Miami University's Georgian Revival campus in Oxford, once called "the most beautiful campus that ever there was" by poet Robert Frost, centers on Elliott Hall, the university's oldest standing building and residence hall since 1825, still in active use as a dormitory today.
Enrollment
18,618
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,120
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 20 - August 21, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
85%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
You'll be notified of your specific arrival day and time in your housing assignment email, sent on a rolling basis beginning mid-July. Packages should not arrive at the Shriver Center mail room before August 10, 2026, or they'll be returned - use your full name, room number, and residence hall name on anything shipped ahead. Oxford Campus classes begin Monday, August 24, 2026.
August 20 - August 21, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Elliott Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Stoddard Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Miami University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
First-Year Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
May 27 - July 1, 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
$13,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Miami University.
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