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College of the Holy CrossMove-In Guide

Worcester, Massachusetts

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1843🔗 www.holycross.edu

Holy Cross's Jesuit campus on Mount St. James in Worcester houses first-years in halls like Brooks, Clark and Hanselman, with a Wednesday move-in that opens Gateways Orientation.

Enrollment

3,219

Total Students

Freshman Class

824

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 19, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

21%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Student volunteers help with residence hall move-in, and families should plan to leave by about 5:15pm so orientation can begin. Bring Twin XL bedding; approved vendors offer MicroFridge and mattress rentals.

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

Arrival window
8am-noon for residence hall move-in; paperwork 9am-2pm
Check-in location
Hogan Campus Center, 4th floor, for paperwork.
Vehicle restrictions
First- and second-year students can't bring vehicles to campus; only juniors and seniors can apply for parking passes.

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

  • Clark Hall

    · Coed

  • Brooks Hall

    · Coed

  • Hanselman Hall

    · Coed

  • Ciampi-Condron Hall

    · Coed

  • Lehy Hall

    · Coed

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to College of the Holy Cross's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

Gateways Orientation

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 19 - August 24, 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 College of the Holy Cross's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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