Fall Check-In

Welcome Back!

Please review the information provided below as you get ready for your return to Concordia University, Nebraska. If you have any questions or concerns about this coming year, please feel free to contact the Student Life Office (SLOhousing@cune.edu). This information is for returning students only. If you are new student coming to Concordia (freshman or transfer), please see the LAUNCH page for your check-in and orientation information.

Returning Students Living in the Residence Halls

Residence halls will reopen for returning students on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. 

  • Keys/ID cards will be available in the Student Life Office:
    • Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • The Fan Shop will be open:
    • Tuesday, August 18: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 19: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Thursday, August 20: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Friday, August 21 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Saturday, August 22: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 23: Closed
    • Monday, August 24: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, August 25: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • After move-in weekend, regular Fan Shop hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.
  • The meal plan for returning students begins on Saturday morning, August 22.
  • Any meals before then must be purchased with cash/credit card.
  • Changes to meal plans must be processed by the end of the day August 28.
  • The first floor meeting for each residence hall will be on Sunday, August 23 at 9:00 p.m.

If you are in one of the following groups you may have an alternate move-in date:

  • RAs and RCs (see notes from SLO)
  • Football, Volleyball and Soccer (August 4)
  • Golf (August 13)
  • Cross Country and Paul Scholars (August 18)
  • LAUNCH Leaders (August 18)
  • Freshmen and New Transfer students (August 20)

Generally, we are not able to allow students to move in before their assigned date. If you feel you have an extenuating circumstance that may need an exception, please contact SLOhousing@cune.edu at least two weeks before your move-in day. Approved exceptions may be subject to a $50/day charge. If you are in the residence halls before the dates listed above without prior approval you will be charged $50 per day and subject to other sanctions.

Returning Students Living Off-Campus

  • All returning students need to stop by at SLO to pick up and sign for their new I.D. card as well as ensure all paperwork is complete no later than August 28.
  • The Student Life Office will be open at the following times to complete these tasks:
    • Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Athlete Arrival Information

Contact your coach if you have questions about arrival arrangements and the camp schedule beyond the information provided above. A physical is required annually for all athletes. The athletic department will give you more information about the required forms. 

Welcome Back Activities

While many activities during move-in week are geared toward our new students, there are a few that returning students are invited to as well. Be on the lookout for more details!