Opening Dates and Breaks

Find out when the residence halls open and close throughout the academic year.

Fall Semester

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Residence Halls OPEN - First-Year Students

Move-in times and check-in locations are posted on ResLife Online with your room assignment.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Residence Halls OPEN - Transfer and Readmitted Students

Move-in times and check-in locations are posted on ResLife Online with your room assignment.

Monday, September 7, 2025 - Labor Day

Residence Halls OPEN - Returning Students

Move-in times and check-in locations are posted on ResLife Online with your room assignment.

Tuesday, November 24 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Residence Halls CLOSE - Thanksgiving Break

Halls close Tuesday at 6 p.m. and reopen Sunday at 8 a.m.

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Residence Halls CLOSE - Semester Ends

Halls close at 6 p.m. Students are expected to leave within 24 hours of their last culminating experience or final exam.

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Spring Semester

Sunday, January 10, 2027

Residence Halls OPEN - All Students

Halls open at 8 a.m.

Friday, February 26 - Sunday, March 7, 2027

Residence Halls CLOSE - Spring Break

Halls close Friday at 6 p.m. and reopen Sunday at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, March 24 - Sunday, March 28, 2027

Residence Halls CLOSE - Spring Break

Halls close Wednesday at 6 p.m. and reopen Sunday at 8 a.m.

Saturday, May 1, 2027

Residence Halls CLOSE - Semester Ends

Halls close at 6 p.m. Students are expected to leave within 24 hours of their last culminating experience or final exam. Graduating seniors who are approved for Senior Week may stay until 6 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2027.

For more information about break housing, refer to the Break Housing Policy.