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University of Rhode IslandMove-In Guide

Kingston, Rhode Island

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1892🔗 www.uri.edu

The University of Rhode Island's Kingston campus centers on a granite-built historic quadrangle recognized as a National Register Historic District in 2017, with 95% of first-year students living on campus in halls including Adams Hall, a corridor-style building home to 220 first-years.

Enrollment

17,210

Total Students

Freshman Class

3,594

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Sep 4, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

75%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Move-in entrances A, B, C, and D are all located along Route 138 - use URI's own detailed driving directions, since peak traffic occurs around 8 a.m. and again just after noon. At your room, use your ID and 4-digit PIN (found in URI My Housing) to swipe into your lock - you should see a green light confirming you're checked in. Unattended vehicles in unloading zones or residence hall parking lots will be courtesy towed. Meal plans begin the same day as move-in, though with possibly restricted service.

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

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Move-in runs Sept. 4-7, with each student assigned a 20-minute appointment slot. Traffic peaks around 8 a.m. and just after noon.
Check-in location
Check in at your own residence hall, entering campus through one of the designated move-in entrances along Route 138.
Parking
Unloading zones are only available during your scheduled 20-minute window, and the driver needs to stay with the vehicle at all times. After unloading, move to one of the longer-term parking areas.
What you'll receive
Access to your room via your student ID and a 4-digit PIN, entered at the door lock (a green light confirms you're checked in).
Vehicle restrictions
A vehicle left unattended in an unloading zone, on-street spot, or residence hall lot will be courtesy towed. Most campus roadways run one-way during move-in, and parking on green space isn't allowed unless staff direct you there.

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 (10)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Adams Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Barlow Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Bressler Hall

    First-year only

  • Browning Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only
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  • Butterfield Hall

    First-year only

  • Fayerweather Hall

    First-year only

  • Gorham Hall

    First-year only

  • Heathman Hall

    Semi-suite · Coed

    First-year only

  • Hillside Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Weldin Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (12)

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

  • Aldrich Hall

  • Burnside Hall

  • Coddington Hall

  • Dorr Hall

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  • Eddy Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Ellery Hall

  • Hopkins Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Hutchinson Hall

  • Merrow Hall

  • Peck Hall

  • TD Achievement House

  • Tucker Hall

Apartments (3)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Brookside Hall

    Apartment · Coed

  • Garrahy Hall

    Apartment · Coed

  • Wiley Hall

    Apartment · Coed

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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.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Welcome Week (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

September 4 - September 8, 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

$13,500

Estimated / Year

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

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy0.1 miles
  • Walgreens4.3 miles
  • Walmart7.2 miles

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Dates last checked August 2026.