The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, the island's oldest and largest public university, is anchored by Roosevelt Tower, a 1937 Pan-Americanism landmark whose lobby inlays the national shields of every country in the Americas, with limited on-campus housing available through Torre del Norte, a 22-story residence hall near campus.
Enrollment
15,186
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,797
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 11 - August 11, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
55%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
UPR-RP's own admissions process runs through a single, island-wide portal (admisiones.upr.edu) shared across all 11 University of Puerto Rico System campuses, rather than a campus-specific one. On-campus housing is genuinely limited here compared to many mainland universities, so confirm your Torre del Norte assignment early through the REU housing process. Most instruction, campus communication, and daily student life happen primarily in Spanish, with English playing a growing but secondary role.
August 11 - August 11, 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
Torre del Norte
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 12 - 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
$7,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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