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Bentley UniversityMove-In Guide

Waltham, Massachusetts

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1917🔗 www.bentley.edu

Bentley University is a private, business-focused university in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 1917 as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in Boston. It offers business and arts and sciences majors and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Falcons. First-year students are housed only in traditional residence halls and are placed on the Block 304 meal plan for their first year. Move-in for fall 2026 was spread across several days in late August.

Enrollment

5,333

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,053

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 14, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

48%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

New students move in on Thursday, Jan. 14.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Nathan R. Miller Hall

    First-year only

  • Slade Hall

    First-year only

  • Trees Complex

    First-year only

Housing Portal ↗

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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.

Registration

Spring 2027 class registration

Bentley University
  • Undergraduate registration
    Undergraduates
    Dates are Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11 by student type. Eligible students can add a sixth course Nov. 13 at 9 a.m.
    November 3 - November 11, 2026
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$22,010

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Bentley University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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Dates last checked October 2026.