East Tennessee State UniversityMove-In Guide
Johnson City, Tennessee
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1911🔗 www.etsu.edu
East Tennessee State University's campus in Johnson City sits at the foot of Buffalo Mountain, with first-year students housed across halls including Centennial, Carter, and Lucille Clement.
Enrollment
13,483
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,371
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
86%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Check-in runs 8:30am-2:30pm. Schedule your move-in appointment in the Housing Portal once available (anticipated early summer). Bring proof of your meningitis vaccination to the University Health Center before check-in.
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
- Arrival window
- New incoming students (freshmen and transfers) move in Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 8:30am-2:30pm. Returning students move in Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23, anytime between 9am and 5pm.
- Check-in location
- Schedule your move-in appointment through the Housing Portal ahead of arrival; confirm your hall's exact check-in point once your appointment is scheduled.
- Parking
- Your Move-In Packet includes traffic maps, a car placard, and luggage tags to print before you arrive - follow the posted traffic maps for your assigned hall.
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
Centennial Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Carter Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Lucille Clement Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to East Tennessee State University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - July 31, 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
$11,560
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens0.7 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.1 miles
- Publix2 miles
- Target2.3 miles
- Walmart2.8 miles
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at East Tennessee State University.
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