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The University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus centers on Northrop Mall, anchored by the student-funded Northrop Auditorium, with nearly 80% of first-year students living on campus in traditional halls including Pioneer, Territorial, and Frontier.
Enrollment
52,000
Total Students
Freshman Class
10,326
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 30 - August 31, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
75%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Reserve your move-in appointment online - slots are available every half hour, and the goal is to arrive, check in, and unload within 10-15 minutes before moving your vehicle to designated parking. Moving carts are available for checkout at your building's Information Desk, but no unloading assistance is provided. Washington Avenue, the main street through campus, has experienced construction in past years - check current road conditions before arriving.
August 30 - August 31, 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
Pioneer Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Territorial Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Frontier Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of Minnesota's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required, two-day overnight)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 4 - July 23, 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
$14,900
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
Get the Ultimate College Move-In Checklist
A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Minnesota.
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