The University of Tampa is a private university on a 110-acre campus along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. It operates 12 residence halls, and new undergraduate fall students get priority for housing assignments, though on-campus housing is not guaranteed for any student. Several halls are first-year housing, including Austin, Grand Center, McKay, Morsani, Smiley and Vaughn Center.
Enrollment
11,047
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Jan 15-17, 2027
Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Move-in runs Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17. New students begin Friday at 8:30 a.m., and continuing students begin Saturday at 8:30 a.m. You select a move-in appointment time during those days. Box trucks and large trailers are not permitted on campus from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on move-in days.
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
First-year halls (6)
Reserved for first-year students
Austin Hall
Traditional (triples, suite-style bathrooms) · Coed
First-year onlyGrand Center
Multi-purpose (doubles and triples) · Coed
First-year onlyMcKay Hall
Suite-style (Honors Living-Learning Community) · Coed
First-year onlyMorsani Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
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Smiley Hall
Traditional (LiveWell and First Year Wellness) · Coed
First-year onlyVaughn Center
Multi-purpose (doubles and triples) · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (3)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Barrymore Hotel
Off-campus hotel housing · Coed
Brevard Hall
Suite-style (mixed class years) · Coed
Jenkins Hall
Suite-style (four-bedroom suites) · Coed
Apartments (3)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Palm Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Straz Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
Urso Hall
Studio apartments · 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.
Registration
Spring 2027 class registration
The University of Tampa- Registration for Spring 2027 beginsContinuing undergraduatesEach student is assigned a day by total hours earned; check Workday Academics.November 2, 2026
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.