Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMove-In Guide
Mitchell, South Dakota
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1885🔗 www.dwu.edu
Dakota Wesleyan University is a private United Methodist-affiliated university in Mitchell, South Dakota, with a small student body of fewer than 800 students. Its Tigers compete in the NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference. First-year students live in Dayton Hall, and upperclass students can choose Allen Hall, Koka Hall, Dakota Hall or the DWU Apartments.
Enrollment
733
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 21, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Main move-in day ("The Big Move") is Friday, Aug 21, with assigned time slots by room number. Everyone, including non-residents, should complete the Housing Intention Form. Athletes have separate earlier dates.
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
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Dayton Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (3)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Allen Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Dakota Hall
Traditional · Coed
Koka Hall
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
DWU Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
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
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Dates last checked October 2026.