Eastern Kentucky University's 675-acre campus in Richmond centers on the historic Keen Johnson Building, with first-year students housed primarily in Palmer Hall, alongside Sullivan and Burnam.
Enrollment
15,673
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,918
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-20, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Check your Housing Portal for your specific move-in date and time. Early Arrival Drop Off may be available in the days before - watch your EKU email for details. Big E Welcome, EKU's mandatory welcome program for all first-year students, begins right after move-in and runs through the days just before classes start.
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
- Housing & Residence Life check-in runs Wednesday, August 19 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and Thursday, August 20, with first-year students checking in 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and returning students 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Check-in location
- Wednesday check-in is held at the campus student center; Thursday check-in moves to Alumni Coliseum.
- Parking
- Follow the designated residential parking lots shown on the EKU parking and campus map for move-in day.
- What you'll receive
- T-shirt distribution for new students happens Friday, August 21, as part of Big E Welcome programming.
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
Palmer Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Sullivan Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Burnam Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Eastern Kentucky University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required, summer)
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
$12,150
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens0.4 miles
- CVS Pharmacy0.9 miles
- Walmart1.2 miles
- Meijer1.7 miles
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Checklists
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