Goldey-Beacom College is a small private college on a 24-acre suburban campus in Pike Creek Valley, with a Wilmington address, founded in 1886 as the Wilmington Commercial College. First-year students move into William A. Franta Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 10 a.m., and returning students follow on Sunday, August 23. Sophomores and above can live in the Leach, Jackson, Miller and Abel apartment halls, which have two bedrooms and four residents per apartment.
Enrollment
731
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 15, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year students, starting at 10 a.m. Returning students move in Sunday, August 23, starting at 10 a.m.
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 (1)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
William A. Franta Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (4)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
A. Raymond Jackson Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
Jay W. Miller Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
John G. Leach Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
Rebecca H. Abel Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
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.
- 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
New Student Orientation
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
July 21 - July 22, 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.
Dates last checked October 2026. Source: Goldey-Beacom College housing. How we verify · Report a correction
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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