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Important Dates For Residence Halls

Important Dates for Residence Halls (Arkansas Hall, Kays Hall, Living Learning Communities, and Northpark Quads)

Below are important dates for upcoming breaks and end of year closing for you to please note in your calendars. Detailed email instructions will be sent to each resident prior. To remain in campus housing, all residents must be an enrolled students.

Fall Break: November 20-28, 2026

  • Friday, November 20, 2026 - Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday, November 28, 2026 – Residence Halls re-open at 9:00 a.m. to allow students to attend the home football game.
  • Students requesting to stay during Fall Break will receive an email to apply to stay which will be reviewed by Residence Education Coordinator to determine if approval is granted.
    • Fee: $150.00
    • Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Winter Break: December 11, 2026 – January 8, 2027

Students requesting to stay during Winter Break will receive an email to apply to stay which will be reviewed by Residence Education Coordinator to determine if approval is granted.

  • Friday, December 11, 2026 – Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 13, 2026 – Graduating Seniors not returning for spring semester must check out properly by Noon
  • Friday, January 8, 2026 – Residence Halls reopen at 9:00 a.m.
  • Fee: $450.00 for three weeks
  • Deadline to Apply: Monday, December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  • Students returning for the spring semester to the same room do not move all items out.

Not Returning Students: Students not returning for the Spring 2027 semester must properly check out 24 hours after their last final. A form will be sent via email for you to notify University Housing of your departure.

Spring Break: March 19 – 28, 2027

Students requesting to stay during Spring Break will receive an email to apply to stay which will be reviewed by Residence Education Coordinator to determine if approval is granted.

  • Friday, March 19, 2026 – Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 28, 2026 – Residence Halls reopen at Noon
  • Fee: $150.00 for the week
  • Deadline to Apply: Monday, March 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

End of Spring Semester:

  • Friday, April 30, 2027- Study Day
  • Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, May 7, 2027 – Final Examinations
  • All residents must complete a proper check out from their residence hall 24 hours after their last final. Residents are encouraged to begin removing personal belongings from residence hall to aid in a smooth move-out at the end of the term.
  • Saturday, May 8, 2027 – Residence Halls close at Noon and late stay extensions are not granted.
  • Sunday, May 9, 2027 – Graduating Seniors must check out by noon

Summer Housing rates, contract dates, and available locations will be available in January 2027.

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