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University of Puget SoundMove-In Guide

Tacoma, Washington

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1888🔗 www.pugetsound.edu

The University of Puget Sound is a private liberal arts university in Tacoma, Washington. It enrolls roughly 1,600 undergraduates. Students live in residence halls, houses and Greek houses near campus, and the school says first-year students likely do not need a car because campus is walkable and public transportation is accessible.

Enrollment

1,594

Total Students

Freshman Class

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Not available

Move-In Dates

Aug 21, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

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Not available

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

New first-year and transfer students move in on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, which is also the start of Passages Orientation. Move-in is staggered by residence hall and floor: 9:00 a.m. for third floor, 9:45 for ground and fourth floors, 10:30 for second floor and 11:15 for first floor. An email in early July gives your assigned date and time, so do not arrive before it. You can ship up to five boxes starting Aug. 1.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Check-in location
If you arrive early, check in at the Welcome Center for Passages before going to your residence hall.
Parking
Unloading zones are for unloading only. Use Lot 5 for Anderson/Langdon or Harrington, Lot 4 for Todd/Phibbs and Lot 6 for Schiff. After unloading, Security Services staff direct you to a permanent lot for orientation weekend. Cars must be registered.

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 (4)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Anderson/Langdon Hall

    First-year only

  • Harrington Hall

    First-year only

  • Schiff Hall

    First-year only

  • Todd/Phibbs Hall

    First-year only

Residence halls (6)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Oppenheimer Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Regester Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Seward Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Smith Hall

    Traditional · Coed

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  • Thomas Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Trimble Hall

    Suite · Coed

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Orientation

Passages Orientation

Orientation is recommended for all new students.

August 21 - August 28, 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

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Puget Sound's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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Dates last checked October 2026.