The University of St. Thomas's St. Paul campus centers on the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, the spiritual heart of campus since 1919, with roughly a third of residence hall floors reserved as First Year Experience floors, including in Ireland Hall, named for the university's founder.
Enrollment
9,445
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,576
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 21 - August 21, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
85%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Sign up for your Orientation & Registration (O&R) session through your admissions portal - watch your email for an invitation in early May. Complete your New Student Pre-Orientation course in Canvas beforehand, including claiming your St. Thomas email account, which is the university's official method of communication. First-year and second-year students are both required to live on campus as part of St. Thomas's Two-Year On-Campus Living Requirement.
August 21 - August 21, 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
Ireland Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of St. Thomas's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Welcome Days (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
September 1 - September 5, 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
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of St. Thomas.
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