Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
Prescott, Arizona
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1978🔗 prescott.erau.edu
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott campus, opened in 1978 on the former grounds of Prescott College, centers on the STEM Center and Jim & Linda Lee Planetarium amid Arizona's Bradshaw Mountain Range, with students under 21 required to live on campus, most first-year students housed in Mingus Mountain, home to the university's dedicated First-Year Experience program.
Enrollment
3,250
Total Students
Freshman Class
813
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
76%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
All students under the age of 21 are required to live in university residence halls or apartments. The priority housing application deadline for Fall 2026 first-year students was June 1, 2026. Watch your Embry-Riddle email for specific move-in instructions. This specific date should be confirmed directly with Prescott Housing and Residence Life (928-777-3744, prhouse@erau.edu) closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Mingus Mountain
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Fall Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 21 - August 23, 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
$13,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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