Spring 2021 move-in

In mid-December, you will be notified once it is time to log into the housing portal to select your specific 30-minute move-in appointment. Appointments are staggered by date and by residence hall to support physical distancing.

You will have many appointments to select from between January 18-24. Appointment times will allow you to check into the residence hall and receive your key.

University Housing will be notified of the small number of students required to immediately attend in-person classes. Those students will see move-in appointments on January 9-10.

All residents will be required to be tested for COVID prior to the start of the spring semester.

Testing protocol

• Get tested for COVID-19 prior to arrival within 7 days PRIOR to your arrival.
• Quarantine from the date of your test a prior to arriving on campus in order to limit potential exposure to the virus.  
• If you exhibit symptoms or are tested positive for COVID-19, you must reschedule your move-in appointment and follow CDC guidelines for self-isolation.
• Upload your negative COVID-19 test results prior to your move-in date. The upload link will be posted here and email to you by early January.
  • You will receive a confirmation email once your results are reviewed.
  • You will be required to show this email when you check in.

If you do not have results on time

If you do not have test results prior to your move-in date, please log into the housing portal to reschedule your move-in appointment for a later date and self-quarantine until your results arrive.

If you are not able to be tested prior to returning

• You will need to be tested on campus prior to your move-in appointment. You will not be able to move into your residence hall until you have received and uploaded your test results, and have a confirmation email from your upload. Any testing cost or temporary housing will be the responsibility of the student.
• Testing options (specific dates/times of available testing will be linked here by early January)
  • Rapid test at Campus Health Services
    • schedule a testing appointment earlier than your move-in appointment; test results are typically received in 30-120 minutes
    • while this test can be billed to insurance if accepted, any related co-pays or test cost (for non-accepted insurance or no insurance) will be the student’s responsibility
  • Free testing at NAU Fieldhouse or Ft. Tuthill
    • schedule a free test; results are typically received in 48-72 hours
    • you will have to arrange temporary housing off campus (hotel or other arrangement) at your expense until results are received and uploaded
• If your test is positive, you will be moved into designated isolation housing for 10 days from the test date

If you are new to campus, help your move-in go smoothly by starting with only packing the essentials. You likely already have most of what you’ll need! Avoid over-packing and limit belongings to one car load. Utilize the “what to bring” list and watch this quick video to help you decide on what to pack.

• On the date of your move-in appointment, you will be required to present the following in order to receive your key:
  • Move-in appointment barcode from the housing portal
  • Confirmation email from your test results upload
  • NAU Healthcheck app passport on your move-in date showing a “green” check clearing you to come to campus
• Masks/cloth face coverings are required at all times outside of your room, so please have your mask ready to wear
• Check out a blue bin to help move belongings if needed (blue bins measure 38”x33”x32”)
• Be sure you are parked in your designated residential zone at all times.

During your designated move-in, you are permitted to have up to two guest move-in helpers to assist with moving personal items:

• For everyone’s health and safety, guest helpers should be 18+ years of age. Please arrange child care in advance of move-in.
• All residents and guest helpers must wear masks/face coverings, follow all physical distancing guidelines and adhere to University policies.
• Guest helpers may stay for a short time immediately after your move-in appointment to help unpack and set up your room.
• Plan ahead with packing. Focus on the essentials and pack efficiently for a smooth move-in. Limit time in hallways and public areas to maintain physical distancing, and always wear a mask/face covering outside of your room.
• Spend time with guests and family outside. Explore campus and take pictures while maintaining physical distance from others.
• To maintain the staggered move-in process, guests are not permitted to return to the residence hall after move-in steps noted above.

The Finding your hall page gives you the best way to reach your hall.

Your JacksCard student ID is used to access all exterior doors to your residence hall which are locked 24/7.  Your NAU Care Kit contains two masks, a thermometer, hand sanitizer and other materials.

• If haven’t yet submitted your photo for your JacksCard, please do so now.
• Pick up your JacksCard and NAU Care Kit from the University Union.