Beloit College, Wisconsin's oldest continuously operated college, centers on Middle College, its original 1847 building still in active use today, with 93% of students living on campus, including first-year students concentrated in Chapin and Maurer Halls.
Enrollment
1,004
Total Students
Freshman Class
251
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 20 - August 21, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
63%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Sign in and get your keys at "the Wall" outside Porter and Blaisdell Halls (Maurer Link if raining), 9 a.m.-3 p.m., or the Residence Life Office in Porter Hall until 5 p.m., or Security in Pearsons Hall after hours. Limited campus storage is available only in newly renovated Whitney Hall, with a five-box maximum per student. New Student Days marks the official start of your Beloit journey, followed by Convocation.
August 20 - August 21, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Chapin Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Maurer Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Beloit College's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Summer Orientation & New Student Days (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 18 - August 21, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$17,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Beloit College.
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