The University of South Alabama's campus in Mobile requires first-year students to live on campus, with halls including Azalea, Camellia, and the newly available SouthPaw Village community.
Enrollment
13,768
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 15 - August 15, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
71%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Watch JagMail for your specific move-in date and time assignment - room availability updates happen daily, so assignments may shift as cancellations open space. First-year students are required to live on campus.
August 15 - August 15, 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
Azalea Residence Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Camellia Residence Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
SouthPaw Village
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of South Alabama's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Southbound New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 14, 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
$11,536
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 South Alabama.
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