car their first year of study at SDSU. For more information, please visit the First-Year On-Campus Resident Parking Policy.
Aztec Corner, Granada, Piedra del Sol, Sunset Plaza, The Tecs and Viva
Students residing in these buildings may reserve parking in their residential community. Parking permits for the spring semester will be available starting early December.
South Campus Plaza, Tepeyac, Tacuba and Villa Alvarado
Students residing in these buildings may purchase an overnight SDSU parking permit for select campus parking structures.
M@College
Students residing in M@College for the 2025-26 leasing term should email [email protected]. In the email, please include your first and last name, phone number, and your unit and bed assignment at M@College. At this time, only tandem permits are currently available, but residents can request to be added to the waitlist for single permits by emailing the address above.
Bike, Electric Micromobility Device and Surfboard Storage
Bikes and Electric Micromobility Devices: Bicycles and Electric Micromobility Devices are not permitted inside student rooms. Bike and electric mobility device storage is available to on-campus residents at no additional charge. Each storage area includes space to secure and charge bikes and electric mobility devices.
Storage for bicycles and Electric Micromobility devices is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend registering bikes and electric micromobility devices with Transportation Services prior to obtaining storage access. If storage is available, residents will receive an email notification once access with their SDSUcard is activated.
Surfboards: You may submit interest in a surfboard locker via the Surfboard Storage Form. Due to limited availability, surfboard lockers will be assigned by lottery. Surfboards may also be stored in rooms.
Renter's Insurance
Students are responsible for any damages to the residential communities. We encourage parents and families to contact your insurance provider to learn more about renter’s insurance options or to see if your current homeowner’s policy will provide any coverage for your student.
If you are interested in purchasing renter’s insurance for your student, SDSU is partnered with GradGuard. GradGuard offers renter’s insurance coverage as well as protection for personal property, including electronics. GradGuard is $165.40 annually and covers the following:
- Property: $5,000
- Liability: $100,000
- Deductible: $100
To opt in, visit gradguard.com. Once on the site, search for San Diego State University in the “for schools” area in the top right corner.
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