Move-In Fall 2026
Last Updated: Aug. 5, 2026
Welcome Home
Welcome home! We are thrilled to welcome you to your new home at SDSU Imperial Valley and Imperial Valley College Intersegmental Student Housing. Please read through all the information on this page to help you prepare for move-in day.
Important Dates
- Early July
You will receive an email to your student email with the following assignments: move-in date and room assignment - Early August
You will receive an email to your student email with the following additional move-in information: check-in time, move-in guide and specific arrival instructions. - Monday, Aug. 10, from 6-7 p.m.
Join your community manager for a virtual community meeting on Monday, Aug. 10, from 6-7 p.m., to get ready for living on campus and learn about housing policies and move-in. All residents should plan to attend this meeting. The webinar link to join can be found in your move-in guide email, sent in early August for SDSU Imperial Valley students and late July for Imperial Valley College students. - Thursday, Aug. 13
Move-in day for Imperial Valley College students. - Thursday, Aug. 20
Move-in day for SDSU Imperial Valley students.
What to Bring
Download the Move-In Fall 2026 Checklist for a complete list of what to bring.
SDSUcard
All residents of Calexico Commons are required to obtain an SDSUcard, which is used to access your community and its amenities. To help ensure your card is ready before move-in, students are encouraged to create a GET account using their RedID number and upload a photo and a government-issued ID. Please allow up to two business days for the process to be completed. This includes the photo upload, approval, and the final email notification confirming that their ID is ready.
If you are unable to upload your photo or experience any issues with the process, you may visit the SDSU Imperial Valley Library, where staff can issue your SDSUcard. The SDSU Imperial Valley Library is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. On move-in days, the library will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Imperial Valley College Students:
Upload your photo and government-issued ID to your GET account by Sunday, Aug. 9, to pick up your SDSUcard during check-in on move-in day. Students who do not upload a photo and a government-issued ID on their GET account by Aug. 9 will be directed to the SDSU Imperial Valley Library on move-in day to complete the SDSUcard process.
SDSU Imperial Valley Students:
Upload your photo and government-issued ID to your GET account by Sunday, Aug. 16, to pick up your SDSUcard during check-in on move-in day. Students who do not upload a photo and a government-issued ID on their GET account by Aug. 16 will be directed to the SDSU Imperial Valley Library on move-in day to complete the SDSUcard process.
Parking
On-campus parking permits are not available for purchase during move-in or the academic year. Calexico Commons residents and guests should plan to use street parking on the surrounding streets. Please be sure to follow all posted parking signs, time limits and local parking regulations.
To help keep traffic moving and ensure a smooth move-in experience for everyone, we recommend arriving only during your assigned move-in time shared in your move-in guide email sent in early August for SDSU Imperial Valley students and late July for Imperial Valley College students.
Mail and Packages
Mail and packages are sent directly to the residential building. As a reminder, do not send any mail or packages to your designated address prior to your move-in day. Your mailing address is:
[Resident's first and last name]
525 E 7th Street
[Unit Number]
Calexico, CA 92231
Bicycle Storage
Outdoor covered storage for your bicycle is available on site at no additional charge. Bicycle storage is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To request access to the bicycle storage space, complete the Bike and Electric Micromobility Device Storage Form and select Calexico Commons (SDSU-IV Campus) from the Preferred Storage Space dropdown menu.
Bicycles are not permitted in buildings, including residential community rooms, common areas, or courtyards. Bicycles may be stored only in designated bicycle storage areas near or adjacent to the residential community during occupancy. Bicycles placed or stored in any other location will be impounded.
Move-In Day Arrival Instructions
- Imperial Valley College Residents: Thursday, Aug. 13 is your assigned move-in day.
- SDSU Imperial Valley Residents: Thursday, Aug. 20 is your assigned move-in day.
On your assigned move-in day at your designated check-in time (provided in your Move-In Guide email), check in at the Calexico Commons Housing Office to receive your SDSUcard and room key. Once you have obtained both, our housing team will provide you with a move-in bin and direct you to your unit so you can begin unloading your belongings.
Note: If you are unable to arrive at your assigned check-in time, please call 760-768-5740 to arrange an alternate move-in time.
Renters Insurance
Students are responsible for any damage to the residential communities. We encourage parents and families to contact your insurance provider to learn more about renters insurance options or to see if your current homeowner’s policy will provide any coverage for your student.
If you are interested in purchasing renters insurance, SDSU is partnered with GradGuard. GradGuard offers renters insurance coverage as well as protection for personal property, including electronics. GradGuard is $202.92 annually and covers the following:
- Property: $5,000
- Liability: $100,000
- Deductible: $100
To opt in, visit gradguard.com. Once on the site, search for San Diego State University - Imperial Valley Campus in the “search school” area in the top right corner.
Connect With Us
For all the latest news and updates, follow SDSU Housing on Facebook @SDSUImperialValleyHousing and on Instagram @SDSUIV_Housing.
FAQs
Small kitchen appliances may only be used in apartment kitchens. Use of any small kitchen appliances outside of these spaces is not allowed.
Certain electrical devices and equipment are not permitted in the residential community. These items include, but are not limited to: personal refrigerators (mini-fridge), space heaters, barbeques, hot plates, portable stoves, portable air conditioners, electric water coolers and ice makers.
Additionally, humidifiers and essential oil diffusers are prohibited due to the moisture they introduce to indoor environments, which can affect building systems and air quality.
In early August, you will receive an email with specific details about your move-in instructions.
Yes. You may be accompanied by family members and guests to help you move in.
The kitchen in your apartment has a refrigerator. You are not permitted to bring an additional mini-fridge.
Yes, but coordinate with your roommate(s) in case they are planning to bring one as well.
This community features Twin XL-size beds.
Yes, your bathroom shower includes a shower curtain.
