Incoming First-Years: Your Free UVA Move-In Guide Is Here
If your student is heading to UVA as a first-year this fall, move-in day can feel like a lot of unknowns at once. What actually fits in a first-year dorm room? What should you pack versus buy once you’re in Charlottesville? How much time should you really budget for drop-off day?
To help take the guesswork out of it, we put together a free resource made specifically for incoming first-year families: the UVA First-Year Move-In Essentials Guide.
Inside, you’ll find:
A room-by-room packing checklist built around UVA’s first-year dorms
A day-by-day timeline for the week of move-in
Practical tips for keeping drop-off day calm, on schedule, and stress-free
Ready to feel a little more prepared before August? Download your free UVA First-Year Move-In Guide and get links, packing lists, timelines, and move-in tips all in one place!

