Louisiana Tech University is a public university in Ruston, in north Louisiana, founded in 1894 as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana. Housing ranges from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living, and incoming freshmen can live in the halls, Residential Suites or Legacy Park. New residents book a 45-minute move-in appointment in early September.
Enrollment
11,084
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Sep 2-8, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in runs Wednesday Sept. 2 through Tuesday Sept. 8, 2026 (Sept. 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8). Every resident books a 45-minute appointment, chosen by residence hall or apartment, with selection opening at 10am on July 1, 2, 7, 8 or 9 depending on the building. Appointments can be cancelled up to 24 hours ahead, and a room change means picking a new slot. A confirmation goes to your Louisiana Tech email.
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 (8)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Adams Hall
Aswell Hall
Cottingham Hall
Dudley Hall
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Graham Hall
Mitchell Hall
Residential Suites
Suite-style · Coed
Richardson Hall
Apartments (4)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Legacy Park
Apartment-style (two students per bedroom) · Coed
Park Place
Apartment-style · Coed
University Park Phase I
Apartment-style (efficiency) · Coed
University Park Phase II
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
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
Nearby Essentials
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Checklists
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Dates last checked October 2026.