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Residence Hall Opening and Closing Schedule

2026-2027 Academic Year (Tentative)

Period HALL INFORMATION  
Fall Semester Opening

August 27
New Student Hall Opening
*(1)(4)

August 29 or 30
Returning Student Hall Opening
*(3) (4)

Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday, November 25
Halls Remain Open

Sunday, November 29
Halls Remain Open

Winter/Semester Break Sunday, December 20
Halls Close @ Noon *(2)

Saturday, January 9
Halls Open @ 10AM
*New Students should arrive on Saturday between 10AM and 1PM

Spring Break Saturday, February 27
Halls Remain Open
Sunday, March 7
Halls Remain Open
Easter Break

Thursday, March 25
Halls Remain Open

Monday, March 29
Halls Remain Open
Spring Semester Closing

Saturday, May 8
Undergraduate Hall Closing @ Noon *(3)

Sunday, May 16
Graduating Seniors Hall Closing @ Noon
*(1)(3)

Fall Early Arrival Requests
Break Contract Extension Requests

Important Notes Regarding Residence Hall Opening and Closing

  1. Please make your travel plans according to the above schedule. There are no contract extensions granted for the above holiday or semester breaks.
  2. Students must checkout of housing 24 hours after their last exam or by the indicated hall closing date; whichever is first.
  3. Fines are assessed for late/improper check-out.
  4. Students will self-select a specific move-in time in the RoomRez portal in August.

Contact Us

Residence Life & Housing: 410-617-5081

If you or your student are currently experiencing an emergency, please call Campus Police at 410-617-5911. You may also ask to speak to a member of the Residence Life & Housing On-Call Team.

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