Middle Tennessee State UniversityMove-In Guide
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1911🔗 www.mtsu.edu
MTSU's 500-acre campus in Murfreesboro is anchored by the newly renovated Kirksey Old Main, the university's original 1911 building, with Corlew and Cummings serving as the campus's two freshman-exclusive residence halls.
Enrollment
20,488
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,122
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-23, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
70%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Check-in dates and times will be assigned individually - watch your MTSU email. Meningococcal vaccination proof is required for room assignment.
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
- Residence halls open for check-in August 19-23; specific check-in dates and times are individually assigned and sent to your MTSU email.
- Check-in location
- Check in at your assigned residence hall - MTSU's 11 residence halls, Scarlett Commons apartments, and Greek Row housing all check in separately based on assignment.
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
Corlew Hall
Traditional (high-rise) · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Jim Cummings Hall
Traditional (high-rise) · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Sims Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Middle Tennessee State University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New to Blue 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
$12,804
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens1 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.4 miles
- Walmart2.3 miles
- Publix2.5 miles
- Target3.4 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 Middle Tennessee State University.
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