Moving to Campus

Welcome to UW-Superior, we are excited to have you as part of our community! Please note that much of this information is directed at new UW-Superior students. This page will provide you with the information you need to know about moving to campus as a new, incoming student. We have also included information at the bottom of the page for returning UW-Superior students. If you are a returning UW-Superior student, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

Moving to Campus: General Information

General Move-in for New Students (Non-Fall Athletes)

General Move-in Day for New students takes place on Saturday, August 30.

Students will be assigned a 30-minute check-in time slot for arrival that day. We ask that students arrive during that 30-minute time slot for check-in to help with traffic flow. After you have checked in, you will have as much time as needed to move in. These assignments will be communicated to students in early July. Please contact our admissions office if you have concerns or would like to inquire about changing your time.

Where do I go to check-in?

STEP 1: Go to the Yellowjacket Union (YU) to start your Residence Hall Check-In process. DO NOT go to your residence hall prior to checking in to the YU as you will not be able to get into your room until you have checked in at the YU.

STEP 2: Drive to your residence hall to park and unload your personal items.

Where do I park?

First Stop: Yellowjacket Union – park in Lot 2 or 11 – there is no charge for parking during move-in days

Next Stop: Your residence hall – follow campus signs and directions from staff and volunteers for parking.

Parking Permits

Parking permits will not be required in these lots during move-in. However, parking in metered spaces without payment and/or in ADA accessible spaces without proper permits will result in a citation.

Those planning to keep a car on-campus during the semester will need to purchase a parking permit. You may purchase these on your move-in day.

Map and Directions

Please refer to the campus map to locate the parking lots, YU and other buildings as needed.

Fall Student-Athletes (New and Returning Fall Athletes)

These move-in times are ONLY for fall student-athletes. This applies to both new fall student-athletes and returning fall student-athletes. Student-athletes from all other teams (non-fall sports) will move in during their appropriately designated date/time (new students on August 30 and returning students on September 1-3. Fall Athletes will need to check in at the Yellowjacket Union – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (you may arrive at any time during this two-hour window; move-in times will not be assigned) on their appropriate date listed below:

Women’s Soccer Date: Thursday, August 14
Volleyball Date: Thursday, August 14
Men’s Soccer Date: Thursday, August 14
Men’s/Women’s Golf Date: Friday, August 22
Men’s/Women’s Cross-Country Date: Friday, August 22

International Students

The Office of Intercultural Student Success provides free airport pick up service on the designated arrival dates from the Duluth Airport (Code: DLH). All new international students should submit their arrival information via the link below at least two weeks before your arrival. Contact International Admissions at international@uwsuper.edu with any questions.

International Arrival Form

New Fall 2025 International Students

Arrival Dates

New Fall 2025 international students should arrive to campus on August 26 (recommended) or 27, 2025. Students are encouraged not to arrive before August 26 and are not permitted to arrive after August 27.

Students arriving on August 24 or 25 will:
– Be charged $35/night for early check in (NOTE: students may be assigned a temporary room until their room is available)
– Be picked up from the Duluth International Airport by Intercultural Student Success staff for $40 if a staff member is available.

Students who arrive prior to August 24 will:
– Need to find their own accommodation until the move-in day on August 26.
– Need to arrange for their own local transportation.

Important Information

Airport pick up service is only provided from the Duluth International Airport (code: DLH). The university does not coordinate travel for students arriving to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport or elsewhere.

Students who will arrive by land (car, bus, etc.) and who live in the residence hall must submit their arrival form and contact ISS staff at iss@uwsuper.edu to arrange a time to pick up a key to their room.

International Orientation is required and will begin the morning of August 28.

International students are also required to attend WoW (Weekend of Welcome) activities, which are held from August 30 – September 2.

Classes begin Wednesday, September 3.

Additional Notes

From August 26 – 30, many but not all meals will be arranged by UW-Superior. The university meal plan begins on Saturday, August 30. You will have the opportunity to go out to local restaurants during orientation. You will be expected to pay for your meals in these situations. Minimal Residence Life staff will be available before September 2. During that time, students with residence hall related questions can contact the Residence Life Office +1 715-394-8438 via email at reslife@uwsuper.edu.

Continuing and Returning International Students

Arrival Dates

August 31 – September 2, 2025

Students arriving prior to September 1 will:
– Be charged a fee of $35/night for early check in to the halls.
NOTE: if their regular room is not ready, students may be assigned a temporary room until their room is available.

Students who arrive prior to August 31 will:
– not be able to move on campus and will need to check in to a hotel at their own expense.

Additional Notes

The meal plan begins on Saturday, August 30. Continuing/returning international students arriving prior to start of meal plan will need to make alternate arrangements at their own expense.
Minimal Residence Life staff will be available until September 2. During that time, students with residence hall related questions can contact the Residence Life Office +1 715-394-8438 via email at reslife@uwsuper.edu.

The Office of Intercultural Student Success is not able to provide pick-up services for continuing students. Students must arrange their own transportation to campus.

Continuing/Returning UW-Superior Students

Arrival Dates

Continuing/returning students may move in on August 31, September 1, or September 2.

Check-in Location and Time

– You will check-in at your specific residence hall

– You may check-in during the hours of 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

– Students arriving prior to August 31 will be charged a fee of $35/night for early check-in to the halls. If a student arrives prior to August 31 and their regular room is not ready, a student may be assigned a temporary room until their assigned room is ready.