Happy move-in! Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life is excited to have you live with us and want to make sure you have all the resources for a safe and successful stay. Please review the Move-in Day Support and Day One To-Do List below for how to set yourself up to have a great year.
Move-In Day Support
| Subject | Resource | Important Things to Know |
| Where to Find: Move-in Trash/Recycling Golf Cart Shuttle Stops Additional Parking Lots |
Check map.gatech.edu to find the nearest recycling station, shuttle stop, place to eat, and more. | The information for move-in only appears in early August, but map.gatech.edu is filled with layers of information about campus safety, construction, and more. |
| Digital BuzzCard or Access Issues | Fill out an ACCESS CONTROL REQUEST (available August 15-22) | Form will be active starting Saturday, August 15. |
| Bed Lofting | From August 15-22, students should fill out the Bed Adjustment Form (available during those dates) to request a change in their bed's height | In most cases, requests will be fulfilled the same day. Teams will reach out to you with an estimated time of arrival |
| Facilities Request | For urgent needs, call the Swarm Support at Buzz Stop or your RA on duty. Non-urgent needs can be submitted as a facilities request HERE | Watch THIS VIDEO to learn how to submit a facilities request |
| Move-in Trash and Recycling | Check map.gatech.edu to find the nearest recycling station and dumpsters for your hall. PLEASE break down all cardboard boxes. | The open-top landfill receptacles are just for move-in, and will be removed on 8/24/26 |
| IT Support for Students | Submit a WRECK TECHS request | Wreck Techs can register devices, activate your ethernet, and provide general software support |
| Other | Reach out to Swarm Support at Buzz Stop | Taking calls from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday |
Things to do on Day One!
- Check out the activities for Week of Welcome.
- Complete the Room Condition Report in Roompact o document any minor damage in your room that was there upon arrival. This form must be completed by the end of the first week of class.
- Add important phone numbers to your contacts
- RA on Duty – this phone number can be found on the exterior door of your residence hall and should be used for things such as emergency maintenance, lock outs and crisis support. The RA on Duty is available Monday – Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and Friday at 8:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m.
- Georgia Tech Police (GTPD) - (404) 894 2500, GTPD is a full-service police department and should be contacted in place of 911 for on-campus emergencies. Download the LiveSafe app to stay connected and access additional safety resources.