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Claremont McKenna CollegeMove-In Guide

Claremont, California

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Claremont McKenna's residence halls mix class years across three quads, with new students checking in at their quad on a Sunday move-in before Orientation.

Enrollment

1,378

Total Students

Freshman Class

335

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 23, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

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Not available

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Check in at the spot for your quad: the small Bauer lot for North Quad, the grass between Crown and Benson for Mid Quad, or Gould Plaza for South Quad. Detailed move-in information is emailed in summer.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.

Move-in day logistics

Check-in location
By quad: the small Bauer parking lot (North Quad), the grass between Crown and Benson (Mid Quad) or Gould Plaza (South Quad).
Parking
Campus Safety won't ticket unregistered cars on move-in day unless they're in a red zone or an accessible space without a placard. Use the designated circulation routes.

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

  • Appleby Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Boswell Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Green Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Wohlford Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Beckett Hall

    · Coed

  • Benson Hall

    · Coed

  • Berger Hall

    · Coed

  • Crown Hall

    · Coed

  • Marks Hall

    · Coed

  • Phillips Hall

    · Coed

  • Valach Hall

    · Coed

  • Auen Hall

    · Coed

  • Fawcett Hall

    · Coed

  • Stark Hall

    · Coed

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to Claremont McKenna College's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

New Student Orientation

Orientation is recommended for all new students.

August 23 - August 30, 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

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Not available

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

Nearby Essentials

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Checklists

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