Welcome to Red Jacket

Exterior view of Ellicott Complex.

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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

  1. Arrive at the Red Jacket Lot or Richmond B Lot during your 1-hour appointment window.
  2. Exit your vehicle and walk up the parking lot stairs (or portable ramp) toward Red Jacket Quad. You will report to the tent located near Red Jacket Building 1 and 2 (this tent will be used for both Evans and Red Jacket check-ins)
  3. Receive your key(s) and a post card with directions and other important information.
  4. Park in designated unloading zones.
  5. Unload your vehicle. Do not leave belongings unattended.
  6. Move your car to long-term parking spaces/overflow lots. 
  7. Begin moving belongings to your assigned room.

Moving Carts

  • 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.
Check-in Hours
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.

Ellicott Complex Map

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Finding Red Jacket

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.

Google Map to Red Jacket

Finding Your Room

Zoom image: Red Jacket Map Red Jacket Map.

Walking Directions from the Parking Lot

Buildings 1, 2, & 3

  • Park in Red Jacket Lot.
  • Walk up ramp and follow pathway around Building 1 to the left.
  • Turn right to enter Red Jacket courtyard.
  • Turn right towards Building 2 door.
  • Enter Building 2 and turn left down hallway
  • After passing bathrooms on your right, use elevator
  • EL-100 on your left.

Building 4 & 5

  • When in Moody Terrace (Richmond loop), walk towards entrance to the C3 Dining Hall.
  • If full, park in Richmond B lot and walk forward towards entrance to the C3 Dining Hall.
  • Enter through two sets of double doors and turn left at C3 Dining hall desk.
  • Follow hallway past the laundry room on your left.
  • Make the first left to enter the Building 5 door.
  • For Building 4, use ramp to ground level and use elevator EL-101 directly ahead.
  • For Building 5, use elevator EL-102 on your left.

Building 6

  • When in Moody Terrace (Richmond loop), walk towards entrance to the C3 Dining Hall.
  • If full, park in Richmond B lot and walk forward towards entrance to the C3 Dining Hall.
  • Enter through two sets of double doors and walk forward.
  • Continue following the path until you see Building 6 door on your left.
  • Enter Building 6 door on your left.
  • Make a right and use elevator EL-103 on your left.