Middle Tennessee State UniversityMove-In Guide
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1911🔗 www.mtsu.edu
MTSU's 500-acre campus in Murfreesboro is anchored by the newly renovated Kirksey Old Main, the university's original 1911 building, with Corlew and Cummings serving as the campus's two freshman-exclusive residence halls.
Enrollment
20,488
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,122
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 15-18, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
70%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
New spring residents check in Friday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Returning residents move in Saturday, Jan. 16 (from 9 a.m.) through Monday, Jan. 18 (until 6 p.m.). MTSU does not assign check-in times.
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
First-year halls (2)
Reserved for first-year students
Corlew Hall
First-year onlyJim Cummings Hall
First-year only
Residence halls (11)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Beasley Hall
Deere Hall
Suite · Coed
Gracy Hall
Quad · Coed
Judd Hall
Quad · Coed
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McHenry Hall
Miss Mary Hall
Nicks Hall
Suite · Coed
Reynolds Hall
Schardt Hall
Sims Hall
Smith Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Scarlett Commons
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- 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.
Registration
Spring 2027 class registration
Middle Tennessee State University- Priority registration, current undergraduates (by earned hours)Currently enrolled undergraduatesMost hours first; students with zero earned hours register Nov. 12 by last name. Graduate students Nov. 3.November 4 - November 12, 2026
- New transfer students at New To Blue OrientationNew transfer students attending orientationRegister at orientation.November 19, 2026
- New freshmen and transfers attending New To Blue OrientationNew freshmen and transfer studentsRegister at orientation.December 11, 2026
- New freshmen and transfers not attending orientationNew freshmen and transfer studentsStarts 8 a.m., after advising.December 14, 2026
Costs
Room & Board
$12,804
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens1 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.4 miles
- Walmart2.3 miles
- Publix2.5 miles
- Target3.4 miles
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Dates last checked October 2026.