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Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMove-In Guide

Moraga, California

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1863🔗 www.stmarys-ca.edu

Saint Mary's College of California, founded in 1863 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, occupies a 420-acre campus in the Moraga hills once used by the US Navy to train World War II pilots, with new Gaels arriving each August for New Student Move-In tied to the college's own Orientation programming.

Enrollment

1,955

Total Students

Freshman Class

489

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Feb 6, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

87%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

New January/Spring students move in Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., before new student orientation.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

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

First-year halls (3)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Augustine Hall

    First-year only

  • Justin Hall

    First-year only

  • Mitty Hall

    First-year only

Residence halls (10)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Aquinas Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Assumption Hall

  • Becket Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Claeys Hall North

    Suite-style · Coed

Apartments (8)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Edward S. Ageno Hall East

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Edward S. Ageno Hall West

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Freitas Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Guerrieri Hall East

    Apartment-style · Coed

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Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

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 Saint Mary's College of California's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Target5 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy5 miles
  • Walgreens6.6 miles

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