Official On-Campus Housing
Welcome to Goodyear Hall
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Checking In: Step by Step
Important Reminders about Check In
- Arrive anytime during your assigned 1-hour appointment window
- It is recommended that you complete move in within 3 hours of your arrival at the check in station
- Students must have a photo ID to complete check in
- Know your housing assignment, building and room number
- The UB Card Office will be open for new students who have not received their UB ID card at orientation. To receive your card, please bring a valid form of photo ID (government issued).
How to Check In
During Scheduled Appointment Times
- Arrive at Goodyear Hall during your 1-hour appointment window
- Thursday, Aug 22: Enter Michael Road from Bailey Avenue and follow signage to Goodyear Road
- Friday, Aug 23 and later: Enter Goodyear Road directly from Bailey Avenue.
- Exit your vehicle and proceed to the check-in tent located across from the entrance to Goodyear Hall
- Receive your key(s) and a post card with directions and other important information.
- Unload your vehicle as directed (curbside near Goodyear Hall). Do not leave belongings unattended.
- Move your car to long-term parking spaces/overflow lot (Main/Bailey Lot or other location as directed by onsite staff).
- Begin moving belongings to your assigned room.
- Report to the Main Street Area Office in 119 Goodyear Hall.
- Call University Police at 716-645-2227. Tell them you are checking in after hours.
- A live-in staff member will meet you on-site.
- Do not unload belongings until after checking in.
- Receive your key(s) and a post card with directions and other important information.
- Park in designated unloading zones.
- Unload your vehicle. Do not leave belongings unattended.
- Move your car to long-term parking spaces/overflow lots.
- Begin moving belongings to your assigned room.
- Early Arrival check in times are 9am – 6pm from Saturday, Aug. 17, to Wednesday, Aug. 21.
- Students approved for Early Arrival may arrive any time during published hours. Appointments are not required.
- New students arriving at UB before August 22 must apply and be approved for Early Arrival.
- The earliest possible date to arrive for fall 2024 is Saturday, August 17.
- Check in location:
- Apartments (Creekside, Flint, Flickinger, Hadley, South Lake): Assigned Village Offices
- Ellicott (Evans, Fargo, Red Jacket, Richmond, Spaulding, Wilkeson):
- 8/17-8/20 - Ellicott Area Office in 123 Richmond
- 8/21 - Richmond Check-in Tent, located in Moody Terrace (across from Richmond Building 2)
- Governors (Lehman, Clinton, Dewey, Roosevelt):
- 8/17-8/20 - Governors Area Office in 108 Lehman Hall
- 8/21 - Governors check in tent, located near entrance to Lehman Hall
- 8/17-8/20 - Governors Area Office in 108 Lehman Hall
- Greiner: Greiner Hall Area Office in 102 Greiner Hall
- South Campus (Clement, Goodyear): Main Street Area Office in 119 Goodyear Hall
- Moving carts are available in designated areas
- Carts must be checked out with a staff member before use.
- A UBID is required for check out.
- Only one cart can be issued to each student at a time.
- Carts should be returned as soon as you are finished using them.
- Carts must be returned to a staff member in a designated area.
- Carts can only be issued and returned during posted business hours.
- If your cart is not returned by the close of business, keep it until the following day.
- Unreturned carts will be assessed an $138 replacement fee.
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Friday, August 23, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 25, 2024 | 12 - 6 p.m. |
Finding Goodyear Hall
We have created custom Google maps to help you find the parking lot closest to your assigned building.
When the map loads, click "Directions" to get turn by turn navigation to the unloading zone.
Finding Your Room
Walking Directions from the Unloading Area
- Use the main entrance to Goodyear lobby.
- Turn left to access building elevators.
- Go to your assigned floor.
- Upon exiting the elevator, turn right for rooms starting with the letter “S” (for South) and turn left for rooms starting with the letter “E” (for East)