Morgan State University's 143-acre urban campus in Baltimore, entirely designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, centers on the historic clock-tower landmark of Holmes Hall, with student housing including Cummings House and Blount Towers.
Enrollment
11,559
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,890
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 17-25, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
83%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Within 48 hours of your Bear Necessities NSO registration being processed, you'll receive instructions at your Morgan email address for completing the Housing Application - assignments are first-come, first-served. Full-time registration and financial clearance must both be completed before move-in. Follow @MSUORLH on Instagram for real-time Move-In Week updates and your specific check-in day/time.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move-in happens within the official Move-In Week, August 17-25, 2026 - follow @MSUORLH on Instagram for your specific hall's check-in day and time, and confirm you've received your housing notification before arriving.
- Check-in location
- Most halls check in through a two-checkpoint system at Lot U - show your move-in notification email to receive a color-coded move-in clearance sheet before heading to your building.
- Parking
- Vehicles are directed to designated move-in parking (Stadium Way garage or the Morgan Business Center), with shuttle service provided back to your residence hall.
- What you'll receive
- A color-coded move-in clearance sheet at your checkpoint, confirming you're cleared to proceed to your assigned hall.
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 (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Blount Towers
High-rise · Single-sex
First-year only
Residence halls (5)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Cummings House
Traditional · Single-sex
Harper-Tubman House
Traditional · Coed
Legacy Hall
Rawlings Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
Thurgood Marshall Hall
Apartments (4)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Enolia Apartments
Apartment · Coed
HH Midtown
Apartment · Coed
Marble Hall Gardens
Apartment · Coed
The Altus Apartments
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.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Bear Necessities New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 16 - July 19, 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
$13,320
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens2.2 miles
- Target3.3 miles
- CVS Pharmacy3.6 miles
- Walmart4.5 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.