Kansas State University's Manhattan campus is known for Anderson Hall, whose tower houses a 98-bell electronic carillon installed in 1965, with first-year students housed across residence halls including Moore, Goodnow, and Haymaker.
Enrollment
15,650
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,913
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
85%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Residents can log into the Resident Portal to reserve a check-in appointment. Early arrival (Aug. 16 or 18) is available for an additional fee of $55.00 per day prior to the official opening. Sorority recruitment and marching band students should follow the specific move-in details sent directly to them, given their separate, earlier schedules.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Residence halls officially open Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Reserve your specific check-in appointment through the Resident Portal as soon as it's available, since popular times fill quickly - you can change your day and time until 5 p.m. the day before arrival.
- Check-in location
- Follow your assigned residence hall's move-in map (provided as a PDF for each hall) to your check-in point on arrival.
- Parking
- Print your appointment confirmation and display it on your dashboard during move-in - this temporary permit is valid only on the day of your appointment. If staying for the semester, purchase a permanent Residence Hall parking permit from K-State Parking Services; bicycles can be registered for free.
- What you'll receive
- Apply for your Wildcat OneCard at least one business day before arrival so it's ready when you check in.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Bring your own cart or dolly if you can, since the department has limited moving equipment available on-site.
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 (10)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Boyd Hall
Traditional-private · Coed
Ford Hall
Suite · Single-sex
Goodnow Hall
Traditional · Coed
Haymaker Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Marlatt Hall
Moore Hall
Traditional · Coed
Smurthwaite Scholarship and Leadership House
Single-sex
Van Zile Hall
Suite · Coed
Wefald Hall
Traditional-private · Coed
West Hall
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Jardine Apartments
Apartment · 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.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 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
$12,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens1.1 miles
- Walmart1.2 miles
- Target1.7 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.