How do I create a college move-in countdown?

Download the Outside app , create a countdown for move-in day, set the date from your school's schedule, and pick a campus photo. Add a widget to your home screen and get pumped for college life.

Can my roommate join the countdown?

Absolutely! Share the countdown with your new roommate on Outside. The group chat is perfect for coordinating who's bringing what for the dorm and planning your first week on campus.

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College Move-In Countdown

323 days left.

College Move-In Day is on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.

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College Move-In Day

Countdown details for College Move-In Day

Your college adventure starts soon! Count down to move-in day.

The dorm is waiting, the roommate is assigned, and a new chapter is about to begin. College move-in day is equal parts exciting and overwhelming, but the countdown makes it real. Outside helps you track every day until you officially start college life, with widgets and reminders for dorm shopping, packing, and orientation.

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A new chapter begins

Choose a photo of your campus or dream dorm setup. Set reminders for purchasing dorm essentials, connecting with your roommate, and attending orientation events. Outside keeps you organized through this life-changing transition.