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Purdue University Fort WayneMove-In Guide

Fort Wayne, Indiana

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 2018🔗 www.pfw.edu

Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public university in northeast Indiana, established in 2018 when Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne split into two institutions. Its athletic teams, the Mastodons, compete in NCAA Division I in the Horizon League. Housing is apartment-style: the Waterfield Campus apartments plus The Trace, a new North Campus complex of about 600 beds that opened in August 2026 after the older housing had been full for six straight fall semesters. About 1,550 students, roughly 22% of the student body, lived in university housing in fall 2025.

Enrollment

7,206

Total Students

Freshman Class

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Not available

Move-In Dates

TBA

Acceptance Rate

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Not available

Move-In

Move-in dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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

  • The Trace at Purdue Fort Wayne

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Waterfield Campus Apartments

    Apartment-style · Coed

Housing Portal ↗

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Purdue University Fort Wayne's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

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