Fall Move-In
2025 Move-In Manual
Your official guide to check-in schedules for your residence hall, parking guidelines, and much more.
Download the packetMove In Updates
We are excited to greet all of our students in August!
We are counting down the days until move-in, and we can't wait to welcome you to the university for the Fall! To help prepare you for move-in, we will be providing you the Move-In information. These packets will provide you with critical details on your scheduled date for moving in and the routes to take to get to your Residence Hall.
Traffic and Parking Information
Dates and Times
Please review all move in times by clicking here . While all residence halls will not facilitate moving in each day, traffic congestion is highly likely throughout the move-in period. All move ins may be subject to long lines and delays due to move-in-related congestion.
Expected Traffic Congestion
- 6th Street
- Bryant Street
- Howard Place
- Fairmont Street
- Girard Street
- Harvard Street
- Hobart Street
- Gresham Street
- College Street
- 9th Street
- Barry Place
- Sherman Avenue
Available Lots for Students/Families Moving Into Residence Halls
- East Tower
- Howard Center
- Banneker South
- Drew Hall
Parking for Moving Students/Families ends at 6:00 p.m. daily during Move-in Weeks.
All employees must have University-issued parking permits to access campus parking lots. Upon entering the campus, public safety officers and traffic controllers will provide directional guidance to designated access points. For any additional questions, please contact the Office of Parking and Transportation Services at parking@howard.edu.
Campus Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for classes?
The step-by-step guide for course registration can be found here. First-year students should connect with the academic advisors within their specific colleges and schools to coordinate registration.
How do I complete and submit my medical clearance?
You must use your Howard University Student ID number and Bison email to submit documents to student health forms. The health center can assist if you have an questions. We can be reached at 202-806-7540 or studenthealthforms@howard.edu. For more information, please click here.
How do I get my student ID?
Bison One cards may be retrieved at:
The Howard University iLab (Lobby Level)
2301 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20059
onecard@howard.edu
How do I get my Howard email address?
All new students should have received a link to their Bison email after they completed enrollment and paid the enrollment fee. For students who are still looking to set up their email address, please visit our Enterprise Technology Service website for instructions on access.
Please allow up to 72 hours for the process to be completed once the fees are resolved to access. Students who are only accepted do not get a Bison email.
How do I connect to on-campus WiFi?
Once you have set-up your university email address, this address and password combination will allow you to log into the WiFi network 'HU WiFi.' For any issues related to connectivity, please visit technology.howard.edu for password reset, outage information, and more.