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Mississippi State UniversityMove-In Guide

Starkville, Mississippi

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1878🔗 www.msstate.edu

Mississippi State University's Starkville campus is anchored by Lee Hall, completed in 1910 and named for founding president Stephen D. Lee, whose bust stands outside on the Drill Field, with first-time freshmen required to live on campus across 18 residence halls spread over four campus areas: Historic District, South Point, Victory Park, and Zacharias Village.

Enrollment

23,150

Total Students

Freshman Class

5,788

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 10, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

85%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

Halls reopen Sunday, Jan. 10, at 2:00 p.m. (Central). You can arrive after 2 p.m. with an active reservation and your account paid in full or on a payment plan.

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 (17)

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

  • Adkerson-Dogwood Hall

    Contemporary · Coed

  • Azalea Hall

    Pod Single · Coed

  • Cresswell Hall

    Classic · Single-sex

  • Critz Hall

    Classic · Coed

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  • Deavenport Hall

    Contemporary · Coed

  • Griffis Hall

    Contemporary · Coed

  • Hathorn Hall

    Classic · Coed

  • Herbert Hall

    Classic · Coed

  • Hull Hall

    Classic · Coed

  • Hurst Hall

    Contemporary · Single-sex

  • Magnolia Hall

    Contemporary · Coed

  • McKee Hall

    Classic · Single-sex

  • Moseley Hall

    Contemporary · Coed

  • Nunnelee Hall

    Contemporary · Coed

  • Oak Hall

    Contemporary · Coed

  • Ruby Hall

    Contemporary · Coed

  • Sessums Hall

    Classic · Single-sex

Apartments (1)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • College View

    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

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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

$11,000

Estimated / Year

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

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy1.2 miles
  • Walmart1.8 miles
  • Walgreens1.9 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.