Lincoln UniversityMove-In Guide
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1854🔗 www.lincoln.edu
Lincoln University, the nation's first degree-granting HBCU, sits on a 422-acre campus in rural Chester County, with a Frederick Douglass statue standing between three of its historic residence halls - Frederick Douglass, McRary, and Ashmun - where first-year students are housed.
Enrollment
1,527
Total Students
Freshman Class
356
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-15, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
80%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Complete your Housing Application through the Housing Portal once you've received your Lincoln email, submitted your enrollment fee, and obtained financial clearance from the Bursar's Office - Residence Life begins placing students in Fall 2026 housing assignments starting in May 2026. Freshmen are not permitted to bring vehicles to campus.
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
- Check-in location
- The Office of Residence Life is in the Student Union Building, room 225. Your hall (Frederick Douglass, McRary, or Ashmun) and room come from your assignment in the Housing Portal.
- What you'll receive
- Room keys and access details are issued through Residence Life at check-in.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Freshmen are not permitted to bring vehicles to campus.
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
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Frederick Douglass Hall
Traditional · Coed
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McRary Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Ashmun Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Lincoln 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 - August 13, 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
$9,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walmart2.8 miles
- CVS Pharmacy3.1 miles
- Walgreens4.2 miles
- Target7.2 miles
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Checklists
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