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
August 19 - August 19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 19 - August 19, 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
- Photo coming soon
Oliver Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of Kansas's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
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
Nearby data coming soon.
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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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