The Complete Back-to-School Moving Checklist for GTA University Students (2026)

Moving into a GTA university dorm or student apartment is one of the most logistically complex things a student will do. This week-by-week checklist will keep you on track from now until move-in day.

8 Weeks Before Move-In (Early July)

**Housing:** - [ ] Confirm your housing assignment (dorm room number, building, address) - [ ] Read your residence handbook (prohibited items, size limits, rules) - [ ] Measure your dorm room (get dimensions from the residence office if you can't visit) **Booking:** - [ ] Book your elevator window (most GTA university portals open in July — act fast) - [ ] Book your GoGedit delivery service (September slots fill up fast) **Shopping:** - [ ] Create a shopping list based on your room dimensions - [ ] Start browsing Facebook Marketplace for used furniture - [ ] Check if your residence provides a bed frame and mattress

6 Weeks Before Move-In (Late July)

**Furniture:** - [ ] Purchase or reserve furniture (IKEA, Marketplace, or family hand-me-downs) - [ ] Confirm all furniture fits through your dorm room door and elevator - [ ] Order IKEA items via click & collect if buying from IKEA **Appliances:** - [ ] Check your residence's mini fridge size limit (usually 3.2 cu ft) - [ ] Purchase or reserve a mini fridge - [ ] Check if microwaves are permitted in your residence **Bedding:** - [ ] Check if your dorm bed is twin or twin XL (most are twin XL) - [ ] Purchase twin XL sheets, duvet, and pillows

4 Weeks Before Move-In (Early August)

**Logistics:** - [ ] Confirm your GoGedit delivery booking and provide your elevator window time - [ ] Confirm pickup addresses for all items (family home, Marketplace sellers, IKEA) - [ ] Arrange parking for family vehicles on move-in day **Packing:** - [ ] Start packing non-essential items from your family home - [ ] Label all boxes clearly (room, contents, fragile) - [ ] Create an inventory of everything you're bringing **Admin:** - [ ] Update your address with your bank, phone provider, and other services - [ ] Set up mail forwarding if needed - [ ] Register for a Toronto Public Library card (free, great for textbooks)

2 Weeks Before Move-In (Late August)

**Confirmation:** - [ ] Confirm your elevator booking time with the residence office - [ ] Confirm your GoGedit delivery booking - [ ] Confirm Marketplace sellers are still available and items are ready **Packing:** - [ ] Pack your "first night" bag (essentials for the first 24 hours in case delivery is delayed) - [ ] Pack your laptop, chargers, and valuables separately (carry these yourself) - [ ] Defrost your mini fridge if it's been in use **Practical:** - [ ] Download your campus map - [ ] Find your building's loading dock location - [ ] Identify the nearest grocery store, pharmacy, and transit stop

1 Week Before Move-In

**Final checks:** - [ ] Confirm all bookings one more time - [ ] Check the weather forecast for move-in day - [ ] Charge all devices - [ ] Withdraw some cash for tips, parking, or last-minute purchases **Communication:** - [ ] Share your move-in plan with family - [ ] Connect with your roommate(s) to coordinate - [ ] Save GoGedit's contact number in your phone

Move-In Day

**Morning:** - [ ] Eat a good breakfast — it's going to be a long day - [ ] Arrive at your building before your elevator window - [ ] Check in with the residence office and get your key - [ ] Confirm your elevator window is still active **During the move:** - [ ] Be present when GoGedit arrives — have your phone accessible - [ ] Direct movers to the correct building and loading dock - [ ] Check items for damage as they're delivered - [ ] Keep your elevator window in mind — work efficiently **After the move:** - [ ] Inspect your room for any pre-existing damage and report it to the residence office - [ ] Set up your bed first — you'll want it ready at the end of the day - [ ] Plug in your mini fridge (wait 4 hours if it was transported on its side) - [ ] Introduce yourself to your neighbours - [ ] Explore your campus and neighbourhood

The Most Common Move-In Day Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

**Mistake 1: Not booking your elevator window early enough.** Solution: Book the moment the portal opens in July. **Mistake 2: Bringing furniture that doesn't fit.** Solution: Measure everything before buying. Check elevator dimensions. **Mistake 3: Trying to do everything in one day.** Solution: Prioritize essentials (bed, desk, fridge). Non-essentials can wait. **Mistake 4: Not booking a delivery service in advance.** Solution: Book GoGedit at least 2 weeks before move-in day. **Mistake 5: Forgetting the "first night" bag.** Solution: Pack a bag with everything you need for the first 24 hours — toiletries, a change of clothes, phone charger, snacks.

You've Got This

Move-in day is chaotic, but it's also exciting. With the right preparation and a reliable delivery partner, you can make it one of the best days of your university experience. Good luck, and welcome to the GTA university community. [Book your GoGedit delivery](/request-delivery) — it takes less than 2 minutes.