University of Washington BothellMove-In Guide
Bothell, Washington
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1990🔗 www.uwb.edu
The University of Washington Bothell is a public campus of the University of Washington system, serving mostly commuter and transfer students in the Seattle suburbs. On-campus housing is the Residential Village, which opened in fall 2024 and has three halls: Summit Hall for first-year students, Forest Hall for second-year and upper-level students, and Horizon Hall (apartment-style) for second-year and upper-level students. Residents buy a dining plan at the campus dining pavilion.
Enrollment
6,058
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,334
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Sep 25-26, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
86%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Summit and Forest Hall move-in is Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26. Appointment times depend on your floor and are emailed in early September. Friday slots run 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday slots run 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Complete the Housing Orientation before move-in and attend your floor's mandatory community meeting.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check in at the Check-In Tent in the south campus surface lot with your photo ID ready. Do not drive to your residence hall until staff direct you there.
- Parking
- Parking is free on move-in day. Unload into carts at the Residential Village, with the driver staying with the car, then move your car to the West Garage right away. Use the stairs to return to your unit, since the elevator is reserved for carts and residents with specific needs.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Forest Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Horizon Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
Summit Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$17,538
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
We haven't listed nearby stores for this campus yet. Use the Campus Map link to find essentials near campus.
More Links
Checklists
Get the Ultimate College Move-In Checklist
A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Washington Bothell.
Share
Send this page to a roommate, a parent, or anyone else helping plan the move.
Dates last checked October 2026.