Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, tracing to a Sacred Heart elementary school founded by three nuns in 1880 and reaching university status in 1935, sits on the former Santurce estate of Pablo Ubarri, whose donated house and land brought the religious order to Puerto Rico, with new Dolphins moving into residence halls each August under the guidance of the university's own "Delfy Hotline" student support program.
Enrollment
4,643
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,161
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 6 - August 8, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
53%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
The Delfy Hotline, named for the university's own dolphin mascot, offers pre-arrival support for incoming students - check Sagrado's own freshman resources for specific hotline dates and topics. Every enrolled student is assigned an Academic Advisor to help guide them through each stage of university life. Sagrado's own campus is primarily a commuter school, so most students live off campus or at home; on-campus housing is available but limited.
August 6 - August 8, 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
Residence hall data coming soon.
Housing Links
Links open Universidad del Sagrado Corazón's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Welcome Activities (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 6 - August 8, 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
$7,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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