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Fall 2024 Move-In Information

This page currently contains information about fall 2024 move-in. Information regarding fall 2025 will be updated here in early 2025.

We are excited to welcome students to campus for the fall 2024 semester! Please see the information below to learn more about move-in instructions and traffic patterns for your specific move-in date and residential area. This information was also communicated to students via their Bentley email address.

New First-Year Students

First-Year Students - Thursday, August 29th

Check-in Information:

Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Time: Please check your email or Housing Portal for your move-in time
Location: Main Campus (175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452)

Need: A license/photo identification to check-in and receive your Bentley Student ID

Please pay specific attention to your move-in timeframe as listed in your email and the Housing Portal. We cannot accommodate students to move into their rooms earlier than their assigned time.

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Main Campus. Please note that you must enter at the Forest Street entrance. We recommend approaching the entrance from Trapelo Road (driving southbound on Forest Street).
As you pull into Main Campus, Residential Center staff members will greet you and provide you directions on how to proceed to your assigned building. Upon check-in at your residence hall you will be provided your room combination and Bentley University identification card. In order to help traffic flow smoothly, you will have 20 minutes to unload all of your belongings. Bentley has hired a limited staff of professional movers to assist with the move-in process. Please label all items with your name and room assignment (e.g. “John Doe, Slade 101”).

The map below outlines the new student move-in process. You will check in at your assigned residence hall, and you must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

New Student Main Campus Move-In Map

MOSAIC First-Year Students - Monday, August 26th

Check-in Information:

Date: Monday, August 26th, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Main Campus (175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452)

Need: A license/photo identification to check-in and receive your Bentley Student ID

Please pay specific attention to your move-in timeframe as listed in your email and the Housing Portal. We cannot accommodate students to move into their rooms earlier than their assigned time.

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Main Campus. Please note that you must enter at the Forest Street entrance. We recommend approaching the entrance from Trapelo Road (driving southbound on Forest Street).
As you pull into Main Campus, Residential Center staff members will greet you and provide you directions on how to proceed to your assigned building. Upon check-in at your residence hall you will be provided your room combination and Bentley University identification card. In order to help traffic flow smoothly, you will have 20 minutes to unload all of your belongings. Bentley has hired a limited staff of professional movers to assist with the move-in process. Please label all items with your name and room assignment (e.g. “John Doe, Slade 101”).

The map below outlines the new student move-in process. You will check in at your assigned residence hall, and you must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

New Student Main Campus Move-In Map

Defined Community First-Year Students - Tuesday, August 27th

Check-in Information:

Date: Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Main Campus (175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452)

Need: A license/photo identification to check-in and receive your Bentley Student ID

Please pay specific attention to your move-in timeframe as listed in your email and the Housing Portal. We cannot accommodate students to move into their rooms earlier than their assigned time.

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Main Campus. Please note that you must enter at the Forest Street entrance. We recommend approaching the entrance from Trapelo Road (driving southbound on Forest Street).
As you pull into Main Campus, Residential Center staff members will greet you and provide you directions on how to proceed to your assigned building. Upon check-in at your residence hall you will be provided your room combination and Bentley University identification card. In order to help traffic flow smoothly, you will have 20 minutes to unload all of your belongings. Bentley has hired a limited staff of professional movers to assist with the move-in process. Please label all items with your name and room assignment (e.g. “John Doe, Slade 101”).

The map below outlines the new student move-in process. You will check in at your assigned residence hall, and you must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

New Student Main Campus Move-In Map

International First-Year Students - Tuesday, August 27th

Check-in Information:

Date: Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Main Campus (175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452)

Need: A license/photo identification to check-in and receive your Bentley Student ID

Please pay specific attention to your move-in timeframe as listed in your email and the Housing Portal. We cannot accommodate students to move into their rooms earlier than their assigned time.

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Main Campus. Please note that you must enter at the Forest Street entrance. We recommend approaching the entrance from Trapelo Road (driving southbound on Forest Street).
As you pull into Main Campus, Residential Center staff members will greet you and provide you directions on how to proceed to your assigned building. Upon check-in at your residence hall you will be provided your room combination and Bentley University identification card. In order to help traffic flow smoothly, you will have 20 minutes to unload all of your belongings. Bentley has hired a limited staff of professional movers to assist with the move-in process. Please label all items with your name and room assignment (e.g. “John Doe, Slade 101”).

The map below outlines the new student move-in process. You will check in at your assigned residence hall, and you must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

New Student Main Campus Move-In Map

New Transfer & Exchange Students

Transfer & Exchange Students Living on Main Campus - Thursday, August 29th

Check-in Information:

Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Main Campus (175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452)

Need: A license/photo identification to check-in and receive your Bentley Student ID

Please pay specific attention to your move-in timeframe as listed above. We cannot accommodate students to move into their rooms earlier than their assigned time.

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Main Campus. Please note that you must enter at the Forest Street entrance. We recommend approaching the entrance from Trapelo Road (driving southbound on Forest Street).


As you pull into Main Campus, Residential Center staff members will greet you and provide you directions on how to proceed to your assigned building. You will check in with a member of our staff at Collins Hall, where will be provided your room combination and Bentley University identification card. In order to help traffic flow smoothly, you will have 20 minutes to unload all of your belongings.

The map below outlines the new student move-in process. You will check in at your assigned residence hall, and you must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

New Student Main Campus Move-In Map

Transfer & Exchange Students Living on Lower Campus - Thursday, August 29th

Check-in Information:

Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Lower Campus (400 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452)

Need: A license/photo identification to check-in and receive your Bentley Student ID

Please pay specific attention to your move-in timeframe as listed above. We cannot accommodate students to move into their rooms earlier than their assigned time.

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Lower Campus. Please note that you must enter at the Beaver Street entrance.


As you pull into Lower Campus, Residential Center staff members will greet you and provide you directions on how to proceed to your assigned building. You will check in with a member of our staff in the Lower Campus circle, where will be provided your room combination and Bentley University identification card. In order to help traffic flow smoothly, you will have 20 minutes to unload all of your belongings.

The map below outlines the new student move-in process. You will check-in at your assigned residence hall, and you must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

New Student Lower Campus Map

Returning Students

Returning Students Living on Main Campus - Monday, September 2nd

Check-in Information:

Date: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Time

  • 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM - Kresge, Collins, Boylston B
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Forest, Falcones, Rhodes, Boylston A

Location: Main Campus (175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452)

Need: Don’t forget to bring your ID card back with you!

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Main Campus for move-in. Please note that you must enter via the Forest Street entrance. We recommend approaching the entrance from Trapelo Road (driving southbound on Forest Street).


As you pull into Main Campus, Residential Center staff members will greet you and provide you directions on how to proceed to your assigned building. Your swipe access will be turned on prior to your arrival and your room combination, if applicable, will be available in the Housing Portal. In order to help traffic flow smoothly, you will have 20 minutes to unload all of your belongings.

The map below outlines the Main Campus move-in process. You must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

Returning Student Main Campus Move-In Map

Returning Students Living on Lower Campus - Monday, September 2nd

Check-in Information:

Date: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Time

  • 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM - Copley North, Copley South, Orchard South
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Fenway, Orchard North, Cape, Castle

Location: Lower Campus (173 Linden Street, Waltham, MA 02452 – look for the staff!)

Need: Don’t forget to bring your ID card back with you!

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Main Campus for move-in. Please note that you must enter via the Forest Street entrance. We recommend approaching the entrance from Trapelo Road (driving southbound on Forest Street).


As you pull into Main Campus, Residential Center staff members will greet you and provide you directions on how to proceed to your assigned building. Your swipe access will be turned on prior to your arrival and your room combination, if applicable, will be available in the Housing Portal. In order to help traffic flow smoothly, you will have 20 minutes to unload all of your belongings.

The map below outlines the Lower Campus move-in process. You must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

Returning Student Lower Campus Move-In Map

Returning Students Living on North Campus - Monday, September 2nd

Check-in Information:

Date: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Time

  • 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM - North Campus C & D
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - North Campus A & B

Location: North Campus (371 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452)

Need: Don’t forget to bring your ID card back with you!

This location can be put into a GPS, a smart phone, or website. The map below gives you an idea of how to get to Main Campus for move-in. Please note that you must enter via the Forest Street entrance. We recommend approaching the entrance from Trapelo Road (driving southbound on Forest Street).


The map below outlines the North Campus move-in process. You must follow all designated traffic patterns on the map. Staff will be stationed throughout campus to direct you accordingly.

Returning Student North Campus Move-In Map