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
Aug 25-26, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
87%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Secure your spot by submitting your non-refundable enrollment deposit of $650 (covering both tuition and housing) by May 1, or within two weeks of acceptance, whichever is later - campus housing is required for first-year students. You'll receive your official Saint Mary's login information via email about a week after submitting your deposit, needed to apply for housing and complete medical requirements ahead of move-in.
August 25 - August 26, 2026
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
- Photo coming soon
Aquinas Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Ageno Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Saint Mary's College of California's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 26 - 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
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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