Missouri State University's 225-acre campus in Springfield, the state's second-largest university, requires students under 21 with fewer than 27 transferable credit hours to live on campus, most commonly in halls including Blair-Shannon, Woods, and Freudenberger ("Freddy").
Enrollment
23,418
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 13 - August 16, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
91%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Check My Missouri State for your specific move-in time selection once available. Special program groups (URSA, Band, etc.) should confirm their earlier arrival date directly with their program organizer rather than the general schedule. All students under 21 with fewer than 27 transferable credit hours are required to live on campus, with a commuter exception form available for those who qualify.
August 13 - August 16, 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
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Blair-Shannon House
Suite-style · Coed
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Woods House
Traditional · Coed
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Freudenberger House
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Missouri State University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 12, 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
$10,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Missouri State University.
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