Early Arrival Requests

Question

Can I move in early? How to I request to move in early?

Answer

1. Yes! Students are typically able to move into their assigned spaces up to 4 days before the official move in date. They must fill out the Early Arrival Request Form, which can be found in their student housing portal
   • Note: If you wish to move in before the soonest early arrival date, please contact the housing office via email at housing@usd.edu or call at 605-677-5663
2. Click Early Arrival Request button
3. Click Request button for the appropriate academic term
4. Review the presented information for accuracy and click Save & Continue if everything is correct
5. Enter the date which you intend to move in, along with the reason for your early arrival and who will be paying for your additional night(s) stayed. Click Save & Continue
   • Note: Each night outside of contracted dates will be charged to the student's account at a rate of $22.58 per night.
6. If the student will be covering this cost, click Save & Continue
   • ​​​​​​​If another selectable department is covering this cost, click Save & Continue If you selected Other USD Department, please enter any relevant information necessary in the text box provided before clicking Save & Continue
7. Read the early arrival agreement and sign electronically by typing the student's first and last name in the appropriate box
8. Click Submit Early Arrival Request