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William Carey UniversityMove-In Guide

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1892🔗 www.wmcarey.edu

William Carey University is a private Baptist university whose main campus is in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with roots going back to a boarding school opened in 1892. The Hattiesburg campus has about ten residence halls in several styles: inclusive, suite, community and apartment. The university requires full-time students to live on campus unless they are 21 or older, live with parents within 50 miles, are married, or have dependent children. All residents must carry a meal plan, served in Wilkes Dining Hall.

Enrollment

2,201

Total Students

Freshman Class

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Not available

Move-In Dates

TBA

Acceptance Rate

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Not available

Move-In

Move-in dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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)

  • Bass Hall

    Community-style · Single-sex

  • Braswell Hall

    Suite-style · Single-sex

  • Bryant Hall

    Community-style · Single-sex

  • Byrd Hall

    Suite-style · Single-sex

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  • Davis Hall

    Inclusive · Single-sex

  • Futral Hall

    Inclusive · Single-sex

  • Johnson Hall

    Suite-style · Single-sex

  • Polk Hall

    Community-style · Single-sex

  • Ross Hall

    Suite-style · Single-sex

Apartments (1)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Penton Apartments

    Apartment-style · Single-sex

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.
Single-sex:
Open to residents of one gender only.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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

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

Nearby Essentials

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