Pittsburg State UniversityMove-In Guide
Pittsburg, Kansas
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1903🔗 www.pittstate.edu
Pittsburg State University is a public university in southeast Kansas, governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. It has four colleges: Arts and Science, Kelce College of Business, Education, and Crossland College of Technology. The Gorillas compete in NCAA Division II, mainly in the MIAA. Students can live in traditional and suite-style halls, with downtown apartments for upperclassmen.
Enrollment
5,383
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-15, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in is Friday, Aug. 14 for Bowen, Crimson Commons, Tanner and Trout, and Saturday, Aug. 15 for Dellinger, Nation and Willard. An appointment is required before move-in weekend, and instructions are sent to your Pitt State email. Have your Pitt State ID number ready at check-in. Move-In Crew staff help with unloading and directions to the sign-in areas.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Parking
- Park around or behind your residence hall to unload. After unpacking, move your vehicle to the Brown or Orange lot. Permit applications open in mid-July, and permits are placed in your hall mailbox once ordered.
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 (7)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bowen Hall
Traditional · Coed
Crimson Commons
Suite-style · Coed
Dellinger Hall
Traditional · Coed
Nation Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Tanner Complex (Tanner Hall and Annex)
Traditional · Coed
Trout Hall
Traditional · Coed
Willard Hall
Suite-style · Coed
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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.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 25, 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
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.