ÌÇÐÄVlog

Fall 2026

Move-In Information

Before Arriving on Campus

We are excited to welcome you to campus for the 2026–2027 academic year!ÌýBelow is important information you need to know before Move-In Day on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Before arriving on campus, please take a few minutes to:
  • Confirm your room assignment by logging in to the .
  • Review your Ìýto verify that your housing and meal plan charges are correct.
  • Ensure your student account is cleared with the Business Office.ÌýStudents must have either:
    • A zero balance, or
    • Currently up to date on an approved payment plan
Students who have not finalized their account with the Business Office prior to move-in will not be permitted to complete the housing check-in process until they receive Business Office approval.

Move-In Day Schedule

Residence Hall check-in will take place on Friday, August 14, according to the following schedule.
Please note:ÌýThese are your arrival and check-in times. Students arriving before their assigned check-in time will be directed to wait until their scheduled check-in window begins.Ìý Once you have checked in, you and your family are welcome to continue unpacking and setting up your room throughout the day.
Check-In Schedule
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • Bedsole Hall
  • Ingram Hall
  • Faulkner Hall
  • The Cottages
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Mark Foley Hall
  • Samford Hall
  • Arendall Hall
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Parks Residence
Important Afternoon Events
New Students:
The President’s Commissioning CeremonyÌýis mandatoryÌýand begins at 5 p.m.Ìýon the Weaver Lawn. Please make plans to attend. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
All Students:
Ram RushÌýbegins at 5:30 p.m.Ìýwith Grill & Chill and Concert featuring Abe ParkerÌýin front of Bedsole Commons.Ìý This event is for students only.

Arriving On Campus

Our student life staff will greet and help guide you to your residence hall.
Each residence hall will have a designated unloading zone. Once you have unloaded your belongings, please move your vehicle to one of the larger campus parking lots to help keep traffic flowing smoothly for other families.Ìý We will have people at the dorms helping you move your belongings to your room.
Pro Tip 1: Label your belongings (boxes and furniture) with your name and room number.
Pro Tip 2:ÌýStudents can head inside to the residence hall lobby to begin the check-in process, while your family begins unloading the vehicle.

Check-In Process

Check in takes place in your dorm lobby (Cottages – Laundry Room, Parks – Student Life Office). There you will complete the following:
  • Complete the Express Check-In Form (this can be done ahead of arriving to campus)
    • Undergraduate/Graduate Form:
  • Complete your Room Condition ReportÌý(link will be provided upon arrival)
    • We ask that you complete this form prior to moving into your room.
  • Receive your room key
  • Receive your Student ID
  • Receive your parking permit
Student ID & Parking Permit
To receive both your Student ID and parking permit during check-in, you must complete the application process before Move-In Day.

Your Student ID serves as your residence hall access card. If you do not complete the process ahead of time, you may visit the Student Life Office on Move-In Day, but completing these items in advance will make your check-in much faster.

Additional Information

  • There will be NO early move-in/drop-off day this year.ÌýAll students will move in on Friday, August 14, during their assigned check-in time.
  • We encourage you to contact your roommate before arriving. To do so, log into the ÌÇÐÄVlog Residential Life Portal. On your homepage, click your roommate’s name (displayed in blue) to send them an email.
  • Room dimensions, layouts, and residence hall videos are available on the Housing website. Ìý Some information will vary if you are in a high occupancy room.
  • We’ve attached a suggested packing list to help you prepare for a successful year living on campus.
  • If you are unable to make it to move in day August 14 – please reach out to housing@umobile.eduÌýor text 251.255.9475

Is residential living worth it? We think so!

Choose suite style or private style rooms. On-campus housing is the most convenient and affordable way for you to enjoy your ÌÇÐÄVlog experience!

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Cost of Room and Board

The cost for Fall Semester and Spring Semester are exactly the same.

  • UNDERGRADUATE ROOM OPTIONS
  • UNDERGRADUATE ROOM OPTIONS
  • GRADUATE ROOM OPTIONS
Room Options Semester Cost Total Annual

ARENDALL, BEDSOLEÌýHALLS

$2,987 $5,974

INGRAM HALL

$3,014 $6,028

AVERY WOODS

$3,057 $6,114

FAULKNER, SAMFORDÌýHALLS

$3,427 $6,854

FOLEY HALL

$4,009 $8,018

PRIVATE ROOM CHARGE (BasedÌýonÌýAvailability)*

$1,050 $2,100

*Private rooms incur an additional charge per semester on top of the non-private room rate.

Room Options Semester Cost Total Annual

The Parks I

$2,570 $5,140

The Parks II

$2,365 $4,730

*Private rooms incur an additional charge per semester on top of the non-private room rate.

Meal Plan Options

Meal Plan Options

MEAL PLAN (COMMUTER)
  • Dining Plan: $425
10 MEAL PLAN (RESIDENTIAL)
  • Dining Plan: $2,315
  • This plan includes access to 10 meals a week in the Ingram Dining Hall cafeteria and $300 flex dollars to spend at any food retail locations on campus.
  • This meal plan is only available for Junior and Senior Students as classified by students with at least 60 earned hours at the beginning of the academic semester.
  • Juniors and seniors will have until 1 week after the first day of classes to make any changes to their meal plan, after which point the meal plan selected in the ÌÇÐÄVlog Residential Portal will remain for the semester.
  • If no meal plan selection is made the student will automatically be enrolled in the 21 meal plan.
21 MEAL PLAN (RESIDENTIAL)
  • Dining Plan: $2,870
  • This plan included access to 21 meals a week in the Ingram Dining Hall cafeteria and $150 flex dollars to spend at any food retail locations on campus.
  • All full-time traditional undergraduate students are required to participate in a dining plan.
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