University of Arkansas at Little RockMove-In Guide
Little Rock, Arkansas
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1927🔗 ualr.edu
UA Little Rock's 250-acre urban campus in Little Rock's midtown area is home to more than 56 buildings, including the Ottenheimer Library, with first-year students required to live on campus in halls including East, North, and South Hall.
Enrollment
8,026
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,006
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-23, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
55%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Special Programs groups (Athletics, Donaghey Scholars, DCSTEM Scholars, Artwing, Chancellor's Leadership Corps) move in first, followed by the general resident population across the rest of the window. North and South Hall residents check in at the Commons building specifically. Bring your student ID for building access - you won't be able to enter without it.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move-in runs Wednesday, August 19 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, with Special Programs groups (Athletics, Donaghey Scholars, DCSTEM Scholars, Artwing, Chancellor's Leadership Corps) arriving first, followed by the general resident population across the rest of the window.
- Check-in location
- North and South Hall residents check in at the Commons building specifically - other halls check in at their own front desk. Bring your student ID, since you won't be able to enter your building without it.
- What you'll receive
- Housing options include private rooms, suites, apartments, and pod-style living, with amenities such as full kitchens (in apartment-style halls), laundry, and WiFi, per Campus Living's own general amenities list.
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
Residence halls (4)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
East Hall
Traditional · Coed
North Hall
Traditional · Coed
South Hall
Traditional · Coed
West Hall
Pod-style · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
University Village
Apartment-style · 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 (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 5 - July 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
$7,606
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy1.2 miles
- Target1.7 miles
- Walgreens3.1 miles
- Walmart3.3 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.