Weber State University's Ogden campus, set against the Wasatch mountains, centers on the Moench Building, its longest-standing structure since 1891, temporarily decommissioned in 1970 before later renovations restored it, with new students welcomed each fall through "Purple Carpet" events and housed in Wildcat Village or University Village.
Enrollment
16,020
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,005
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 20 - August 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
100%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Before you move in, you must have your mobile Wildcard set up, which grants access to your building and room. Bring a photo ID and your W# to get your keys at check-in, then drive to your assigned building to unload. Required early arrival applies to those participating in Experience Weber, athletic teams, marching band, campus student employees, and international student orientation. This specific date should be confirmed directly with Weber State Housing & Residence Life closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 20 - August 22, 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
Wildcat Village
Suite-style · Coed
- Photo coming soon
University Village
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Weber State University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation & Weber Welcome (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 19, 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
$9,000
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 Weber State University.
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