Office of University Housing

The Office of University Housing (OUH) is here to guide you on your next steps. It's time to create your home-away-from-home by joining over 3,300 Rattlers that live in our on-campus residential facilities.

   

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Office of University Housing

It is with great humility that I serve as your director of University Housing here at the prestigious Florida A&M University.

Move in dates 2026
Move-In Day: A Different World

It’s officially move-in season on the Highest of Seven Hills! As we prepare to welcome new and returning Rattlers back to campus, the Office of University Housing is excited to help make your move-in experience smooth, organized, and full of Rattler pride. From important move-in dates and move-in guides to helpful resources and campus information, everything you need to prepare for your big day can be found on our website. Get ready to reconnect with friends, meet your new community, and start another unforgettable semester at Florida A&M University. Welcome home, Rattlers!

Hurricane preparedness
Access the Hurricane Guide

We’re excited to launch The Housing Wire,  a bi-monthly newsletter spotlighting the latest news, success stories, and everything happening on campus and in our living communities. From Rattler Radar highlights and pop-up photo shoots to important updates, job and internship opportunities, and vibrant Rattler Spaces events led by our Resident Assistants, we’ve got you covered. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay Rattler strong!

 

FAMU Football '26 Game Day Parking Guidance

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GAME DAY PARKING 

Fall 2026 Football Parking   Another exciting Rattler football season is here, and with it comes the energy, tradition, and excitement that make every game weekend special. As thousands of students, alumni, fans, and visitors make their way to campus, we want to help make your arrival as smooth as possible.   Please review the important parking information below to help you navigate campus, locate available parking areas, and plan ahead for game day. We look forward to welcoming you to campus and wish you a safe and enjoyable Fall 2026 football season. Go Rattlers!

 

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Greetings Polkinghorne Village, Sampson Hall and Young Hall Rattlers!

Please be advised that, “All parking lots on campus are reserved for Athletics for Game Day parking at 5:30PM each Friday of a game week” -FAMU Athletics
 
Below is the schedule of all 2026 Football Home Games:
Saturday, August 29, 2026               (Albany State University)
Saturday, September 19, 2026         (Tennessee State University)
Saturday,  September 26, 2026       (Alabama A&M University)
Saturday, October 24, 2026       (Arkansas Pine-Bluff University)[Homecoming]
 Saturday, October 31, 2026             (Southern University)
Saturday, November 14, 2026          (Mississippi Valley State University)
 

Please follow the below guidance

  1. All vehicles must be moved from the Welcome Center Parking Lot and the Althea Gibson Parking Garage by 5:30 p.m., the Friday before each home game.
  2. Starting at 8 a.m. on Friday before each home game, all vehicles in the Polkinghorne Village lot, on the 2 rows closest to the stadium, must be relocated.  Please see image below for clarity.

RVs turned sideways and cars parked on the first two rows need to be moved this shows an example of cars that will get towed at FAMU GAME Day

  1. Parking is available on the grass lot of Ardelia Court at the corner of Perry Street and Eugenia Street.  This is directly across from Polkinghorne Village, behind the brick buildings at 667 Ardelia Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32310, and the RV Parking. The map below demonstrates the location of the parking area.

game day map relocation on google maps to Ardelia Court grass lot

  1. This will remain in effect until up to 4 hours after the game.
Game Day Operations apologizes for the inconvenience the Game Day parking may cause and are hopeful you will enjoy the festivities around campus as our football team competes all season.
 
GO RATTLERS!

 

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