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St. John's UniversityMove-In Guide

Queens, New York

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1870🔗 www.stjohns.edu

St. John's University, founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers, occupies a 105-acre Queens campus built on the former Hillcrest Golf Club grounds, centered on St. Augustine Hall's own Great Lawn and the D'Angelo Center's torch-topped bell tower, with new Red Storm Johnnies moving into first-year halls including DaSilva, Donovan, and Hollis each August.

Enrollment

15,700

Total Students

Freshman Class

3,925

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 29, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

75%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

The move-in process becomes available in the Housing Portal in late July, with a formal email sent to all residential students announcing the start of the process. Begin working on requirements ahead of time by paying your bill, registering as a full-time student, and updating your emergency contact information. Students should be prepared to present their Storm Card, received at Orientation, along with a printed Move-In Day Parking Pass upon arrival.

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

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
First-year student move-in is Saturday, August 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Complete your Move-In Ready Checklist through the Housing Portal in early August, then schedule your preferred appointment date and time.
Check-in location
Enter campus through the main gate. First-year and continuing students report directly to their residential building. Those who arrive ahead of their scheduled appointment are directed to a holding area until their slot opens.
Parking
Bring your printed Move-In Day Parking Pass along with your Storm Card - both are required to check in.
What you'll receive
Meal plans activate the evening of move-in day, from 5 to 10 p.m.

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

  • DaSilva Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Donovan Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Hollis Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (3)

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

  • Carey Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Janetschek Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • O'Connor Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

Apartments (2)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Founders Village

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Seton Complex

    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

New Student Orientation (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 20 - August 21, 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.

Registration

Incoming students: check your orientation page, since many schools register new students at orientation.

Spring 2027 class registration

St. John's University
  • Undergraduate web registration: seniors (91+ credits)
    Seniors (4Y) or 91+ credits
    October 28 - October 29, 2026
  • Undergraduate web registration: juniors (56-90 credits)
    Juniors (3Y) or 56-90 credits
    November 3 - November 4, 2026
  • Undergraduate web registration: sophomores (25-55 credits)
    Sophomores (2Y) or 25-55 credits
    November 12 - November 13, 2026
  • Undergraduate web registration: first-years (0-24 credits)
    First-year students (1Y) or 0-24 credits
    November 17 - November 18, 2026
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$21,958

Estimated / Year

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

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy2.8 miles
  • Target3.2 miles
  • Walmart5.6 miles
  • Walgreens6.7 miles

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