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Move-In Information

Summer 2026 Move-In

Students move items near Owen Residence Hall at NC State University.
Students move into their residence halls to kick off the fall 2024 semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Between May 5 and June 30, 2026, students and family members may park in residential parking zones with a temporary move-in loading permit. Please register your license plate online for a temporary loading pass using the steps below. Registering for a loading pass during move-in will allow you to park temporarily in residential zones adjacent to University Housing buildings or in specifically reserved move-in loading zones. Students may unload their vehicles in dedicated move-in loading areas for two hours.

How To Obtain Your Move-In Loading Pass

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Remember, the permit is virtual; your license plate is your permit. The permit is valid only for the vehicle entered. It is not valid in pay-by-plate locations.

Are you driving a rental car? If so, please wait to obtain your parking permit until after you have received your rental car. Vehicle license plates cannot be changed once entered. You must obtain your parking permit before leaving your vehicle unattended on campus. For assistance obtaining your permit, please call the Transportation Office at 919-515-3424 and select option 5.