Check In and Move In Dates (including commuter students)
All Trine University students must report for check in at the beginning of each academic year, including all residential, commuter, incoming and returning main campus students. The required check-in process allows all students and families to be prepared for the academic year ahead.
Check-In/Move-In Dates Fall 2026:
| Group | Month | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Directors | August | 7 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Department of Housing and Residential Life Office - Stadium 154 |
| Band and Football | August | 11 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon | Best Hall |
| Resident Assistants | August | 13 | After 5 p.m. | Department of Housing and Residential Life Office - Stadium 154 |
| Cheer, Dance, Rugby, Senior Level Synchro Figure Skating, M/W Soccer, W Volleyball |
August | 17 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon | Best Hall |
| Orientation Leaders, Move-in Helpers, M/W Cross Country, M/W Golf | August | 19 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon | Best Hall |
|
New Students and New Commuters |
August | 21 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Best Hall |
| Returning Students and Returning Commuters | August | 22 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Best Hall |
Fall Semester Opening: Residential facilities will open for new students by Friday, August 21, 2026, prior to the first day of class in the fall. Move-in will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by the university. Residential facilities will open for currently enrolled students by Saturday, August 22, 2026, prior to the first day of class in the fall. Move-in will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by the university.
Fall Semester Closing: Residential facilities will close at 10 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2026. All students not authorized to remain on campus must be checked out by a Resident Assistant (RA) at this time. Any student who fails to check out with an RA will be assessed a $50 fine.
Spring Semester Opening: Residential facilities will open for all students at 9 a.m. on the day prior to the first day of spring class. Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Spring Semester Closing: Residential facilities will close at 10 a.m. on the Friday of finals week (Friday, May 7, 2027). For graduating seniors going through the Commencement ceremony, residential facilities will close on the day of Commencement at 5 p.m. (Saturday, May 8, 2027). All students must be checked out by an RA at this time. Any student who fails to check out with an RA will be assessed a $50 fine.