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Coral Gables, Florida

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1925🔗 welcome.miami.edu

The University of Miami's 239-acre Coral Gables campus houses nearly all first-year students together in Centennial Village, a five-building residential community completed in phases through August 2026.

Enrollment

19,852

Total Students

Freshman Class

4,963

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 10-12, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

19%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Bring your Cane Card. Centennial Village and Eaton Residential College first-year residents get Cruise Ship Move-In - staff carry belongings from your car to your room.

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
Move-in spans two days (Aug. 10-11 per the current-year housing calendar); arrive during your assigned time slot - early arrivals will be asked to return at their scheduled time.
Check-in location
Centralized check-in at the Lakeside Village Expo Center; students arriving after 6pm should report to the Ibis Residential College desk instead.
Parking
After unloading at Cruise Ship Move-In, follow directional signage to designated long-term parking areas on campus.
What you'll receive
Your Cane Card, housing assignment confirmation, a Cruise Ship Move-In pass, Cane Kickoff check-in materials, and a parking placard to display in your vehicle windshield.
Vehicle restrictions
Only one vehicle per student is permitted through Cruise Ship Move-In, and only one time; U-Haul type vehicles or moving trucks are not permitted.

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

  • Ibis Residential College

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Coral Residential College

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Vista Residential College

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to University of Miami's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

Cane Kickoff Orientation (overlaps with move-in week)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 10 - August 12, 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

$25,030

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Miami's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens1.8 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy2.1 miles
  • Target2.6 miles
  • Publix3.3 miles
  • Walmart3.4 miles

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