University of Puerto Rico, MayagüezMove-In Guide
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1911🔗 www.uprm.edu
The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, founded in 1911 as the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, centers on Edificio José de Diego, its 1913 administration building named for a campus co-founder, with no general undergraduate residence halls (the campus's only on-campus residence is an athletes' residence), so most students commute or arrange off-campus housing.
Enrollment
9,855
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,464
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 11, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
53%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
UPRM's own admissions process runs through the same island-wide portal (admisiones.upr.edu) shared across all 11 University of Puerto Rico System campuses. There are no general undergraduate residence halls on campus (the only on-campus residence is for athletes), so most students commute or arrange off-campus housing through the Residencias Estudiantiles office; confirm your options early. Classes at UPRM are primarily taught in Spanish, with a moderate understanding of English also required to enroll.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- No general residence halls; contact the Residencias Estudiantiles office (uprm.edu/vivienda) for off-campus housing.
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
We haven't listed residence halls for this school yet. Use the Housing Portal link to see current housing options.
Housing Links
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 12, 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
$7,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens0.6 miles
- Walmart3.7 miles
- Target3.8 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.