Nicholls State UniversityMove-In Guide
Thibodaux, Louisiana
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1948🔗 www.nicholls.edu
Nicholls State University is a public university in Thibodaux, Louisiana, part of the University of Louisiana System, on a 287-acre campus along Bayou Lafourche. Its teams compete as the Colonels in NCAA Division I FCS and the Southland Conference. The housing page states that all full-time undergraduates must live on campus unless they qualify for an exemption, and the housing contract covers the full academic year.
Enrollment
6,366
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 13-16, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in weekend runs Thursday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Each family is assigned a time slot, and day-specific details were to be emailed during the Summer 2026 term. Plan to finish the process within 2 to 3 hours of arriving at your residence hall. Volunteers and carts are available, but bring your own dolly or cart in case they are all in use. Residential Living staff meet you at the hall entrance and show you to your room.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Arrive via East 1st Street (Highway 1), follow Bowie Road, turn left into the Nicholls Recreation Center parking lot, and look for the Move-in Day banners. Students with no extra steps get their key at the checkpoint. Students who still need financial aid, fee payment, Colonel Card, parking pass or advising steps go inside the Rec Center, then pick up their key at Tent 2.
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 (6)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Babington Hall
Single rooms · Coed
Calecas Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Ellender Hall
Traditional double · Coed
Millet Hall
Semi-private and private rooms · Coed
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Scholars Hall
Semi-private and private rooms · Coed
Zeringue Hall
Semi-private and private rooms · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Brady Complex
Apartment-style · 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.
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.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
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Dates last checked October 2026.