Moving onto campus
Dates, times and procedures
Complete your Day One Ready forms prior to arrival
You will not be able to check in to your residence hall if these forms are not complete.
For those approved to live off campus, you will not be able to participate in athletic
activities and/or attend classes until these forms are completed.
New students: Login at my.bluffton.edu and click on the Admissions tab at the top and then into Day One Ready. Everything you need to complete is listed there. You should have received an email with directions and an informational video after having been accepted and submitting your deposit.
Returning/Readmit students: Your Day One Ready forms are located under the Student Life tab at my.bluffton.edu. If you have not completed all Day One Ready forms before 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, you
must arrive to campus after 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, after all forms are submitted.
Move in dates
While the general move in happens Aug. 26-28, several groups of students move in earlier in August in preparation for fall activities.
Not looking forward to carrying your belongings to your new room? Let us help! Student athletes, student leaders, ministry team members, and maybe even faculty or staff members will descend upon new student vehicles on Aug. 26 to move belongings to your room. Now setting up your room? That’s all on you!
Friday, Aug. 26
Check in at Sommer Center begins at 8:30 a.m. Arrive no later than 11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Check in at Sommer Center
You must have completed all Day One Ready forms before 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, to move in on these dates.
If you have not met the Aug. 26 deadline, pick up your key at the Business Office at the lower level of College Hall after 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, once you have completed all Day One Ready items. Commuting students must complete all forms before attending class.
Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Check in times at Sommer Center are listed below.
New students:
If you are attending orientation on Aug. 9, check in following orientation.
If you have already attended orientation, check in times are based on your residence
hall.
Ropp and Bren-Dell: check in 11-11:30 a.m.
Hirschy and Hirschy Annex: check in 11:30 a.m.-noon
Returning students: Check in times are based on your residence hall.
Hirschy and Hirschy Annex: 1-1:30 p.m.
Ropp, Bren-Dell, Riley Creek Apartments: 1:45-2:15 p.m.
Ramseyer: 2:30-3 p.m.
Neufeld and commuting students: 3-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 14
Arrive between 1-4 p.m. Watch your email for check-in instructions.
Day One Ready items must be completed before 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12.
Friday, Aug. 19
Check in at Sommer Center begins at 8:30 a.m. Arrive no later than 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 21
Arrive no later than 8 p.m. Day One Ready items must be completed before 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. If you have not met this requirement, you will need to get cleared with the office(s) on Monday, Aug. 22, and then come to Student Life in the lower level of College Hall to pick up your residence hall key. See specific information from your respective coach.
Monday, Aug. 22
Arrive between 3-4 p.m. Watch your email for check-in instructions.
Day One Ready items must be completed or you will need to go in person to the office(s)
to complete prior to being able to check in to your room.
Ministry assistants, President’s Ambassadors, Marbeck Activities Council, new international students
Tuesday, Aug. 23
Arrive between 9-10 a.m. Watch your email for check-in instructions.
Day One Ready items must be completed or you will need to go in person to the office(s)
to complete prior to being able to check in to your room.
Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 29