Please plan ahead to ensure a smooth move-in and move-out!

College housing opening and closing dates are set in accordance with the Academic Calendar which is approved several years in advance.  We kindly ask that students strictly adhere  to these schedules to optimize housing operations.

Fall 2024 Move-in

  • First-year student move-in is Thursday, August 22. (limited evening hours on Wednesday, August 21 as well)  Check-in hours and arrival instructions will be announced in early August.
  • Transfer student move-in is Thursday, August 22. (limited evening hours on Wednesday, August 21 as well) Check-in hours and arrival instructions will be announced in early August.
  • Returning student move-in is Friday, August 23 from 9am – 4pm; Saturday, August 24 from 9am – 4pm; and Sunday, August 25 from noon – 2pm in Pfenning Wilson Room.
  • Early arrivals: Only students who are members of approved early arrival groups/teams may return to campus in advance of the regular opening date. Contact the coach/group adviser for move-in date and time.
    Individual students with unavoidable travel issues may submit an Early Arrival Request to be permitted to check-in early (additional housing fees may apply).  The form opens August 1st in MyHousing.  Deadline to submit requests is August 15th.   Students must receive a confirmation of approval in order to arrive early.  DO NOT ARRIVE ON CAMPUS WITHOUT THIS APPROVAL.  Please plan travel to campus accordingly.
  • First Day of Classes: Monday, August 26.

Fall Break 2024

  • Monday, October 14th – Tuesday, October 15th
  • All residential facilities remain open. No additional fees apply for break stay

Thanksgiving Break 2024

  • Wednesday, November 20 – Sunday, November 24
  • All residential facilities remain open. No additional fees apply for break stay

Fall 2024 End-of-Semester Closing

  • All residential facilities, including off-campus apartments, close on Tuesday, December 17 at 5pm. (meal plan ends at this time as well)
  • If you are not returning to campus for the spring semester OR will be changing rooms, you must completely move out of your room by Tuesday, December 17 and return the room key to the Residence Life office.
  • More details can be found on the Fall Closing webpage.

Winter Housing 2024-2025

  • Winter Housing begins Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
  • Winter Housing ends Friday, January 24, 2025
  • A separate housing fee applies.
  • Consult the Winter Housing website for additional information.

Spring 2025 Semester Opening

  • Move-in days for the spring are Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th.
  • If you are new to campus or moving to a new room assignment, you will pick up your room keys from the Residence Life office (132 Farinon Center)  Hours are Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm, and Sunday noon to 2pm
  • If your room assignment has not changed, you may go directly to your room. You do not need to check-in at Residence Life.  Don’t forget to pack your key and student ID card!
  • Early arrivals: Students with unavoidable circumstances may request an individual early arrival of Thursday, January 23rd or Friday, January 24th through MyHousing.  Additional fees may apply.
  • First Day of Classes: Monday, January 27th.

Spring Break 2025

  • Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, March 23.
  • All residential facilities remain open. No additional fees apply to break stay.
  • Campus services may have limited hours.

Spring 2025 Move-out

Students* are expected to move-out and depart campus within 24 hours following their last final exam or by noon on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (whichever comes first).

*Graduating Seniors may remain in residence through 5pm the day following Commencement

Detailed information can be found on the Spring Closing webpage.

Summer Housing 2025

  • Summer Housing begins Sunday, May 25, 2025.
  • Summer Housing ends Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • A separate housing fee applies.
  • Consult the Summer Housing website for additional information.