Housing and Residence Life Calendar
2026-2027 Housing and Residence Life Important Dates
AUGUST 2026
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August 15 (Saturday) – Move-in day for incoming first-year and transfer students | Check-in: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
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August 16 (Sunday) – Move-in day for returning students (sophomores, juniors, seniors) | Check-in at Reese Hall: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
OCTOBER 2025
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October 10–18 – Fall Break
Housing remains open. Students who are remaining on campus must register with Housing and Residence Life by October 2.
NOVEMBER 2026
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November 25–29 – Thanksgiving Break
Housing remains open. Students who are remaining on campus must register with Housing and Residence Life by November 20.
DECEMBER 2026
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December 11 – January 3, 2027 – Winter Break
Housing closes at 6:00 PM EST on Dec 12.
Students may request an extension until 9:00 AM EST on Dec 13 (apply by Dec 7).
JANUARY 2027
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January 4 (Monday) – Winter Term housing opens at 8:00 AM EST for approved students.
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January 28 (Thursday) – Students approved for Winter Term but not enrolled in spring on-campus courses must depart by 4:00 PM EST.
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January 29 (Friday) – Housing opens at 8:00 AM EST for students enrolled in spring on-campus courses but not approved for Winter Term
MARCH 2027
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March 20–28 – Spring Break
Housing remains open. Students must register to stay by March 12.
MAY 2027
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May 20 (Thursday) – End-of-Year Closing
Residence Halls and Rector Village close at 6:00 PM for students not in commencement or approved for summer housing.
Extension available until 9:00 AM on May 21 (apply by May 3). -
May 24 (Monday) – All University housing closes at 11:00 AM EST.
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May 25 (Tuesday) – Students approved for May Term or summer housing may move to new assignments. Transitions from spring housing assignments must be completed by 12:00 PM EST on May 27
JUNE 2027
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June 17 (Thursday) – May Term Closing
Students approved only for May Term must depart by 12:00 PM EST
Students approved for full summer housing remain until early August 2027