Indiana University of PennsylvaniaMove-In Guide
Indiana, Pennsylvania
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1875🔗 www.iup.edu
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in the borough of Indiana, in western Pennsylvania, and is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Its main campus covers about 374 acres and includes the historic John Sutton Hall. New first-time freshmen have a two-semester on-campus residency requirement, with exemptions such as commuting from a parent or guardian's home within 50 miles. Residents live in suite-style halls on and near Maple Street and Pratt Drive.
Enrollment
9,130
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,792
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 15-16, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
91%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New student housing move-in is Saturday, Aug. 15 (about 900 students) and Sunday, Aug. 16 (about 800 students), by individually scheduled check-in time. Check-in runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Aug. 16. Welcome Week for new students runs Aug. 15 to 23, and classes begin Aug. 24.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- All new students, both housing and commuter, start at the one-stop check-in in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. You get an itinerary listing the offices to visit, then go on to housing check-in. Navigators and staff are on site, and you can return there for help during check-in hours.
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)
Northern Suites
Suite-style · Coed
Putt and Delaney Halls
Stephenson Hall
Suites on Maple East and Ruddock Hall
Suite-style · Coed
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Suites on Pratt
Suite-style · Coed
Wallwork Hall
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
Orientation
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
April 25 - June 18, 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
$12,008
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.