Student Movers Ottawa — uOttawa, Carleton & Algonquin Specialists
September 1, May 1, and end-of-semester turnover weeks are the busiest moving days in Ottawa — and the days when most movers raise prices or turn away small jobs. Men In Trucks does the opposite: we reserve extra capacity for student moves, keep the same $150/hr rate, and never refuse a studio or shared-room booking. This page is part of our full Ottawa moving services lineup.
Call 613-800-0917 or book online in under 2 minutes.
Student moves are our specialty — not an afterthought
Most Ottawa movers consider student moves low-margin. We consider them a long-term relationship — you move every year as an undergrad, then again when you graduate, then again when you buy a condo.
Student-friendly crew sizes
Most student moves need just 2 movers. We send exactly what you need, not an upsold 4-mover truck.
Flexible September 1 capacity
We hold extra trucks the last week of August and first week of September for uOttawa, Carleton and Algonquin turnover.
Same rate as everyone else
$150/hr for 2 movers — no student surcharge, no September-1 premium. Other companies mark up peak-season 25-50%; we don’t.
Student move pricing
Most student moves finish in 2-3 hours. Expected total: $380-$560. Dorm room only? Often 2 hours flat (the minimum). Full shared apartment? 3-4 hours with 2-3 movers.
2 Movers + Truck
Studios, 1-bedroom apartments, light loads. 2-hour minimum.
3 Movers + Truck
2-bedroom apartments, small houses. Fastest per-dollar option.
4 Movers + Truck
3+ bedroom houses, heavy loads. Cuts clock time nearly in half.
Recent Ottawa student moves — real scenarios
Three recent bookings at uOttawa, Carleton and Sandy Hill student housing.
uOttawa Marchand dorm → Sandy Hill apartment
Single-room dorm exit end-of-April. 2 movers, 2 hours (minimum) + travel. Total: $380.
Carleton student house → Centretown 1-bed
One-room move out of a 4-roommate house (Clegg St area). 2 movers, 2.5 hours + travel. Total: $430.
Algonquin residence → summer home in Kanata
End-of-year May move to parents’ place. 2 movers, 3 hours + travel along Hwy 417. Total: $510.
Every student scenario we cover every September
From summer moves back home to shared-house upgrades, here are the student moves we handle most.
Dorm → Summer storage
uOttawa and Carleton residences turn out by end of April. Move to storage, parents home, or a summer sublet. Same-day often works.
Summer apartment → September place
Most common August move. Coordinated two loads if needed, or one consolidated run.
Shared house → Solo apartment
Upgrading out of a 4-roommate house to a 1-bedroom? We move your room only.
Dorm → Student apartment
Moving out of first-year dorm (Marchand, 90 U, Lees) into second-year apartment.
Post-graduation → First job city
Long-distance to Toronto, Montreal, Kingston, or anywhere in Canada.
Family helping move student in
Parents driving student to first-year? Pick up from storage/home/U-Haul, deliver to dorm while you check them in.
Full Ottawa region coverage
We cover all of Ottawa plus Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Stittsville, Manotick, Rockland and surrounding communities. Every Ottawa neighborhood — Centretown, The Glebe, Westboro, Hintonburg, Alta Vista, Rockcliffe Park, Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Sandy Hill, ByWard Market, Vanier — is within our standard dispatch radius.
Explore every moving service we offer in Ottawa
Whatever your move — one piece, one bedroom, a full house, an office, or just a storage gap — we have a service tuned for it. All priced on the same transparent hourly rates.
Student moving FAQ
Do you give a student discount?
Our rate is $150/hr for 2 movers regardless of who is booking — no student discount needed because we do not mark up peak season. Other companies charge a September premium and then offer a “student discount” off that inflated rate.
How early should I book a September 1 move?
Book 2-4 weeks ahead. September 1 is the single busiest moving day in Ottawa — every truck in the city is spoken for by mid-August.
Can you move just one room out of a shared house?
Yes. Single-room moves are common — especially in Sandy Hill and the Glebe.
What if my lease starts September 1 but I need storage for August?
We can load August 31 into our secure depot and deliver September 1 — or any partial storage arrangement. $100/day short-term storage plus the second delivery charge.
My parents are helping — do you pick up from their place?
Yes. Common scenario: we pick up a couple pieces from parents and deliver alongside your own stuff. One booking, one invoice.
Do you move between Ottawa residences (dorm-to-dorm)?
Yes. uOttawa Marchand to 90 U, Thompson to Lees, residence swaps — all within 1 hour typically. Minimum 2-hour charge still applies.
Do I need to tip the movers?
Tipping is not included, but is appreciated for great service. Typical student-move tip is $20-$40 per mover for a 3-hour job.
Do you move between uOttawa and Carleton?
Yes — cross-campus moves are common when students transfer between programs or shared housing changes. Usually 2-3 hours depending on building access.
Can you move me from Ottawa back to Toronto or Montreal after graduation?
Yes — post-graduation long-distance is our busiest summer corridor. Ottawa-to-Toronto, Ottawa-to-Montreal, Ottawa-to-Kingston all have binding flat-rate options.
Book your Ottawa student move now
September 1 slots fill fast. Lock in your crew in under 2 minutes — transparent hourly pricing, no student surcharge, licensed and insured. Dispatch confirms within the hour.
Looking for all our Ottawa moving services? Visit our Ottawa moving company main page for full neighbourhood coverage, transparent pricing, and online booking.
For student moves from Ottawa to Queen\u2019s University, RMC, or off-campus housing in Kingston, see our dedicated Ottawa to Kingston movers page. We handle Queen\u2019s move-in week with appropriate lead-time booking.
