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Returning Student Check In Instructions

ALL RETURNING STUDENTS (including residential and commuters) are required to follow these steps for fall check in. You are a returning student if you’re a residential or commuter student who has completed ONE OR MORE semesters at Montreat College. 

Returning Student Check-in | Monday, August 24th | 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

NOTE: Fall Athletes & Student Leaders are expected to return to campus on August 17, 2026. Fall Student Athletes & Leaders will receive a separate email with instructions for their check in. 

  • Who: Any RETURNING STUDENT (both residential and commuter) who has completed 1 or more semesters at Montreat College.
    • Returning students are expected to report to campus on Monday, August 24th, no later than 3:00 p.m.
  • Where: Anderson Auditorium//L. Nelson Bell Library
    • All students must report to the Anderson Auditorium parking lot upon arrival to campus. Residential students will not be permitted to move into their residence hall until they check in at Anderson Auditorium.
    • Students who have not been cleared to check in will be directed to the Library to complete missing steps.
  • When: Students must report to campus during the time slot they chose on the sign-up form sent to their email.
  • Please arrive on time. As a reminder, fines will be assessed for non-attendance or late arrival. 

Are you cleared to move in?

All students are encouraged to log in to their Suitable app to check their Journey to Fall Tasklist status. All items must be submitted to be eligible to move in. Note: All students must report to the Library before moving into their residence hall. 

 

FAQs

  1. I’m a commuter, do I have to check-in?  Yes, commuters will arrive during the check-in time that they signed up for. 
  2. Can I go to my residence hall before checking in? No, all students must report to the Anderson Auditorium parking lot for drive-through check in before moving into their residence hall. If cleared to move in, students will be given permission to report to their residence hall. If not cleared to move in, students will be directed to the Library. Fines will be assessed for those students who bypass this portion of the check in process. 
  3. When do classes begin? The Fall 2026 semester officially begins on Tuesday, August 25th. All Returning Students must check in during their designated time on Monday, August 24th. 
  4. How do I know if I’m cleared to check in? Students are encouraged to log in to their Suitable app to check their Journey to Fall Tasklist status. All items must be submitted to be eligible to move in. Students need to make sure they’ve completed all financial steps and paid their student bill. Students will not be permitted to check in if they have an outstanding student balance. For financial related questions, contact Student Financial Services at financialservices@montreat.edu or by calling 800.545.4656.

Where do I park while unloading and after moving in? While moving in, students can park near the residence halls in the designated unloading zones. After moving in, parking can be found in the gold permit parking. See the main campus map.