Reed College's Portland campus, built around a forested canyon nature preserve, is anchored by Eliot Hall, one of its first buildings since 1912, designed in Tudor Gothic style by architect A.E. Doyle, with first-year students housed together in designated first-year neighborhoods, including the historic Old Dorm Block.
Enrollment
1,267
Total Students
Freshman Class
317
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 24 - August 24, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
27%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Students will receive a detailed email with move-in instructions several days prior to their arrival, including who to contact for unexpected delays. Submit your photo for your Reed ID card in advance to help streamline check-in. Packages can be mailed to the Reed mailroom up to two weeks before your move-in date. This specific date should be confirmed directly with Reed's Office of Residence Life (res.life@reed.edu) closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 24 - August 24, 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
Old Dorm Block
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Reed College's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 24 - August 28, 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
$17,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Reed College.
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