Valdosta State UniversityMove-In Guide
Valdosta, Georgia
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1906🔗 www.valdosta.edu
Valdosta State University is a public comprehensive university in south Georgia and a member of the University System of Georgia. Most first-time freshmen come from Georgia, with a smaller share from Florida. First-year students live in traditional, suite-style and honors halls on campus.
Enrollment
10,435
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,254
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 11-12, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year and transfer move-in is Tuesday, Aug. 11 (Brown, Lowndes, Reade, Hopper, Georgia) and Wednesday, Aug. 12 (Patterson, Georgia, Hopper, Centennial). Most halls run 9am to 2pm with the last timeslot at 1pm. Pick a timeslot in the housing portal; selection opened July 22. Returning students move in Aug. 14 to 16.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- First-year and transfer students check in at the University Center to get keys and a move-in packet, then go to their assigned hall to unload. Returning students move in directly at their hall.
- Parking
- Trailers and U-Hauls are not permitted because hall parking lots cannot fit them. After check-in, unload quickly at your hall. Pack only what you need at first; more can come over Labor Day weekend. Label boxes with your name and room number. Pets are not allowed during move-in.
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 (6)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Brown Hall
Traditional · Coed
Georgia Hall
Suite · Coed
Hopper Hall
Suite · Coed
Lowndes Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Patterson Hall
Traditional · Coed
Reade Hall
Honors · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Centennial Hall
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
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
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.