Guess the 2026 Move-In Theme

Can you guess our Move-In theme? Read the riddle below and submit your best guess for a chance to win an exclusive Move-In merch bag!

A spin sets your journey into motion,

With crossroads marked by dreams and devotion.

Scholarships, roommates, futures to chase,

Each milestone waits on a winding space.

 

From that first big step to what’s ahead,

Your choices guide the path you tread.

So take your turn and start the climb —

What Move-In theme are we spinning this time?

Guess the Theme! 

yellow triangle with gold gamepiece and card in the middle

 

Welcome to the Nest!

Kennesaw Campus | August 19 – 21, 2026
Marietta Campus | August 20 and 21, 2026

When you arrive on campus, check our Welcome Website for important housing resources,
information about our Move-In Events and more! 

 

We are very excited you have chosen to live on campus for Fall 2026! Students can see their designated Move-In arrival time ticket in the Housing Portal. When your time ticket opens, you can select a Move-In arrival day and time.

 

 

 

 

Your Guide to Move-In Success

 

 

Pre-Arrival Checklist

To make your Move-In process as smooth as possible, please familiarize yourself with the Move-In Pre-Arrival Checklist below. Each item on this list must be completed by your Move-In Day.

  • Select a Move-In day and time in the Housing Portal when your time ticket opens. Time tickets will open on Monday, July 14.

    To select your Move-In Arrival Time, you must acknowledge the Adhesives Agreement and confirm or upgrade your Fall 2026 Meal Plan in the Housing Portal. Meal Plans will become active on August 19, 2026.

  • To upload a photo for your Talon Card, follow the instructions provided here. Once approved, you will receive an email to your KSU account with details on how to add your Talon Card to your device's digital wallet. This must be completed by August 3, 2026.

  • This PIN is necessary to enter your room. Please see this document for information on how to set up and change your 6-digit Lock Access PIN. We recommend students set up their PIN after they register for classes.
  • Submit your immunization record (including Meningitis) online or in person at the Enrollment Customer Service Center.

  • Pay your Fall 2026 semester tuition and fees by the payment deadline at 4:00 PM on August 28, 2026, which includes on-campus living fees for the semester.

    Use our Payment Plan Guide to help you sign up for a payment plan with the Bursar's Office. The Payment Plan information is available online. Visit the Bursar’s website for more information.

  • If you're bringing a car to campus, purchase a Residential Parking Permit using the Parking Portal when Fall Permit selection opens for residential students on July 27, 2026. All vehicles must be registered in the Parking Portal. Learn more about purchasing permit on the Parking website.

Packing Tips

 

Here are some helpful tips for when you start packing:

  • View our Packing List so you know exactly what to bring and what not to bring on your Move-In day.
  • Unbox your purchases and leave packing materials at home! Make the most of your bin and vehicle space by recycling cardboard boxes and Styrofoam at home before you arrive. This helps reduce the number of trips to recycling stations and dumpsters.
  • Bin carts will be provided at check-in but consider bringing your own wagons and dollies day of. No U-Hauls or moving trucks please!
  • Save time moving in and pre-build small accent furniture you plan to bring to campus. We do not have tools available.

     

    Click to View Packing List

 

 

 

Move-In Day Process

We can't wait to see you on campus! Move-In day is one of the most exciting days of the year. As you and your guests prepare to make your way to campus, here are a few tips to make your day as smoothe as possible.

  • To reschedule your Move-In arrival time, follow these instructions:

    1. Log in to the Housing Portal
    2. Select the "Schedule My Arrival" tab in the gold menu bar.
    3. Click the blue "Continue" button.
    4. Select the "Cancel button next to your Move-In arrival time. You will receive an email confirming this cancellation.
    5. You may now select a new arrival time.
    • Arrive at your check-in location during your selected Move-In arrival time. Use the Move-In maps to find the correct place.
    • If you are traveling in a separate vehicle from your parent/guest, follow the "student" route to your check-in location. Your parent/guest should drive directly to your community's unloading zone by following the "parent" route.
    • If you are traveling in one vehicle, follow the "student" route to your check-in location before going to your community's unloading zone.

    • All students should be ready to present their Mobile Talon Card on their device during Check-In.

    • Once you are checked in, follow the signs from your check-in location to your community's unloading zone.
    • Review the How to Open Your Door Flyer you received at check-in BEFORE going to your unit.
    • Unload your vehicle(s) as quickly as possible.
    • Moving bins are provided, but we encourage you to bring wagons and dollies to make moving easier. Kindly limit your bin use to one hour.
    • Please move your vehicle as soon as you finish unloading to make room for other residents who are arriving.
    • If you need assistance, find a staff member or RA in a Move-In shirt.
    • If you have questions throughout the day, stop by one of the  Information Tents located in The Summit Lobby, Outside the North Housing Office or in front of Hornet Village 100 and 200.
    • Once you arrive at your unit, enter your 6-digit Lock Access PIN and then present your Talon Card to your lock to enter your room. 
    • You will find a magnet in your unit with emergency contact information.
    • Visit the Welcome webpage for important information to get you acclimated to campus living.
    • If you forget something, don't worry! Visit The Market on the Kennesaw Campus or the KSU Bookstore on each campus for any last-minute essentials.
    • Join KSU in our sustainability efforts to divert waste from the landfill! Recycling is available at University Village Apartments / Suites, The Summit, Hornet Village and Howell Hall. Please recycle your cardboard and plastic film (e.g., plastic grocery bags, stretchy plastic bags in appliance boxes, etc.). Please flatten all cardboard boxes and remove all personal items, trash, packaging, Styrofoam and packing peanuts. Check out your community's Move-in Map for locations.
    • Landfill dumpsters are available for regular trash. Please tie and secure all trash bags. Check out your community's Move-In Map for locations.

The Summit Unloading

Due to the construction of The Summit II, Move-In for The Summit residents will look a little different this year. Please follow these steps carefully on your Move-In Day:

  • Be sure to look over The Summit Move-In Map before arriving on campus.

  • Students: Go to the Central Deck for Check-In.

    Parents/Supporters: If driving separately from your student, go directly to the Unloading Zone in Lot A, located in front of the Clendenin Building on Kennesaw State University Road.

  • After going through Check-In, head to The Summit Unloading Zone in Lot A, located in front of the Clendenin Building on Kennesaw State University Road.

    When you arrive to Lot A, you will receive a parking slip. Place the slip on your vehicle’s dashboard.

  • Located in Lot A.

    Students must be present to check out a bin. Parents/supporters cannot do this alone.

  • A housing staff member or Move-In volunteer will help load your items into the bin

  • You will have one (1) hour to unload in the Unloading Zone.

    After unloading, move your vehicle(s) to the West Deck. Directional signs along the road will guide you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We kindly ask that students bring no more than 2-3 people to help them move in. While we know this is an exciting event for the whole family, our hallways can get a little cramped, and we want to make sure you have a pleasant Move-In experience.
  • To make the Move-In process as smooth as possible, we ask that you please bring no more than one car for the resident and one car for their guest(s)—two (2) vehicles total. Please do not bring U-Hauls or moving trucks; they will not fit in our unloading zones and are not allowed.
  • If you are only planning to bring one car on Move-In Day, please follow the student route to ensure that you complete the check-in process.
  • Unfortunately, Housing and Residence Life cannot accommodate any Early Move-In requests unless you are in a special population, including but not limited to “The Marching Owls”. Students who are participating in these groups received Early Move-In communications. See the corresponding Early Move-In web pages for more information related to Move-In for these groups.
  • To maintain a smooth flow of our Move-In operations, we cannot allow residents to check in outside of the 30-minute window they selected for their Move-In arrival time. If you need to reschedule, you can do so through the Housing Portal up to 48 hours before your scheduled Move-In arrival time.
  • No, the 30-minute window is the time you need to arrive to check in.

  • You can reach your roommate(s) through the Housing Portal. Here is how:

    1. Log in to the Housing Portal
    2. Click on "Roommate and Room Selection" in the gold menu bar
    3. Click on "Academic Year 2026/27" and click "Continue"
    4. Navigate to the last available page titled "Housing Process Complete"
    5. On this page, you will see a summary of the roommates you are living with. Click on "Send Message" next to their name to send a secure message through the Housing Portal.

    Your roommate(s) may have also chosen to share their contact information, such as cell phone number and social media handles. You can also use these to reach out to them. If they have chosen not to share it through the portal, we cannot share it either.

  • We will have a limited number of bins available to use on Move-In Day. We recommend that you bring your own dolly or wagon.
  • We do not accept Room Change Request Forms until after the first two weeks of each semester. If you need immediate assistance in your living situation, please contact your Resident Assistant or visit the Housing Office. There is a $200 room change fee if your request is approved.

  • Kennesaw Campus

    Full Name
    Campus Mailbox Number
    1200 Chastain Road - Ste. 204
    Kennesaw, GA 30144

    Marietta Campus

    Full Name
    Campus Mailbox Number
    1100 South Marietta Parkway
    Marietta, GA 30060

    To find your Campus Mailbox Number, log in to the Housing Portal and select the "Personal Info" tab in the top gold menu bar.

  • Please contact the Talon One Service Center at 470-578-8663 (T-ONE).