Fall 2024 Move-In Information for Graduate Students
Current residents do not need to take any action. The information below is applicable to new residents only.
Welcome to Northwestern! This website is designed to provide you with the information you need for the move-in process. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Graduate Housing website. If you have questions after reviewing the website, please contact us at (847) 467-HOME (4663) or by email at housing@northwestern.edu.
Check In Information
New residents residing in Engelhart, Garrett Place, or McManus can move in beginning on September 1, 2024. Additional information may be provided via your Northwestern email.
To check in, go to the following locations:
- Engelhart Hall residents will check in at the Engelhart Desk (1915 Maple Ave.)
- Garrett Place residents will check in at the Engelhart Desk (1915 Maple Ave.)
- McManus residents will check in at the McManus Desk (1725 Orrington Ave.)
During desk closures, or after hours, a phone number will be posted on the main entrances for you to call the Graduate Resident Assistant (GRA) on Duty for assistance with check-in.
Unloading and Parking
If you are unloading or moving in on September 1, 2024, a parking permit is not required when actively unloading items from your vehicle. If you are unloading from a fire lane, a driver must remain with the vehicle at all times, or a parking ticket may be issued. We ask that you move your vehicle away from your building once you have finished unloading. Additionally, please avoid parking in a spot that is designated as "Reserved-24hr enforcement". These signs are purple and are posted in the front of the parking stall.
If you are unloading or moving in on or after September 2, 2024, please note that permits are required in all lots Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Additionally, please avoid parking in a spot that is designated as "Reserved-24hr enforcement". These signs are purple and are posted in the front of the parking stall. Visitor permits may be purchased in-person at the Parking Office located at 1841 Sheridan Rd.
Graduate Underground Parking
For a quarterly fee underground parking is available to Engelhart & McManus residents. To request an underground space at Engelhart or McManus, please visit our Graduate Parking Space Request page. To guarantee that graduate residents are assigned an underground parking space for fall quarter and that they will have access by September 1, 2024, all requests need to be submitted by 8:00 a.m. on August 23, 2024.
Additionally, the underground parking garages are not available for general unloading during move-in. They are only available to residents who request and pay for an assigned parking space.
Residents of Garrett Place Apartments are eligible to purchase a parking permit for the surface lot adjacent to the buildings. Please visit the Evanston campus parking website for information about Northwestern parking permits.
Mail & Packages
We will begin accepting mail & packages for new graduate residents on August 18, 2024. Any items that arrive prior to this date will be refused/returned to the sender. Please ensure that any items you send ahead of your arrival to campus arrive to campus after August 18.
Additional information, including mailing addresses, can be found on the Graduate Housing Services website under Mail & Packages.
Graduate Housing Policies & Procedures
Ahead of your arrival to campus, please familiarize yourself with policies and procedures in graduate housing. You can see a list of policies and procedures on the Graduate Housing Policies & Procedures website.
Additionally, graduate housing residents should review the Student Handbook which includes more detailed information regarding university housing policies.
For more information about graduate housing, visit our website.