DePauw University's campus in Greencastle is anchored by the Gothic Revival East College, the university's oldest building since 1870, with all first-year students housed together in four dedicated South Quad residence halls: Bishop Roberts, Humbert, Jordan, and Longden.
Enrollment
1,819
Total Students
Freshman Class
455
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 15, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
56%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New Student Orientation begins on move-in day itself and runs through the start of classes on August 18 - all new students are required to attend the full program. Only students living more than 250 miles from Greencastle may request an individual early arrival, which carries a $32/day prorated housing charge. A detailed move-in schedule is posted to DePauw's Orientation site each summer. A community lunch follows check-in in Hoover Hall's Main Dining Room, the opening convocation procession begins at 1:50 p.m., and families are asked to leave by 5:45 p.m. so orientation activities can begin.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Saturday, August 15, with check-in starting at 8 a.m. and running until about 11 a.m. (the orientation schedule lists 11:30 a.m.), so plan to arrive early in the morning.
- Check-in location
- Check in at the centralized check-in inside Humbert Hall, where you pick up your room key. Then head to your South Quad residence hall.
- Parking
- Park in the designated unloading area near Humbert Hall to unload your belongings.
- What you'll receive
- You'll get your room key at check-in and will need your student ID to enter residence halls later that evening. Rooms have a closet or wardrobe, bed, desk, chair, dresser, and bookshelf for each resident; bring Twin XL bedding for the 80-inch beds, and curtains on tension rods (no holes in walls).
- Vehicle restrictions
- First-year students who want a car must register with Public Safety and buy a parking permit designated F, and may park only in designated areas.
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
Bishop Roberts Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyHumbert Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyLongden Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
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Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 15 - August 18, 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
$17,400
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy1.1 miles
- Walmart2 miles
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Dates last checked August 2026.