Move-In Info

On the morning of August 18th, 2024, you will move into Brown College and officially start your academic journey at Rice! The time and specific directions will be given to you as the day comes closer because the Rice Administration dictates times for each residential college to move in. Please be aware that coming early will not benefit you because the advising team will be busy working on final preparations. You will not be able to enter the residential college until the official move-in time.

When you get to Brown (Entrance 27B), you will see a lot of excited Advisors waiting and ready to help move your things up to your dorm room. Drive up into the Circle Drive, and we will unload your stuff for you (make sure it is properly labeled with your name and room number). Meanwhile, you should head to check-in at Vator Lobby. One person needs to stay with your car because once your car is empty, it needs to be moved immediately to the West Lot in order to allow other students to unload. There will be a shuttle to bring people back to Brown so they can help you set up your room. Much more detailed information on move-in will be provided closer to O-Week, so don’t worry if these basic instructions don’t answer all your questions at this point.

After you are settled in, we’ll take a break for lunch and reception in Brown Commons. This will be a chance for you and your family to meet your advising team and fellow classmates. All family and friends are welcome to enjoy the excellent food! During this time, we also encourage you to say your goodbyes, as soon afterward, New Families Orientation begins. At this point, your parents will hear from the Brown Magisters and have a Q&A session with our Resident Associates while you join your O-Week groups and follow your Advisors as you begin your O-Week!