Residence Hall Opening and Closing Schedule
2024-2025 Academic Year
| Period | Hall Information | Transfer Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Opening | First-Year Student Hall Opening  | Returning Student Hall Opening August 31 or September 1 *(3) (4) | Transfer Student Hall Opening August 29 *(3) (4) | 
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Halls Remain Open Wednesday, November 27 | Halls Remain Open Sunday, December 1 | |
| Winter/Semester Break | Halls Close Friday, December 20 @ Noon*(2) | Halls Open Saturday, January 11 Noon | New FY and Transfer students Saturday, January 11 from 9AM-Noon | 
| Spring Break | Halls Remain Open Saturday, March 1 @ Noon | Halls Remain Open Sunday, March 9 @ Noon | |
| Easter Break | Halls Remain Open Thursday, April 17 | Halls Remain Open Monday, April 21 | |
| Spring Semester Closing | Undergraduate Hall Closing  | Graduating Seniors Hall Closing Sunday, May 18 @ 10 AM *(1)(3) | |
2025-2026 Academic Year (Tentative)
| Period | Hall Information | Transfer Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Opening | First-Year Student Hall Opening  | Returning Student Hall Opening August 30 or 31 *(3) (4) | Transfer Student Hall Opening August 28 *(3) (4) | 
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Halls Remain Open Wednesday, November 26 | Halls Remain Open Sunday, November 30 | |
| Winter/Semester Break | Halls Close Sunday, December 21 @ Noon*(2) | Halls Open Saturday, January 10 10AM | New FY and Transfer students Saturday, January 10 from 10AM-1PM | 
| Spring Break | Halls Remain Open Saturday, February 28 | Halls Remain Open Sunday, March 8 | |
| Easter Break | Halls Remain Open Thursday, April 17 | Halls Remain Open Monday, April 21 | |
| Spring Semester Closing | Undergraduate Hall Closing  | Graduating Seniors Hall Closing Sunday, May 17 @ 10 AM *(1)(3) | |
Fall Early Arrival Requests 
Break Contract Extension Requests
Important Notes Regarding Residence Hall Opening and Closing
- Please make your travel plans according to the above schedule. There are no contract extensions granted for the above holiday or semester breaks.
- Students must checkout of housing 24 hours after their last exam or by the indicated hall closing date; whichever is first.
- Fines are assessed for late/improper check-out.
- 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.