We’re excited for the start of the 2025-26 academic year! We know you’re excited to start the year and anxious to start your planning. Below you will find information regarding move-in day.
New residents, please be sure to check your Cornish email for information about your specific move-in window.
***All Information below is Subject To Change, as we continue navigating the Cornish/SeattleU Transition***
MOVE-IN – NEW RESIDENTS
New student move-in is scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. More information will be coming to all students on or before August 1st.
Step 1: ARRIVING AT THE COMMONS
Residents in their vehicles should head into the alleyway behind the building using the entrance on Virginia Street (see map). Since we are in the city area of Seattle, a lot of our streets, like Terry, Virginia, and 9th Ave., are one-way streets.
Please enter the alleyway from Virginia Street and proceed to our Unloading Area, marked by the star as shown! (The alleyway will be one-way and will not be accessible from the Lenora St. side)
Residents whose belongings do not require a vehicle, any rolling bins, or unloading space are welcome to enter Cornish Commons on the first floor via the main entrance for ease of access.
Step 2: CHECK IN, UNLOAD, and PARKING
Staff will be there to greet residents as they arrive. We will provide the resident with their ID card, which gives the resident building and room access.
After the resident receives their ID they may begin unloading. We will provide rolling bins for students to transport their items.
After the vehicle has been unloaded, the driver will exit the alleyway and park. One example of nearby parking is the Whole Foods on Denny Way and Westlake Ave, which can be validated with any purchase. We will have a paper that gives a few close-by examples of parking. We DO NOT have any on-site parking available.
Step 3: MOVE-IN
Please proceed to the elevators with your rolling bin and any other items.
When you get to your room, please remove your items from rolling bins BEFORE you unpack. Your bin can then be returned to the P1 (the garage level). Please return your blue bin promptly so we can provide it to the next student who arrives!
Step 4: ALL DONE?
Enjoy exploring your new home, and look forward to joining our Cornish Commons community!
Check out our events happening Saturday night and Sunday to meet new people, explore the area, and get acclimated to Cornish Commons!!!
MOVE-IN – CONTINUING RESIDENTS
Step 1: Arriving to the Commons
When you arrive at the Commons you will use the Front Doors, not the garage. You will first check-in at the Welcome Desk and pick up your ID. Parking is available in the surrounding area. A couple of options are street parking, the pay lot directly behind our building, or the Whole Foods (validates 2 hours of parking with a purchase).
Step 2: Moving In
Rolling bins will be available to borrow at the Welcome Desk. We will check these out on a first-come, first-serve basis and request their prompt return so others may use them. When you have loaded everything into your room, before unpacking, please return your bin to the desk and then start making your room your own.
Step 3: Keep in Mind
Just keep in mind that classes begin on Tuesday, September 1st, so feel free to arrive as early or as late in the 8/24-9/1 window as needed to start the semester on the right foot. Weekends may be busier so picking a weekday may be a better option if you have the time.
IMPORTANT DATES
While it might seem like a long way down the road, it’s not too early to start thinking about important dates for housing.
Labor Day: September 1, 2025. No Classes, Building is Open
First Day of Classes, Fall 2025: September 2, 2025
Veteran’s Day: Monday, November 10th, 2025. No Classes, Building is Open
Beginning of Winter Break (BUILDING CLOSES): Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12 PM
You can view a complete list of Important Dates for the academic year at any time on our website.
HOUSING CONTRACT
The Housing Contract outlines a lot of important information about being a resident in Cornish Commons. A copy of your housing contract should be available in your email inbox, using the email address you used to sign up for housing. If you are having trouble locating your copy, please contact us at cornishcommons@seattleu.edu.
CANCELING YOUR HOUSING CONTRACT
If you wish to cancel your housing contract, please pay close attention to the cancellation dates, which are outlined in the housing contract when you applied.
Students who are currently subject to Cornish’s on-campus housing requirement are not eligible to cancel.
To cancel, you will need to send an email to cornishcommons@seattleu.edu. We only accept cancellations in writing and the email must be from the student.
