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At the main Move-In Appointments, Housing staff will provide curbside check-in along with personalized support to help you settle into your new space. If you arrive during a Late Appointment, you’ll be directed to wait at the Lassen Office until a staff member can provide you with your check-in package and additional self-guided resources to assist with your move-in. It is imperative that you set up appointments to ensure we are aware of your arrival.

Late Move-In Days

Appointment availability has been carefully designed to optimize your move-in experience. We ask that you look at available options to plan accordingly. Should you have unresolved conflicts and cannot make the “main” Move-In appointments, late appointments will open up for selection on August 6th. Late appointments are recommended only if you cannot make the main move-in dates and times.

Please note, the license agreement period begins on August 13, 2026. If you arrive at a later date, this does not change the terms of your occupancy period.

What to Bring & What to Leave at Home

Welcome to your new home at Pioneer Heights! We are excited that you will be joining our community and taking advantage of all the experiences and services that living on campus have to offer.

As you begin packing to move in, check out the images below for items that you need to bring and… items you need to leave at home. Make sure you use the right list!

• Apartments: Shasta, Diablo, Calaveras, Coloma, Sierra, Sonora
• Suites: Sequoia and Tamalpais

Also, check out the University Housing & Residence Life Conduct Policies for a full list of policies, including allowed and prohibited items.

What to Bring... In the Apartments

Necessities

• Bath Towels
• Bedding (Twin Extra Long)
• Toilet & Paper Towels
• Hand Soap
• Hangers
• Laundry Basket
• Laundry Detergent
• Wastebasket
• First Aid Kit
• Full Length Mirror
• Dishes Silverware
• Medications
• Trash bags
• Cleaning Supplies (Wipes, etc.)
• Bath mat
• Dish Towels
• Toilet Cleaning Brush
• Toiletries
• Pillows
• School Supplies

Optional

• Microwave
  
  • (only provided in Suites)
• Emergency Kit Flashlight
• Television/Projector
• Coffee Marking
• Crock Pot
• Rice Cooker
• Air Fryer
• Mattress Topper
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Game Consoles

Do Not Bring

• Candles/Incense/Lighters
• Halogen Lamps
• Space Heaters
• Nails/Screws
• 3D Printers
• Pets (only fish allowed)
• Air Conditioner
• Weapons (toys, airsoft, etc.)
• Marijuana products
• Tobacco & Vapes
• Propane/Butane/Grills

What to Bring... In the Suites

Necessities

• Bath Towels
• Bedding (Twin Extra Long)
• Toilet & Paper Towels
• Hand Soap
• Hangers
• Laundry Basket
• Laundry Detergent
• Wastebasket
• First Aid Kit
• Full Length Mirror
• Dishes Silverware
• Medications
• Trash bags
• Cleaning Supplies (Wipes, etc.)
• Bath mat
• Dish Towels
• Toilet Cleaning Brush
• Toiletries
• Pillows
• School Supplies

Optional

• Emergency Kit Flashlight
• Television/Projector
• Coffee Marking
• Crock Pot
• Rice Cooker
• Air Fryer
• Mattress Topper
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Game Consoles

Do Not Bring

• Candles/Incense/Lighters
• Halogen Lamps
• Space Heaters
• Nails/Screws
• 3D Printers
• Pets (only fish allowed)
• Air Conditioner
• Weapons (toys, airsoft, etc.)
• Marijuana products
• Tobacco & Vapes
• Propane/Butane/Grills

Starting Off Right With Those You Live With

An important part of successful community living is building effective communication and relationships with your roommates and suite/apartment mates. University Housing & Residence Life recommend all residents take the following steps establish positive communication with those that you will be living with:

1. Contact those you are living with before you arrive and get to know each other. Check out the image below for suggested items to talk about!
2. Schedule your Suite/Apartment Agreement with your Resident Assistant early on! The Agreement is your opportunity to establish shared expectations around guests, cleaning, noise level, etc.
3. Walk with those you live with about how you best receive feedback if there is a concern they want to talk about with you.
4. Communicate any concerns calmly and early so that the concerns can be addressed before it becomes a larger issue.
5. Ask your RA for support! An RA can help learn how to effectively share concerns you might have with those you live with.

So What Should I Talk to My Roommate?

• Reach out to your roommate/suite mates via the and introduce yourself!
• Share your interests, hobbies, favorite shows, major, etc. and start getting to know each other
• Exchange numbers, set up a GroupMe, or other group messaging system.
• Discuss items you each will bring to limit duplicates (TV, pans, dishes, utensils, etc.)
• Share the day/time you are moving in

To help with the flow of the move-in process, we designate your move in time according to the building that you will be moving into, in addition to the floor number.

To determine your building number, you will look at the first number of your room assignment. 

To determine your floor number for buildings 1-9, you will look at the second digit of your room assignment. 
To determine your floor number for building 10, you will look to the third digit of your room assignment.

Apartment Triples Bed Labeling

A/D - Low Loft

B/E - Top Bunk

C/F - Bottom Bunk

Apartment Quad Bed Labeling

A/C - Top Bunk

B/D - Bottom Bunk

Apartment Quad Bed Labeling

C/E - Top Bunk

D/F - Bottom Bunk

Suite Triples Bed Labeling

A/D - Loft

B/E - Top Bunk

C/F - Bottom Bunk

For driving directions, click here.

Preparation

To prepare for your move-in, please remember to pack a photo ID. If you are a returning on-campus housing resident, you will need to bring your Baycard to the Move-In process. New residents must 1 week prior to Move-In. 

Process

To ensure your successful transition to on-campus Housing, the Move-In process comprises a series of events: curbside check-in/key pick-up, completion of the Housing Inspection Form, and Move-In festivities. As the appointments have been structured around intentional traffic management, we ask that you keep to your scheduled time.

The only entrance into University Housing will be the small side street located behind Pioneer Kitchen on Harder Rd. Keep that in mind when you are coordinating your travel.

Stop 1 (Curve by PK)

The only entrance into University Housing will be the small side street located behind Pioneer Kitchen on Harder Rd. Keep that in mind when you are coordinating your travel. Once you arrive to Stop 1, a Housing designee will provide you with further guidance.

Stop 2 (Check-In Overview)  

Proceed towards the check-in area, remain in your vehicle and a volunteer will guide you to a waiting zone. Your Housing check-in items, including any new keys and instructions, will be brought to your car. Please note, that all residents must go through this stop even if you are a returning resident who may already have a previously issued BayCard. If you are not arriving by personal vehicle, we will have designated space for you to complete the move-in process.

Stop 3 (Unload)

Move your vehicle to any of the designated 30-minute Unloading Zones closest to your residential community. Moving rolling bins will be available throughout the unloading area for your convenience.

Stop 4 (Park)

Once you have finished unloading your vehicle, please move your vehicle to a designated long-term parking area. If you are a student and need to park your vehicle, you’ll need to exit Housing and loop back through. You’ll be able to park your vehicle in the “Long Term Parking” zone.

Resources for You

Residents and their guest(s) will have the opportunity to borrow rolling bins for designated times to assist with moving personal items. Unloading permits will also be available for temporary parking by designated curbside closest to your community. Should you have questions or inquiries about other accommodations or seek accessibility needs, please get in touch with the Housing office at housing@csueastbay.edu. Housing Resource Fair will also be located by the Pioneer Kitchen for additional resources that can assist with your time living on campus.

Festivities

Keep an eye out on the exciting festivities we have in store for moving in!

Q: Will there be food or refreshments provided?

A: Residents and their guests are encouraged to visit the Pioneer Kitchen during their Move-In appointment to enjoy refreshments and/or lunch during the meal period. Residents can begin to use their meal plans starting Thursday, August 13th, and their guests can join them for a complimentary meal at lunch on their Move-In Appointment Day.

Q: Do I have a choice of my bunk space?

A: Your bunk space is determined by the official letter assigned with your room assignment. Please review the “Understand Your Assignment” section to preview what is your space designation. If you believe you need accommodations for the bed you selected, please consult with Student Housing.

Q: I want to swap space after I move in, what do I do?

A: The room change process will reopen at the end of August. More details for room changes will be available closer to the date of the request. Residents are not permitted to coordinate their own room swap prior to the approval process due to safety and license agreement policies.

Q: Can I mail packages before my move-in date?

A: Residents may only mail to Pioneer Heights about one and a half weeks prior to move-in (August 6). Packages that arrive before August 6 will be returned to the sender. After confirmation from the mailroom to your horizon email of package arrival, packages may be picked up from the El Dorado Mailroom during operation hours. Please visit the mailroom website for more information on your mailing address.