Texas A&M University's College Station campus, known as Aggieland, is anchored by the Academic Building, a familiar 1914 landmark built on the site of the original Old Main after it burned down in 1912, with new Aggies moving into residence halls including the recently built Hullabaloo Hall during a multi-day move-in period each August.
Enrollment
61,442
Total Students
Freshman Class
15,360
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 18 - August 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
57%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Students living on campus should pay close attention to their Texas A&M email and the MyHousing Portal for specific move-in appointment details. Housing fills quickly, so an early enrollment deposit (due May 1, National Decision Day) and prompt room selection are recommended. About 94% of the undergraduate student body are Texas residents, so expect a genuinely statewide crowd during move-in week.
August 18 - August 22, 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
Hullabaloo Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Texas A&M 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.
June 1 - August 17, 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
$12,500
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 Texas A&M University.
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