As fall 2026 move-in approaches, Madonna University is looking forward to welcoming students home for the year ahead. To make the transition as smooth as possible, this guide covers what to expect on move-in day, what’s already waiting in your rooms, and some packing recommendations to help students feel situated on day one.
Move-in for Fall 2026 will take place over two days: Thursday, August 27 for traditional first-year students, and Friday, August 28 for upperclassmen and transfer students. Students should not show up to move-in if they have not received their room assignment from Residence Life in their Madonna email as this confirms your hall, room, and arrival time.
Arrival times are assigned by room number and last name. Students in odd-numbered rooms with last names A-M should arrive at 9:00 a.m., and those with last names N-Z at 10:30 a.m. Students in even-numbered rooms with last names A-M should arrive at noon, and those with last names N-Z at 1:30 p.m.
Students must have a completed Housing Deposit and Housing Application on file prior to move-in. Upon arriving at Madonna, students should make their way to the Franciscan Center for check-in and key pickup. A 20-minute unloading window will be available at each hall before vehicles must be relocated to designated parking.
Wi-Fi, cable television, and laundry access are also included at no additional cost in all residence halls.
Students are encouraged to bring the following items.
Students are encouraged to coordinate with roommates in advance to avoid duplicate items as well as labelling boxes by room number to expedite unloading. A separate bag containing immediate essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, and your phone/laptop charger is recommended for easy access during the transition into the residence hall.
Here’s a few quick tips from students and staff who have done this before!
