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
—
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 26 - August 27, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
73%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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.
August 26 - August 27, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Boland Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Aquinas Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Xavier Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Seton Hall University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
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
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 Seton Hall University.
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