Official On-Campus Housing
Welcome to Creekside Village
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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 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 the Creekside Village Office located in the community building during your 1-hour appointment window.
- New students will start by picking up their UB ID. Please bring a government-issued photo ID with you (driver’s license/passport)
- Receive your key(s) and a post card with directions and other important information.
- Park in a location closest to your assigned building
- 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.
Checking in After Hours?
Report to your Area Office and our staff will assist you with check-in.
Ellicott Area Office - 275 Fargo Quad (The Landing front desk)
Greiner Hall - 102 Greiner Hall (A Wing)
Governors Complex - 108 Lehman Hall
South Campus - 119 Goodyear Hall
For apartments, visit each areas Community Building.
- Early Arrival check in times are 9am – 6pm from Saturday, Aug. 16, to Wednesday, Aug. 20.
- Students approved for Early Arrival may arrive any time during published hours. Appointments are not required.
- New students arriving at UB before August 21 must apply and be approved for Early Arrival.
- The earliest possible date to arrive for Fall 2025 is Saturday, August 16.
- Check in location:
- Apartments (Creekside, Flint, Flickinger, Hadley, South Lake): Assigned Village Offices
- Ellicott (Evans, Fargo, Red Jacket, Richmond, Spaulding, Wilkeson):
- 8/18-8/19 - Ellicott Area Office in The Landing at the Ellicott (2nd Floor)
- 8/16, 8/17, and 8/20 - The Landing at the Ellicott Welcome Desk
- Governors (Lehman, Clinton, Dewey, Roosevelt):
- 8/16-8/19 - Governors Area Office in 108 Lehman Hall
- 8/20 - Governors check in tent, located near entrance to Lehman Hall
- 8/16-8/19 - Governors Area Office in 108 Lehman Hall
- Greiner: Front Desk in A Wing - 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 21, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 12 - 6 p.m. |
Finding Creekside Village
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.
