Ferris State UniversityMove-In Guide
Big Rapids, Michigan
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1884🔗 www.ferris.edu
Ferris State University is a public university in Big Rapids, Michigan, known for career-focused and hands-on programs, with a satellite campus in Grand Rapids. On-campus housing includes traditional halls, East Campus Suites and West Campus Apartments. Stadium Hall, a new first-year-only residence hall attached to the football stadium, opens in fall 2026, and North Hall is also primarily for first-year students. Fall 2026 move-in runs August 27 through 30 with appointment times booked online.
Enrollment
9,959
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,689
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 27-30, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in runs Thursday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Students schedule a move-in appointment time in advance through the MyHousing portal. After check-in, residents go to their own residence hall, and driving directions for each hall are posted on the move-in page.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check in at either the Ewigleben Sports Complex or the David L. Eisler Center, then continue to your residential community.
- Parking
- The move-in page does not give parking or unloading details. Check the directions for your residence hall on the move-in page or ask Housing and Residence Life.
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
Stadium Hall
First-year only
Residence halls (9)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bond Hall South
Singles and doubles · Coed
Brophy / McNerney Hall
Triple suites · Coed
Cramer Hall
Singles, doubles and triple suites · Coed
Henderson Hall
Singles · Coed
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Miller Hall
Singles · Coed
North Hall
Suite-style (doubles, four per suite) · Coed
Puterbaugh Hall
Singles · Coed
Travis / Merrill Hall
Singles, doubles and triple suites · Coed
Ward Hall
Singles · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- 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
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
—
Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.