Early Start Programs Move-In

Updated Aug. 3, 2026

University Housing supports Early Start Program participants with campus housing in exchange for their commitment to support Mustang Move-in and other activities
related to fall opening. Check with your program to confirm you are on their roster for early move-in. We only have housing reserved for those on our partner rosters.

Early Start Programs participants must adhere to the move-in appointment dates and times noted below and agreed upon by your sponsoring program. If you belong to two groups, move-in with the program that has the earliest start time. 

See Early Start Mustang Move-in Map here >>

As you are arriving early, your building/room may still be undergoing preparations — including limitations to utilities and cleaning. In rare cases, some residents may not be able to move directly into their fall assignments and will be accommodated elsewhere. 

2026-27 Early start program	Date	TIME	Check-in Location + Map
Approved Early Move-Ins	Friday, Aug. 14	1–4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
Basketball Athletes moving to fall assignment	Thursday, Aug. 13	1–4 p.m.	Cerro Vista Front Desk
Campus Dining (Poly Prep)	Friday, Aug. 14	1–4p.m	Your Community Front Desk
Campus Health & Wellbeing	Friday, Aug. 14	1-4p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
College Corps	Friday, Aug. 14	1–4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
CORE Leaders	Friday, Aug. 14	1–4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
CORE Participants	Sunday, Aug. 16	1–4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
Cross Country Athletes	Saturday, Aug. 15	1-4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
Fraternity & Sorority Life	Friday, Aug. 14	1-4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
Inter Housing Council (IHC) executive team & event team	Thursday - Aug. 6	1-4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
Mustang Marching Band New and returning band members	Friday, Aug. 14	1-4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
Pre-Season Athletes moving to fall assignment	Thursday, Aug. 13	1-4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
Summer Residents moving to fall assignments (additional charge for summer-to-fall housing)	Thursday, Aug. 13	10 a.m.–4 p.m.	Cerro Vista Front Desk
Transportation and Parking Services	Friday, Aug. 14	1-4 p.m.	Your Community Front Desk
WOW Leaders	Friday, Aug. 14	10 a.m.–noon	Aliso Front Desk

Your Community Front Desk is located in the neighborhood where you live. See your map to find the desk. 

Our Mustang Move-in webpage has specific information about preparing for your arrival and move to Cal Poly — as well as information, instructions, and maps for our general move-in days.