Fort Hays State University is a public university in Hays, Kansas. Its headcount may include online students, so the on-campus population can be smaller than the total. On-campus housing includes McMindes Hall, suite-style Tiger Place and Victor E. Village, which is designed for new students in learning communities, plus apartment-style options for upperclassmen. Housing includes a meal plan at McMindes Cafeteria and Memorial Union dining.
Enrollment
9,733
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 13, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year students in McMindes Hall check in Thursday, Aug 13, 8 AM to noon. Bring your Tiger Card; a pop-up card station needs a photo ID. Other halls move in on other days (for example, Aug 12 for LLC and Honors, Aug 14 for upperclassmen).
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
Residence halls (6)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Custer Hall
Dane G. Hansen Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall, private rooms · Coed
McMindes Hall
Tiger Place
Suite-style · Coed
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Tiger Village
Victor E. Village
Living-learning communities · Coed
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Stadium Place
Apartment-style · Coed
Wooster Place
Apartment-style · Coed
Orientation
New Student Orientation
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 2 - July 21, 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
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.