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 22-23, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
75%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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.
August 22 - August 23, 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
DaSilva Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Donovan Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Hollis Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open St. John's University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
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.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at St. John's University.
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