Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaMove-In Guide
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1889🔗 www.sru.edu
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public university in western Pennsylvania and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. It was founded in 1889 as a state normal school and competes in NCAA Division II. New first-year, full-time students must live on campus through their sophomore year unless they qualify for an exemption, and most live in suite-style residential buildings. First-year and transfer students move in on a Thursday in late August, a few days before upperclass students.
Enrollment
8,625
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,549
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
74%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year and transfer students move in on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and sign up for an arrival window on the housing portal starting July 6. Returning students move in Sunday, Aug. 23, and classes begin Monday, Aug. 24. Early arrival requests were due by Aug. 9 and carry an estimated nightly fee of $26.75. State law requires proof of meningitis vaccination or a signed waiver before moving in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check in at your assigned residence hall. Your SRU ID card is your room key. New students without an ID can pick one up at their building's Welcome Desk after finishing the required online steps. Complete the Student Information Form in the housing portal beforehand to keep your place in line.
- Parking
- Follow the signs to your residence hall, since traffic patterns may differ on move-in day. The driver must stay with the vehicle to move it after unloading, but you can go inside to check in while you wait to unload.
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
North Hall
Traditional · Coed
Residential Suites (Buildings A-F)
Suite-style · Coed
Rhoads Hall
Traditional · Coed
ROCK Apartments
Apartment-style (upper-class) · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- 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 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
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Dates last checked October 2026.