The University of Memphis's 1,160-acre campus centers on the historic Administration Building, one of three original 1912 structures, with first-year students housed in traditional halls including the Living Learning Complex, Rawls, and Smith.
Enrollment
20,276
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,069
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 17-21, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
72%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Your specific move-in date depends on your assigned residence hall - watch your University email for your exact time (8:30am-4:00pm range). Check-in for all traditional halls happens at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. Full-service move-in includes volunteer help unloading your vehicle - limited to 2 vehicles and 1 trip, no U-Hauls or trailers.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Check-in times are individually assigned within an 8:30am-4:00pm window on your building's move-in day; residents assigned after 5pm won't have volunteer assistance available.
- Check-in location
- The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center lobby is the primary check-in point for traditional residence halls; Carpenter Complex checks in at its own office, and the Lambuth branch campus's Carney-Johnston hall has its own separate location.
- Parking
- A Resident Priority Parking Pass is recommended for convenient gated parking close to your residence hall, available through Parking and Transportation Services.
- What you'll receive
- Residents in traditional-style rooms receive a combined refrigerator/microwave EcoMax unit, already in place before you arrive.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Residents are limited to two passenger vehicles and one trip through the full-service move-in process; no U-Hauls, trailers, or moving trucks/vans are allowed.
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 (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Living Learning Complex
First-year only
Residence halls (4)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Rawls Hall
Community style · Single-sex
Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place
Smith Hall
Community style · Single-sex
South Hall
Suite · Single-sex
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Carpenter Complex
Apartment · Coed
Victory Park
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
New Student Orientation (required, two-day with overnight stay)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - July 31, 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
$11,654
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.9 miles
- Target2 miles
- Walgreens2.9 miles
- Walmart8 miles
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Dates last checked August 2026.