The College of New Jersey is a public liberal arts-focused university in Ewing Township, founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School. Its 289-acre campus is mostly Georgian colonial revival in style. First-year students are expected to live on campus for their first academic year unless the housing office approves an exemption. First-years live in dedicated first-year halls.
Enrollment
8,288
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,439
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
62%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Official move-in is Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, with a 30-minute slot between 8:30am and 1:30pm emailed on Aug. 14. A few same-day spots are prioritized for students living more than 100 miles away. Optional Drop and Go lets you book a 3-hour appointment between Aug. 14 and Aug. 19 to bring belongings early, but you must leave campus afterward.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check-in is at a main lounge for Travers, Wolfe and ABE; Carlton and Pennington check in at the Hausdoerffer Hall main lounge; all other halls check in at the Eickhoff Hall lounge area listed on the move-in page.
- Parking
- For Drop and Go, pick up your key at the Brower Student Center and park in Lot 5, then drive to your building.
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 (5)
Reserved for first-year students
Allen, Brewster and Ely Hall
First-year onlyCentennial Hall
First-year onlyCromwell Hall
First-year onlyNorsworthy Hall
First-year onlyTravers and Wolfe Hall
First-year only
Residence halls (3)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Decker Hall
Suite · Coed
Eickhoff Hall
Suite · Coed
New Residence Hall
Suite · Coed
Apartments (5)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Hausdoerffer Hall
Apartment · Coed
Phelps Hall
Apartment · Coed
Townhouses East
Townhouse · Coed
Townhouses South
Townhouse · Coed
Townhouses West
Townhouse · Coed
Housing Links
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
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
$17,292
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
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Dates last checked October 2026.