Before Your Move

Once the check-in sign-up is available, we highly recommend you choose one as soon as possible. Some days/times will fill up quickly for some residence halls. If needed, students can change their day and time in the system until 5 p.m. the day before arrival. Please do not arrive to check in on a day or time different than what you selected. We are unable to accommodate those without a check-in time or those arriving off-schedule.

Parking and Vehicles:

Please be sure to print your appointment confirmation (one copy for each vehicle you bring to unload). You can find this confirmation in your K-State email inbox, or on the check-in site under "View/Print Appointment."

• Please write your phone number on the confirmation page. This confirmation page should be placed on your dashboard while you are moving in.
• This is NOT a permanent parking permit. It is for Move-In and is valid only on the day of your move-in appointment.
  • To prevent being ticketed by Parking Services, if you have a permanent parking permit, please move your car to a parking lot assigned to you by the end of the day.
• Please review the Move-In Map (PDFs) for your hall's unloading zone and recommended day-of parking after unloading.
  • Ford
  • Goodnow
  • Haymaker
  • Marlatt
  • Moore
  • Putnam
  • Smurthwaite
  • Van Zile
  • Wefald
  • West
• There may be construction projects in Manhattan near campus that impact the route to your hall. Please be prepared to follow detour signs and expect potential delays. We will update maps if needed in early August.

If you are bringing a vehicle for the semester, purchase a residence hall parking permit from K-State Parking Services. You will not receive a physical permit or hang tag. Parking Services now uses License Plate Recognition which eliminates the need for a physical parking permit.

If bringing a bicycle, complete the free registration form to help keep it safe.

eID and K-State ID Cards:

Please memorize your eID (this is the first part of your K-State email address) and password, as you will need it to log into the system when you check in. If you do not remember your password, please reset it and create a new password before you arrive. Learn more about your eID or get help from University IT.

Apply For Your K-State ID Card if you haven't yet. All new incoming students need to apply for a K-State Wildcat ID card at least one business day before your arrival through the following process:

• Visit the K-State ID Center webpage.
• Click on "New Student Wildcat ID."
• The ID Center will review your application and send an email to your K-State email address.
• If ordered in advance, your new ID may be available for pickup at your residence hall check-in appointment. Please bring a valid state or federal-issued photo ID (i.e. driver's license or passport) for verification.
• Wildcat ID cards can also be issued at the K-State ID Center during in-person New Student Orientation.

Financial Aid and Student Accounts:

• To make financial transactions at the University easier, it is recommended residents sign up for direct deposit (EFT). This is particularly helpful if the student is expecting money from financial aid, needs to make a payment to the University or receives money back from the University.
• Some students may have assistance in paying for college and the student may grant access to specific people via KSIS. This can be completed through the designated access feature.