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Sacred Heart UniversityMove-In Guide

Fairfield, Connecticut

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1963🔗 www.sacredheart.edu

Sacred Heart's Fairfield campus houses first-years in modern residence halls like Seton, Roncalli and Merton, with a staggered two-day move-in that opens a required Welcome Weekend.

Enrollment

7,291

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,823

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 27-28, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

64%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Move-in is staggered by building, and your specific window is emailed to your SHU email. Label belongings with your name and room number, and early arrival more than three days before the official date isn't allowed except for athletics and pre-fall programs.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
A window by building, sent to your SHU email

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

  • Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall

    · Coed

  • Angelo Roncalli Hall

    · Coed

  • Thomas Merton Hall

    · Coed

  • Mother Teresa Hall

    · Coed

  • Pierre Toussaint Hall

    · Coed

  • McGivney Hall

    · Coed

  • St. Catherine Hall

    · Coed

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to Sacred Heart University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

Welcome Weekend

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 27 - August 30, 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

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

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