Winona State University is a public university in Winona, Minnesota, founded in 1858 as the First State Normal School of Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State system and also serves students at a Rochester campus. On the Winona campus, first-year students live mostly in traditional double-room halls or in the suite-style Haake Hall, and all students in the residence halls must carry a residential meal plan. Move-in for fall 2026 is a single appointment-based day, followed by New Student Welcome Week.
Enrollment
5,144
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in for all residence halls, including East Lake Apartments, is Thursday, Aug. 20, 8:30am to 4pm, by 15-minute appointment booked in the Housing Portal starting June 1. Residents should be moved in by 4pm, when orientation activities and floor meetings begin, and fall meal plans start the same day. Early arrival needs an approved request submitted June 1 to Aug. 1, with the earliest convenience move-in on Aug. 19 at $50 per day. International students get three extra days at no charge. Some groups, such as athletes and Welcome Crew volunteers, have their own earlier dates.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Go to your residence hall's front desk to pick up your room key and Warrior ID card if you do not already have them.
- Parking
- Each hall has a 20-minute unloading zone out front, and you move items onto the grass or sidewalk. A Welcome Crew volunteer gives you a car pass listing the student's name, cell number and room number, to be placed on the driver's side dashboard. After unloading, park in another campus lot or on a street away from the halls. Do not rely on GPS because nearby roads may be blocked, and follow posted signs and volunteers. Your Area Coordinator emails key pickup and parking details about five days before your appointment.
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 (7)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Conway Hall
Traditional · Coed
Haake Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Kirkland Hall
Suite-style (returning and transfer students) · Coed
Morey-Shepard Halls
Traditional · Coed
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Prentiss-Lucas Halls
Traditional · Coed
Richards Hall
Traditional · Coed
Sheehan Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
East Lake 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
New Student Welcome Week
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
August 21 - August 23, 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
$10,340
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
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Dates last checked October 2026.