Bluefield State UniversityMove-In Guide
Bluefield, West Virginia
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1895🔗 bluefieldstate.edu
Bluefield State University is a public university in Bluefield, West Virginia, founded in 1895 and part of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. It offers on-campus housing in the Medical Education Center residence hall and a set of college cottages. Per the residency page, first-year and second-year students must live in a university residence hall unless they qualify for an approved exemption, such as living with parents within 60 miles of campus. Dining is run by Aramark.
Enrollment
1,042
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Jan 16, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
New and returning students check in Jan. 16, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the MEC. Spring classes begin Jan. 19.
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
College Cottages
Medical Education Center (MEC) Residence Hall
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
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
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
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Dates last checked October 2026.