Move-In Details

Check-In: Looking for Check-In information? Download our BGR Check-in Guide to learn when and where you can check in for Boiler Gold Rush and Boiler Gold Rush International.

Purdue University is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and is working to adjust the schedule and activities of BGRi for the upcoming fall in order to keep students safe and healthy. At this time, only limited information can be released.

Official Dates

BGR and BGRi will take place from Tuesday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. If you are living in University Residences on-campus housing, move-in will begin the week prior to BGR.

Move-in for BGR participants will take place from Saturday, Aug. 14, through Tuesday, Aug. 17, whether you are living in University Residences or off-campus. If you are living in University Residences and have questions about their move-in process, please visit the University Residences website. If you are living off-campus, please connect with your property manager so you can settle in time for BGR.

Signing Up For a Move-In Time

In order to help ensure a safe environment for all students/families, incoming students will be asked to sign up for a specific day/time slot during which they may move in. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for their time slot beginning on July 1st. Please continue to monitor this website and your Purdue email for more details on this process.

For more information on University Residences, please feel free to contact Purdue UR via email at newres@purdue.edu or by phone at (765) 494-1000.

'Protect Purdue' Plan at BGR

Before arriving, students will be given prep materials orienting them to campus, including new COVID-19-related expectations, such as possible required health screenings and/or COVID-19 testing. Please be sure to carefully read through all instructions and materials, and follow the given advice.

Learn more about 'Protect Purdue'