Oregon State University's Corvallis campus is anchored by Community Hall, the university's first building since 1888 and its oldest structure today, renamed from Benton Hall in 2017-2018 following a campus-wide review of building namesakes, with first-year move-in spread across three days each fall to ease traffic congestion.
Enrollment
31,253
Total Students
Freshman Class
7,813
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Sep 16-18, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
84%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Students will receive an assigned move-in date based on their hall assignment and select a preferred time slot in late August. Follow the traffic flow map in your Move-In Guide based on your specific residence hall, then park in the designated unloading zone to unload promptly before moving your vehicle to long-term parking. Residence halls are distributed across the three days (Hawley/Buxton/Callahan/Bloss on day one; Cauthorn/Sackett/West/McNary/Tebeau/Halsell on day two; Weatherford/Poling/Wilson/Finley/ILLC on day three) so each day stays as efficient and traffic-free as possible. Do not rely on GPS or other navigation tools to find alternate routes, as this may cause disruptions - follow the driving instructions in the Move-In Guide instead.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- On your assigned day and time, follow UHDS staff instructions to your check-in area, then park in your hall's designated unloading zone and unload promptly - like you would drop someone off at the airport.
- Check-in location
- Follow UHDS staff instructions to your check-in area or Service Center, where you'll receive your room key.
- Parking
- Once you've finished unloading, move your vehicle to a long-term parking area - the parking structure at 26th & Washington or any long-term lot away from move-in activities is ideal.
- What you'll receive
- Your room key at your check-in area or Service Center - each student also receives one vehicle unloading zone pass to use during move-in.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Parking permits are required year-round on the OSU Corvallis campus - on-campus residents are only eligible for R parking permits, which can sell out, so secure one before bringing a vehicle to campus.
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 (14)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bloss Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Buxton Hall
Callahan Hall
Cauthorn Hall
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Finley Hall
Hawley Hall
International Living-Learning Center (ILLC)
Suite-style · Coed
McNary Hall
Community-style · Coed
Poling Hall
Sackett Hall
Honors · Coed
Tebeau Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Weatherford Hall
West Hall
Honors · Coed
Wilson Hall
Apartments (3)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Halsell Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
Madison Avenue Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
The Gem
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
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - September 15, 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
$13,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walmart1.6 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.8 miles
- Target7.9 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.