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Seton Hall UniversityMove-In Guide

South Orange, New Jersey

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Seton Hall University's 58-acre campus in South Orange, just 14 miles from Manhattan, centers on the Victorian Gothic Presidents Hall, with first-year students housed in halls including Boland, Aquinas, and Xavier.

Enrollment

9,529

Total Students

Freshman Class

2,382

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 26-27, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

73%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

You'll receive an email in mid-July to select your move-in timeslot - arrive during your scheduled slot, not before it, since staff capacity is limited per slot. Clearly label all items with your name, residence hall, and room number before arriving. Welcome Weekend (Aug 28-30) and New Student Convocation (Aug 30) follow right after move-in.

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

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Arrive at your scheduled timeslot, sent to you by email in mid-July - arriving early isn't permitted since staff capacity is limited per slot.
Check-in location
Enter through the Farinella Gate (the campus's main entrance on South Orange Ave.) - Public Safety will direct you to the front of your residence hall to check in and receive your room key.
Parking
You'll receive a printable, temporary Dashboard Parking Tag by email before move-in day. No car may remain in the unloading zone for more than 15 minutes - move it to the parking deck once unloaded.
What you'll receive
You'll check into your housing assignment and receive your room key from residence hall staff.
Vehicle restrictions
Only one vehicle is permitted to arrive with you at your residence hall - extra vehicles are directed straight to the campus parking deck and unloaded from there.

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 (2)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Aquinas Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Boland Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (4)

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

  • Cabrini Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Neumann Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Serra Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Xavier Hall

    Traditional · Coed

Apartments (2)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Ora Manor

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Turrell Manor

    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

Summer Orientation & New Student Welcome Weekend (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

June 1 - 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

$18,600

Estimated / Year

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

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens1.6 miles
  • Target2.8 miles
  • Walmart4.7 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy5.8 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.