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Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College)Move-In Guide

Clinton, Mississippi

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1826🔗 www.mc.edu

Mississippi Christian University's Clinton campus, the oldest college in Mississippi since its 1826 founding as Hampstead Academy, centers on Nelson Hall, its 1948 administrative building and auditorium, with freshman women housed in Mary Nelson Hall, a community-style residence hall near the dining hall.

Enrollment

4,068

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,017

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 12, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

45%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Move-in occurs immediately before Welcome Week begins each fall. Recipients of the university's Leland Speed Scholarship, which provides full tuition for Mississippi residents, are required to live on campus, contributing to significant demand for renovated halls in recent years.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Freshmen move in 8am-12pm and transfers 10am-12pm on Wednesday, August 12 (University Place residents also start at 10am); returning students move in 2-4pm the same day, and should contact their RA On-Call if arriving after 4pm.
Check-in location
Follow the traffic pattern map for new students; print your New Student Move-In Dashboard sign before arriving on campus. University Place residents skip the standard move-in lines and don't need a dashboard sign.

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 (4)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Gunter Hall

    Suite-style · Single-sex

    First-year only

  • Hederman Hall

    Suite-style · Single-sex

    First-year only

  • Mary Nelson Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

    First-year only

  • Ratliff Hall

    Community-style · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (7)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Chrestman Hall

    Community-style · Single-sex

  • Cockroft-Caldwell Hall

    Single-sex

  • East Tower

    Suite-style · Single-sex

  • Latimer-Webb Hall

    Community-style · Single-sex

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  • Quick Hall

    Single-sex

  • West Tower

    Suite-style · Single-sex

  • Whittington Hall

    Community-style · Coed

Apartments (1)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • University Place

    Apartment-style · 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.
Single-sex:
Open to residents of one gender only.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Welcome Week (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 15 - 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

$11,500

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College)'s financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens0.4 miles
  • Walmart1.7 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy6.2 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.