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Hall Opening and Closing Schedule

2025 Fall Semester Opening
Please consult the Fall move-in schedule that details information on our full drop and go move in process as well as dates students can start residing on campus.

  • Halls re-open at 12:00pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025 for returning students.

Fall Break
Monday, October 6 to Tuesday, October 7, 2025 — all residence halls will remain open

Thanksgiving Break
Halls close at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Halls re-open at 12:00pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025

Fall Semester Closing

Halls close at 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 16th or 24 hours after a student’s last final,  whichever comes first. (A student with a final on December 16th should prepare to leave by 8pm on the 16th, NOT 24 hours later)


2026 Spring Semester Opening

Halls re-open at 12:00pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026

Spring Break

Halls close at 8:00pm on Friday, March 13, 2026

Halls re-open at 12:00pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026

Spring Semester Closing 

Halls close at 8:00pm on Tuesday, May 19th or 24 hours after a student’s last final,  whichever comes first. (A student with a final on May 19th should prepare to leave by 8pm on the 19th, NOT 24 hours later)

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