University of Wisconsin-River FallsMove-In Guide
River Falls, Wisconsin
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1874🔗 www.uwrf.edu
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public comprehensive university in the Universities of Wisconsin system, located in River Falls near the Twin Cities. It has 11 residence halls, and UWRF requires first- and second-year students to live on campus unless they qualify for an exemption, such as commuting from a parent or guardian's home within 30 driving miles. Dining is operated by Chartwells.
Enrollment
5,275
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,189
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 29 - Sep 1, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New and transfer students move in Saturday, Aug. 29, and returning students on Sunday, Aug. 30. Move-in runs through Tuesday, Sept. 1, in 30-minute timeslots. Meal plans and welcome activities begin on Aug. 29.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check in at your assigned residence hall during your timeslot to receive your UWRF student ID and room key.
- Parking
- Unload your vehicle near your hall during your 30-minute timeslot, then move it. Short-term 2-hour lots are O, N, K and E (O Lot exits are left-turn only during move-in). Permit holders use their permit lot; others can buy temporary parking online, use PAY3 rows 3-12, pay-by-space or city streets. PAY1 is free Aug. 29, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Wild Rose Avenue, 3rd Street and 6th Street are one-way on Aug. 29, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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 (11)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Ames Suites
Suite-style · Coed
Crabtree Hall
Grimm Hall
Hathorn Hall
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Johnson Hall
May Hall
McMillan Hall
Parker Hall
Prucha Hall
South Fork Suites
Suite-style · Coed
Stratton Hall
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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.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
August 30 - August 31, 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
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.