Move UP

Check-in will take place at the University Readiness Center (URC) based on the time you signed up for on the housing portal.

Please follow these steps:

• Enter campus via the University Way entrance off Valley Falls Road
• Follow signs to the URC drive and remain in your car.
• If you have multiple vehicles, please line them up together with the student’s car first.
• You may want to bring your own cart to assist with moving items. We will have carts on campus as well.

After officially checking in, follow these steps:

1. Drive to your residential community (Magnolia, Palmetto, or the Villas)
2. Unload your vehicle
3. Drop off items in your room
4. Move your car to the remote parking lot
5. Return to your room to unpack

We ask you to not move your car to the Move Up unloading/parking areas around the Tree Houses (Palmetto and Magnolia) or the Villas until Sunday evening to allow others to unload easily, but make sure you are in the correct parking area by Monday morning.

Friday, August 14: Students arriving between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. should check in at the Housing & Residential Life Office, located at 470 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. There will be no check-ins after 6 p.m. on Friday.

Saturday, August 15: Students arriving between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. should check in at the Housing & Residential Life Office, located at 470 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. There will be no check-ins after 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Sunday, August 16: Only students who have been officially bill-cleared by the Business Office will be permitted to check in on this date. Students may check in at the Housing & Residential Life Office from noon and 3 p.m. only, located at 470 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Please do not assume you are bill-cleared. You must receive confirmation from the Business Office prior to arrival.

Wall Hanging Guidelines

To protect our residence halls, please follow these rules:

• Do not use nails, screws, duct tape, or adhesive-backed products (including 3M Command Strips).
• You may use small tacks, poster sticky tack, and blue painter’s tape.

Trash and Recycling

Please place all boxes and trash outside in the designated dumpsters. We appreciate your help in separating:

• Plastic and Styrofoam: Trash
• Cardboard: Recycling

Billing Reminder

If you’ve been contacted by the Financial Aid Office or Bursar’s Office (University Cashier) regarding an unpaid bill or financial aid issue, you must resolve it before checking in. You may wish to delay your arrival until the issue is resolved. Students may move in anytime up to the end of the first day of class without notifying us.

Weather

Please check the weather forecast before you head to campus for safety on the road, and for your arrival window. We will be flexible with you if weather impacts your arrival time. Bring an umbrella or rain gear as needed!

Billing Reminder

We’re excited to share the 2026 Move Up Guide, your go-to resource for a successful transition to campus living. Inside, you’ll find important information about move-up dates and check-in procedures, what to bring, housing expectations, roommate success tips, and key policies such as ID requirements and renters insurance.
Please take time to review the guide before arriving on campus so you’re prepared for Move-Up and ready to start your Spartan experience strong. We can’t wait to welcome you home to USC Upstate!

Move Up Guide (PDF)

In addition to the Move Up Guide, you can find the most updated version of the 2026-2027 Residents Handbook below.

The 2026–2027 Resident Handbook serves as the official guide to living on campus at USC Upstate. It outlines the policies, procedures, rights, responsibilities, and community expectations that help create a safe, respectful, and successful residential experience for all students.

The Residential Handbook

Inside, residents will find important information about housing staff and resources, roommate and community expectations, guest and visitation policies, safety and emergency procedures, room and facility regulations, conduct processes, and housing-related procedures such as room changes, maintenance requests, check-in/check-out, and renters insurance requirements.

Students are encouraged to review the handbook carefully and refer to it throughout the year, as it serves as the primary resource for understanding on-campus living expectations and making the most of their residential experience at USC Upstate.