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University of Colorado BoulderMove-In Guide

Boulder, Colorado

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1876🔗 www.colorado.edu

The University of Colorado Boulder's campus, framed by the iconic Flatirons, is anchored by Old Main, its 1876 original building that housed the entire university until 1884, with first-year and returning students housed in halls including Cheyenne Arapaho Hall, completed in 1954.

Enrollment

32,520

Total Students

Freshman Class

7,397

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 5-6, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

80%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

New students move in Tuesday, Jan. 5, between 10 a.m. and noon. Returning students may come back between 1 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 10 p.m. on Jan. 6.

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 (8)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Andrews Hall

    First-year only

  • Arnett Hall

    First-year only

  • Baker Hall

    First-year only

  • Farrand Hall

    First-year only
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  • Kittredge Central Hall

    First-year only

  • Libby Hall

    First-year only

  • Sewall Hall

    First-year only

  • Smith Hall

    First-year only

Residence halls (16)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Aden Hall

  • Brackett Hall

  • Buckingham Hall

  • Cheyenne Arapaho Hall

    Traditional · Coed

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  • Cockerell Hall

  • Crosman Hall

  • Darley North Hall

  • Darley South Hall

  • Hallett Hall

  • Kittredge West Hall

  • Reed Hall

  • Stearns East Hall

  • Stearns West Hall

  • Willard Hall

  • Williams Village East

  • Williams Village North

Apartments (2)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Bear Creek

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Weber Hall

    Apartment-style · 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 dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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

University of Colorado Boulder
  • Course reservation (if eligible)
    October 26 - October 30, 2026
  • Registration begins for incoming and readmitted students
    Incoming and readmitted students
    Check your enrollment date in Buff Portal.
    November 30, 2026
  • Open enrollment begins
    January 4, 2027
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$14,000

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Colorado Boulder's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens0.4 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy1.1 miles
  • Target1.2 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.