The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's campus along the Chippewa River began in 1916 with a single building - originally called Old Main, now Schofield Hall - and requires first-year students to live on campus, most commonly in Towers Hall, an upper campus high-rise built during a 1960s expansion.
Enrollment
9,020
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,082
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 29 - August 30, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
76%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Sign up for your move-in date and time online through your housing assignment information, sent in early June. Bring your own rubber mallet for loft setup if possible, though they're also available for checkout at the front desk. Fall semester classes begin September 2, 2026 - freshmen are required to live on campus.
August 29 - August 30, 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
Towers Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Blugold Experience Day (BGE, required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - 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
$10,000
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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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