Fall 2019 move-in information

Lodging in Indianapolis

If you are traveling from a distance and need lodging when visiting Marian University, we recommend several hotels. Visit www.marian.edu/lodging for more information.

Bringing Belongings to Campus

​We encourage students and families to consider bringing their student's belongings with them or planning time once on campus to purchase needed items in the local area. If you plan to send a care package or letter to your student, please do your best to ensure it arrives after your student's move-in day. For additional information on mailroom policies, please click here. The mailroom is open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you have questions regarding what items are and are not permitted on campus, please click here.

Move-In Assistance

If you are a student or guest with mobility challenges and will need assistance with move-in, please contact the Marian University Office of Housing and Residence Life as soon as possible at housing@marian.edu or at 317.955.6318. 

When to Arrive

Monday, August 12, 2019: Early move-in for approved teams and groups 
Thursday, August 15, 2019: Early move-in for approved teams and groups
Monday, August 19, 2019: Early move-in for approved teams and groups, on-campus house and apartment move-in 
Thursday, August 22, 2019: New residential students attending SOAR
Friday, August 23, 2019: New residential students
Saturday, August 24, 2019: Returning residential students

Note: Early arrival students must arrive between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. (noon) on their assigned move-in day. Students moving in on Friday, August 23 or Saturday, August 24 may arrive between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on their assigned move-in day. Check-in staff will only be available during this time.

What to Expect

1. Follow the driving route recommended for your residence hall in the "Move-In Day Routes" section of this page.
2. All new freshman, transfer, re-admitted and returning students MUST attend KnightQuest on their move-in day unless they have received a KnightQuest email stating they are Knight Ready and have checked in online. Be sure to check in online if you receive this email! All students should plan to attend their designated KnightQuest date unless they have received a Knight Ready email. You should plan to arrive at Alumni Hall to begin your day before heading to your residence hall for check in.
3. When you arrive at your residence hall, there will be a staff member waiting to direct you to an unloading zone.
4. You will have 15 minutes to unload your car before a staff member will direct you to overflow parking close to your residence hall.
5. After you have unloaded your vehicle, please move to the directed overflow parking area.
6. At this time, you may return to your residence hall and begin unpacking your belongings. Please remember to break down and recycle all cardboard boxes and other packing materials.  

To make your move-in experience as smooth as possible, here are some tips and instructions.

• You will not be permitted to move into your room until you have completed the KnightQuest process. You may contact knightquest@marian.edu for additional questions about the process or visit here to learn more.
• Please label your belongings clearly with your first and last name to ensure your belongings are brought to the correct room.
• Pack your items securely in containers that are easy to carry. This will allow you and others to quickly unload your items without damaging them.
• Do not bring family pets with you.
• Please be mindful that there is ongoing construction on campus. Detours may be required to arrive at your desired destination. Large vehicles like U-Haul trucks and trailers may be difficult to maneuver on campus.
• While there is no limit on the size of vehicle students can bring on move-in day, most students bring one carload of belongings with them. 
• Space is limited in unloading zones. Once you have arrived at your residence hall, you will have 15 minutes to unload your belongings before being directed to overflow parking. 
• Please note that Doyle Hall does not have an elevator, and Clare Hall only has a small service elevator. University and Drew Halls both have passenger elevators that can be used during move-in.

New and transfer students will be notified about roommate and room assignments as follows:

• Applications received before May 1, will assigned before May 31;
• Applications received before June 1, will be assigned before June 30;
• Applications received before July 1, will be assigned before July 15;
• Applications received after July 1, will be assigned on a rolling basis.  

We will email you information that includes your residence hall room number and contact information for your new roommate. We encourage you to reach out to your roommate to get acquainted before you arrive on campus, if possible.

Your electronic housing assignment packet will be sent to you via the email address you used when creating your housing application. Please be sure to check your spam filter or junk mail folder to ensure your housing assignment packet is not improperly filtered into one of these categories.

In order to minimize the risk of damage to walls and other surfaces, painters tape and 3M Command™ products are the preferred tools for hanging items in your room. Any damage to the walls or other surfaces of the room will result in a fine. The fine amount will be determined by the type and amount of damage sustained.  

Students are welcome to customize their rooms with art, area rugs, and other personal items. For a complete list of what furniture and amenities are present within each room, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.