Housing Calendar
Housing calendars are established by the Housing Office based on the academic calendar. These calendars give students notice to hall check-ins, closures, and important break information. Students will receive important closing information and instructions in bulletins at the ship email address closer to closures. Students must request permission to stay during break periods and for early arrivals by posted deadlines. Most sports, band, and other group early arrivals are arranged by coaches and advisors, however, individual request must be requested by the students on the online forms provided. It is important that students prepare in advance for permission to stayover as this can affect meals, card access, and other security issues.
Current Housing Calendar
Housing Calendar for 2025-2026 |
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| Fall Semester 2025 | ||
| New Students Arrive | Thurs | 21-Aug |
| Fall welcome Week | Thurs-Sun | Aug 21-24 |
| Returning Students Arrive after 9:00 a.m. | Sat | 24-Aug |
| Regular Class schedule begins | Mon | 25-Aug |
| Labor Day, Halls remain open | Mon | 1-Sep |
| Fall break begins 4:00 p.m. Halls remain open | Fri | 17-Oct |
| Classes resume, 8:00 a.m. | Wed | 22-Oct |
| Thanksgiving break begins Wed 8:00 am, Halls close at 6:00 p.m. | Tues | 26-Nov |
| Classes resume 8:00 a.m. | Mon | 1-Dec |
| Residence Halls close at 4:00 p.m. - Last Day of Finals | Fri | 12-Dec |
| Final exams | Mon - Fri | Dec 8-Dec 12 |
| Commencement | Sat | 14-Dec |
Winter Term 2025 |
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| Session Opens | Mon | 15-Dec |
| Session Ends | Fri | 16-Jan |
Spring Semester 2026 |
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| New Students Arrive beginning at 9:00 a.m. | Fri | 16-Jan |
| New Student Orientation | Fri-Sun | Jan 16-18 |
| Residence Hall check-in for returning students 9:00 a.m. | Sat - Sun | Jan 17 - Jan 18 |
| MLK Day, Halls remain open | Mon | 19-Jan |
| Regular in person classes begin | Tue | 20-Jan |
| Spring break begins, Residence Halls Close 4:00 p.m. | Fri | 13-Mar |
| Residence Halls reopen at 1:00 p.m. | Sun | 22-Mar |
| Classes resume, 8:00 a.m. | Mon | 23-Mar |
| Last day of classes | Fri | 1-May |
| Final exams | Mon - Fri | May 4 - May 8 |
| Residence Halls close at 4:00 p.m. | Fri | 8-May |
| Students should check out within 24 hours after last final | ||
| Students may contact residence life staff for an extension. | ||
| Commencement | Sat | 9-May |
Housing Calendar for Summer 2026 |
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Summer Term 2026 |
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| Residence Hall check-in 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.. | Sun | 17-May |
| Session opens | Mon | 18-May |
| Memorial day - university closed - Residence Halls remain open | Mon | 25-May |
| Special make-up for Memorial Day | Sat | 30-May |
| Juneteenth - university closed - Residence Halls remain open | Fri | 19-Jun |
| Special make-up for Memorial Day | Sat | 27-Jun |
| July 4th Observance - university closed - Residence Halls remain open | Fri | 3-Jul |
| Special Make-up for July 4th | Sat | 11-Jul |
| Session ends | Fri | 7-Aug |
| Residence Hall students must check out by 4:00 p.m. | ||