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1000 Walnut Street
Suite 103
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Move In Day

General Move-in Information

Residents are advised to visit the front desk of their assigned building. Apartment keys and move-in packets can be obtained at your front desk. Please bring a Photo ID with you upon move-in. All incoming students will receive a confirmation email prior to their move in date. Please read this email as it includes important move-in information.

New residents of Barringer Hall who are moving in on a non-scheduled move in day, may be required to visit Orlowitz Hall to retrieve their key(s). The Barringer Front Desk Clerk is available to advise each resident as to whether this is required.

New residents of Orlowitz and Martin Halls who are moving in on a non-scheduled move in day, may visit their assigned building to retrieve their key(s).

*New residents moving onto campus on a scheduled move in day can follow the instructions listed on the confirmation email. You will have two hours to unload your belongings as per your Move-in timeslot.

Loading zone parking spaces, carts, and elevators are available for use on a first come basis, and may not be reserved. 

Please review the campus map to identify building location.

  • The Martin loading zone is accessible from 11th Street, between Locust and Walnut Streets, and is adjacent to the building entrance. Visit the front desk of the building to obtain a temporary loading zone permit. The permit should be displayed on the dashboard for the duration of your move. 
  • The Barringer loading zone is accessible from Walnut Street between 9th and 10th Streets. Locate a driveway just before the Wawa convenience store. Follow the driveway to the back of the Barringer residence hall and visit the front desk of the building to obtain a temporary loading zone permit. The permit should be displayed on the dashboard for the duration of your move.
  • The Orlowitz loading zone is accessible from 10th Street, between Walnut and Locust Streets (on the right in the middle of the block.) The loading area is behind the Orlowitz Residence and adjacent to the Orlowitz residence ramp which leads to the freight elevator. Visit the front desk of the building to obtain a temporary loading zone permit. The permit should be displayed on the dashboard for the duration of your move.

Move-in Fast Facts

  • The front desks are staffed 24/7 so someone will be here when you arrive. Move-in begins at 8am.
  • Entryway to Barringer Freight Elevator: 3' wide x 7' high
  • Barringer Frieght Elevator Dimensions: 6' wide x 8' high x 5' deep
  • Entryway to Orlowitz Freight Elevator: 3.5' wide x 7' high
  • Orlowitz Freight Elevator Dimensions: 5' wide x 8' high x 6' deep
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