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Residential Life Important Dates

Spring 2026
EventDateLocation
Halls Open Sunday, January 11, 2026On Campus
RA Application Closes Thursday, January 22, 2026 Online
Spring Room Change Process Opens Monday, February 2, 2026 Contact RHD 
Spring Room Change Process Closes Friday, February 27, 2026Contact RHD 
Housing Application with Accommodation Due Monday, March 16, 2026Online
Spring Break – Halls closed  Monday, March, 16-Friday, March 20, 2026  On Campus
Housing Application Due Monday, March 23, 2026Online
Roommate Group Formation Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Online
Easter Break – Halls open Thursday, April 2-Monday April 6, 2026On Campus
Rising Sophomore Housing Selection Monday, April 20-Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Online
Rising Junior Housing Selection Thursday, April 16-Friday, April 17, 2026 Online
Rising Senior Housing Selection Monday, April 13-Tuesday, April 14, 2026Online
Open Selection Friday, April 24, 2026Online
Non-graduating students move-out Monday, May 11, 2026On Campus
Graduating students move-out Friday, May 15, 2026 On Campus
Fall 2026
Event Date and Time Location 
First-Year Students Move-In Day Friday, August 21, 2026On Campus  
Returning Students Move-In Day  Sunday, August 23, 2026  On Campus  
Last Day to make changes to your Fall Residential Meal Plan  Monday, August 31, 2026 Online  
Room & Suite Community Agreements are Due  Friday, September 11, 2026 Contact RHD or RA  
Fall Room Change Process Opens  Thursday, October 1, 2026 Contact RHD  
Thanksgiving Break Stay Request Form Opens  Monday, October 12, 2026  Online  
Fall Room Change Process Closes Friday, October 30, 2026  Contact RHD  
Thanksgiving Break Stay Request Form closes  Friday, October 30, 2026  Online
Winter Break Stay Request Form opens  Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Online
Decisions for Thanksgiving Break Stay Requests emailed out  Monday, November 9, 2026 Online
Winter Break Stay Request Form closes  Tuesday, November 24, 2026  Online  
Residence Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break  Tuesday, November 24, 2026 7p.m.  Campus
Residence Halls Open  Sunday, November 29, 2026  On campus  
Decisions for Winter Break Stay Requests emailed out  Tuesday, December 1, 2026  Online  
Residence Halls Close for Winter Break  Friday, December 11, 2026 7pm  On Campus