Palm Beach Atlantic University, a nondenominational Christian university founded in 1968 by a local Baptist pastor, sits along West Palm Beach's Intracoastal Waterway, its campus centered on the Warren Library and the historic, restored 1932 Lassiter Rotunda, with just over half of students living in modern residence halls including Baxter Hall.
Enrollment
2,603
Total Students
Freshman Class
651
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 16-18, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Submit your $300 enrollment deposit as early as possible - class selection and housing placement are offered on a first-come, first-served basis based on deposit date, not admission date. Once assigned to your hall, you can use the "Roommate Search" feature on the housing portal to connect with future roommates. This specific date should be confirmed directly with PBA's own Residence Life office closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 16 - August 18, 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
- Photo coming soon
Baxter Hall
Suite-style · Single-sex
Housing Links
Links open Palm Beach Atlantic University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
SOAR: Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (virtual)
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
June 1 - August 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
$11,690
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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