The Evergreen State CollegeMove-In Guide
Olympia, Washington
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1967🔗 www.evergreen.edu
The Evergreen State College is a public liberal arts college in Olympia, Washington, known for interdisciplinary, team-taught programs. Campus housing consists of one traditional residence hall with single and double rooms plus apartments. Rent includes furnishings, utilities and internet, and students can choose suite mates of the same gender identity or of any gender identity.
Enrollment
2,512
Total Students
Freshman Class
322
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Sep 23, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
96%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New students move in on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, and their meal plans start that day. Returning students move in Sept. 24.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Fall arrivals check in at the Housing Office.
- Parking
- Park in Parking Lot F, then you have 15 minutes to unload in the A Building Loop. After unloading, move your vehicle to C-Lot.
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
Campus Apartments (single rooms)
Apartment-style · Coed
Residence Hall (single and double rooms)
Traditional · 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
New Student Orientation
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
September 24 - September 26, 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
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Dates last checked October 2026.