Moving onto campus
Dates, times and procedures
Welcome to, or welcome back to Bluffton! We are excited to have you on campus this
fall!
Specific move in dates, times and instructions will be listed here as plans are finalized.
New students and fall athletes can expect to move in on a day during the week of Aug.
12. You will be informed of the specific day. Returning students will be able to
move in during designated times on Aug. 17 and 18.
Complete your Day One Ready forms and items prior to arrival
We want you to be ready on Day One! As a friendly reminder, you will not be able to
check in to your residence hall if these forms and items 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 instructions at orientation. Contact Christy Garmatter, Director of Student Success at garmatterc@bluffton.edu or 419-358-3662 if you have questions.
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. 16, you
must arrive to campus after 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, after all forms are submitted.
Move in dates
While the general move in will happen Aug. 16-18, several groups of students move in earlier in preparation for fall activities. Dates for 2024 move in for student leaders and athletes will be announced later in the summer.
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. 16, 2024, to move belongings to your room. Now setting up your room? That’s all on you!
Times TBA
Check in at your assigned residence hall
You must have completed all Day One Ready forms before 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, to move in on these dates.
If you have not met the Aug. 16 deadline, pick up your key at the Business Office at the lower level of College Hall after 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, once you have completed all Day One Ready items. Commuting students must complete all forms before attending class.
Check in times at Sommer Center are listed below.
New students:
If you are attending orientation, check in following orientation.
If you have already attended orientation, check in between 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Returning students:
Check in between 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Watch your email for check-in instructions.
Day One Ready items must be completed before 4 p.m. TBD.
Check-in at the Sommer Center begins at 8:30 a.m. Arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. See specific information from your respective coach. Day One Ready items must be completed prior to being able to check in to your room. Once you have checked in at the Sommer Center, please go to your assigned residence hall to check in with residence life.
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.
Student leaders include ministry assistants, President’s Ambassadors BaS mentors, and members of MAC, Student Senate and PALS.
Check in at your assigned residence hall between noon and 4 p.m.
Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 19