The University of Kansas's Lawrence campus is known for Fraser Hall, a 1965 landmark on the Mount Oread skyline that replaced the original 1872 building, whose salvaged architectural details were reused in the Kansas Union, with most first-year students housed in central campus halls including Oliver Hall.
Enrollment
28,447
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,300
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Residents are assigned a move-in date and time based on their specific building, found in the myKU portal once published. If unable to move in on the assigned day, residents can select an alternative time or submit an early arrival request through the myKU portal. Update your Housing registration information and review your move-in checklist in the myKU portal before arrival. This specific date should be confirmed directly with KU Housing & Residence Life closer to move-in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- What you'll receive
- Your KU ID card serves as your key to campus, providing building access and swipes for your dining plan - submit your photo and pick up your ID at the card center ahead of move-in to avoid temporary access fees.
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 (3)
Reserved for first-year students
Ellsworth Hall
First-year onlyOswald Hall
First-year onlySelf Hall
First-year only
Residence halls (18)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Battenfeld Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Corbin Hall
Single-sex
Douthart Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Downs Hall
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Gertrude Sellards Pearson (GSP) Hall
Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Coed
Hashinger Hall
K.K. Amini Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Coed
Krehbiel Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Lewis Hall
Margaret Amini Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Miller Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Pearson Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Rieger Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Sellards Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Stephenson Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Templin Hall
Watkins Scholarship Hall
Scholarship hall · Single-sex
Apartments (4)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Hawker Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Jayhawker Towers
Apartment · Coed
McCarthy Hall
Apartment · Single-sex
Stouffer Place
Apartment · 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.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Freshman Orientation & Enrollment (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 18 - August 19, 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
$12,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens0.8 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.2 miles
- Target2.2 miles
- Walmart2.2 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Kansas.
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Dates last checked September 2026.