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University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireMove-In Guide

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1916🔗 www.uwec.edu

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

Aug 29-30, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

76%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

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.

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

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Sign up for your specific move-in timeslot online, using the assignment information sent to your UWEC email in early June - move-in specific parking instructions are also emailed ahead of the weekend.
Check-in location
Report to the front of your assigned residence hall during your registered timeslot, where staff will check you in and verify your emergency contact information.
Parking
No parking permit is required during move-in weekend itself - hall-specific parking maps are provided for Bridgman; Governors, Horan, and Sutherland; Murray; and Towers North/South. Personal carts or dollies are highly recommended given long wait times, and move-in bins are also available from your assigned hall.
What you'll receive
Your room key or door combination is issued at check-in. Loft-setup tutorial videos are available ahead of time if you plan to loft your bed - bring your own rubber mallet if possible, though they're also available for checkout at the front desk.
Vehicle restrictions
Watch your UWEC email for the move-in-specific parking instructions sent ahead of the weekend.

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

Residence halls (9)

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

  • Bridgman Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Governors Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Horan Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Karlgaard Towers

    Traditional · Coed

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  • Murray Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Oak Ridge Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Priory Hall

  • Sutherland Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • The Suites

    Suite · Coed

Apartments (3)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Aspenson Mogensen

    Apartment · Coed

  • Chancellors Hall

    Apartment · Coed

  • Haymarket Landing

    Apartment · Coed

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Who can live where

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

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

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

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens1 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy1.4 miles
  • Target3.4 miles
  • Walmart3.8 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.