Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, PrescottMove-In Guide
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
Aug 21-23, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
76%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
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 closer to move-in.
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
Mingus Mountain
Suite-style · Coed
Thumb Butte
Village Complex
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
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
- CVS Pharmacy1.3 miles
- Walgreens3.9 miles
- Walmart4.1 miles
- Target4.6 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.