Residence Hall Policies and Housing Contract

Housing and Meal Plan Costs

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Residence Hall Schedule

Fall Semester Opening:
Residential facilities will open for new students by Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, prior to the first day of class in the fall. Move-in will be from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by the university.

Residential facilities will open for currently enrolled students by Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, prior to the first day of class in the fall. Move-in will be from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by the university.

Fall Semester Closing: Residential facilities will close at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. All students not authorized to remain on campus must be checked out by a Resident Assistant (RA) at this time. Any student who fails to check out with an RA will be assessed a $50 fine.

Spring Semester Opening: Residential facilities will open for all students at 9am on the day prior to the first day of spring class. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

Spring Semester Closing: Residential facilities will close at 10 a.m. on the Friday of finals week (Friday, May 1, 2026). For graduating seniors going through the Commencement ceremony, residential facilities will close on the day of Commencement at 5 p.m. (Saturday, May 2, 2026). All students must be checked out by an RA at this time. Any student who fails to check out with an RA will be assessed a $50 fine.