# Move-in Guidelines
**Source**: https://www.aucegypt.edu/student-life/residences/move-in-guidelines
**Parent**: https://www.aucegypt.edu/student-life/residences
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# Move-in Guidelines
Discover the essential move-in guidelines for students entering Student Residences. Stay tuned to this page for updates leading up to our ResLife Orientation Week, filled with exciting events and programs!
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Mar 17, 2026
### **Move-in Dates and Procedures**
If you are moving in this Fall 2025, you should familiarize yourself with the move-in dates below:
### Terms and Conditions
Students residing in AUC Student Residences should read the terms and conditions outlined in this [webpage](https://www.aucegypt.edu/student-life/residences/terms-and-conditions). These guidelines are established to ensure a safe and inclusive living environment for all residents.
### New Students
| Move-in Date | Time | ID Issuance and Activation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 9 am - 4 pm | Step 1. Get spare key-card at check-in Step 2. Visit the ID Center for ID issuance and activation Step 3. Return spare key-card to Reception desk |
### **Returning Students**
| Move-in Date | Time | ID Issuance and Activation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 9 am - 4 pm | Step 1. Get spare key-card at check-in Step 2. Re-activate ID at the ID Activation Unit on site |
#### **Important Notes:**
- Arrivals outside the above dates/times will be charged a move-in service fee of $27.
- Students arriving on international flights should arrange after-hours move-in by emailing their ETA to [reslife@aucegypt.edu](mailto:reslife@aucegypt.edu) at least 48 hours before arrival.
- After-hours/weekend arrivals receive a spare key-card. Spare key-cards must be returned by **September 9, 2025**; penalty fees of EGP 200 apply for lost/unreturned spare key-cards.
### Storage Pick-up Schedule
- It will be either **August 30, 2025** or **September 6,** **2025**from **9 am to 4 pm.**
- Near-Campus Buildings: Call Mahmoud Ramadan at 012.2413.6856.
- On-Campus Residence: Call Hossam Ismail at 012.2809.9946.
[Storage term and guidelines can be checked here](https://www.aucegypt.edu/student-life/residences/storage-terms-and-conditions)
### **Club Cars**
- Club cars are available to transport you and your luggage from EP1 Gate to the on-campus residence’s entrance **on August 30, 2025** or **September 6,** **2025,** from **9 am to 4 pm.**