Saint Joseph's UniversityMove-In Guide
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1851🔗 www.sju.edu
Saint Joseph's Jesuit campus on Hawk Hill straddles Philadelphia's City Avenue, with first-years in traditional halls like McShain, Sr. Thea Bowman and Villiger.
Enrollment
7,159
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,790
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 21-22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
89%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Pick an appointment time. A Drop & Go option gives two hours of temporary access at your appointment time before you return on your building's move-in date. Each person gets a bed, desk, desk chair and dresser, and XL linens are recommended.
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
- By appointment, 8am-4pm Aug. 21 and 8am-3pm Aug. 22 depending on the building
- Parking
- One vehicle per student can use the unloading area near the building for 30 minutes, then must move to the Hawk's Landing Parking Garage.
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
- Photo coming soon
McShain Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Sr. Thea Bowman Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Villiger Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Saint Joseph's University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
Orientation 2030
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
June 30 - July 1, 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
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 Saint Joseph's University.
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