Check In and Move In Dates (including commuter students)
All Trine University students must report for check in at the beginning of each academic year, including all residential, commuter, incoming and returning main campus students. The required check-in process allows all students and families to be prepared for the academic year ahead.
The check-in process will take place starting on the east side of Rick L. and Vicki L. James University Center near the SDI Center (720 Thunder Drive) where students will receive orientation information and information from various campus departments, and residence hall keys. Moving into residence halls will occur after checking in. On-campus students will have a mandatory residence hall meeting with their RA. See RA for details.
Check-In/Move-In Dates Fall 2025: (2026-2027 Dates will be updated in the Spring of 2026)
| Group | Month | Day | Time | Location |
| Residential Directors | August | 1 | 8 am- 5 pm | Department of Housing and Residential Life Office- Stadium 154 |
| Residential Assistants | August | 8 | 8 am- 5 pm | Department of Housing and Residential Life Office- Stadium 154 |
| Rugby, Band, Dance, Cheer, Skating |
August | 11 | 9am-12pm | UC |
| Summer Bridge | August | 12 | 10am-12pm | UC |
| Orientation Leader, Move-in Helpers, Football, M/W Soccer, W Volleyball, M/W Cross Country, M/W Golf | August | 13 | 9am-1pm | UC |
| New Students & New Commuters | August | 15 | 9am-1pm | UC |
| Returning Students & Returning Commuters | August | 16 | 9am-1pm | UC |
Fall Semester Opening: Residential facilities will open for new students by Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, prior to the first day of class in the fall. Move-in will be from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by the university. Residential facilities will open for currently enrolled students by Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, prior to the first day of class in the fall. Move-in will be from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by the university.
Fall Semester Closing: Residential facilities will close at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. All students not authorized to remain on campus must be checked out by a Residential Assistant (RA) at this time. Any student who fails to check out with an RA will be assessed a $50 fine.
Spring Semester Opening: Residential facilities will open for all students at 9am on the day prior to the first day of spring class. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026
Spring Semester Closing: Residential facilities will close at 10 a.m. on the Friday of finals week (Friday, May 1, 2026). For graduating seniors going through the Commencement ceremony, residential facilities will close on the day of Commencement at 5 p.m. (Saturday, May 2, 2026). All students must be checked out by an RA at this time. Any student who fails to check out with an RA will be assessed a $50 fine.