Arizona State University's Tempe campus, the largest of its four Phoenix-area locations, is anchored by Old Main, the oldest building on campus since 1898 and once visited by President Theodore Roosevelt, with new first-year students housed each August in residence halls including the recently renovated Manzanita Hall and Palo Verde East and West.
Enrollment
45,000
Total Students
Freshman Class
8,500
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 15-16, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
89%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Your assigned move-in date and time will be published on My ASU when details are available; move-in is by assigned appointment, not open arrival. Other ASU campuses have their own separate move-in windows: Downtown Phoenix (Aug. 13-15), Polytechnic (Aug. 15), and West Valley (Aug. 16) - confirm your specific campus and date through My ASU. Freshman parking permits for Tempe campus residence halls cost approximately $1,050/year. Fall 2026 classes begin Thursday, Aug. 20.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- What you'll receive
- If you move in at your scheduled date and time, staff and volunteers will be available to help with your 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
- Photo coming soon
Manzanita Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Palo Verde East
Suite-style · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Palo Verde West
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Arizona State University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation & Welcome Week (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
$18,800
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target1.8 miles
- Walmart4.9 miles
- Walgreens5.5 miles
- CVS Pharmacy5.9 miles
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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 Arizona State University.
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