Georgia Southern UniversityMove-In Guide
Statesboro, Georgia
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1906🔗 www.georgiasouthern.edu
Georgia Southern University is a public research university with its main campus in Statesboro. First-year students and transfers with fewer than 30 credit hours are required to live on campus for the full academic year. New residents choose a move-in timeslot in the On-Campus Housing Portal, and move-in runs for three days in mid-August.
Enrollment
29,633
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,946
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-16, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in is Friday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 16. Residents sign up for a move-in timeslot in the On-Campus Housing Portal. Students must check in by 9 a.m. on Aug. 20 or risk losing the room assignment. Meal plans begin Friday, Aug. 14.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Fri Aug 14, 8 AM to 4 PM; Sat Aug 15 and Sun Aug 16, 9 AM to 4:15 PM.
- Check-in location
- On Friday, check in at the Recreation Activities Center. On Saturday and Sunday, check in at your assigned residence hall.
- Parking
- Parking permits are purchased online through the university parking system.
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
Eagle Village
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (2)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Kennedy Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Watson Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (4)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Centennial Place
Apartments · Coed
Freedom's Landing
Apartments · Coed
Southern Courtyard
Apartments · Coed
Southern Pines
Apartments · 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.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
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
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.