West Virginia UniversityMove-In Guide
Morgantown, West Virginia
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1867🔗 www.wvu.edu
West Virginia University's historic downtown campus centers on Woodburn Hall, the university's beloved "Old Main," with all first-year students required to live on campus in halls including Boreman, Honors, and Lincoln.
Enrollment
26,046
Total Students
Freshman Class
6,512
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 8, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
91%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Residence halls open Friday, Jan. 8, at noon.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
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)
Bennett Tower
Boreman Hall
Traditional · Coed
Braxton Tower
Brooke Tower
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Dadisman Hall
Honors Hall
Suite-style (Honors) · Coed
Lincoln Hall
Suite-style (Honors) · Coed
Lyon Tower
Oakland Hall
Stalnaker Hall
Summit Hall
Apartments (5)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
College Park
Apartment · Coed
Seneca Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
University Park
Apartment · Coed
University Place
Apartment · Coed
Vandalia Apartments
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
$14,506
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.4 miles
- Walgreens0.6 miles
- Walmart2.2 miles
- Target2.3 miles
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Checklists
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Dates last checked October 2026.