All residence halls are closed during official university breaks: winter break and spring break.  Additionally, residence halls are closed for the summer (from the Friday of spring finals week through the first year move in day) except for specific summer housing options.

For safety reasons, students cannot remain on campus during those times when the residence halls are officially closed.  If a student wishes to request to remain on campus during a break, to remain on campus after closing for spring semester or to return early for the fall semester, students can complete the form below.  Reasons exceptions may be granted include academic reasons, on campus employment, transportation if the student lives a considerable distance from campus, or emergency circumstances.

Completing a request does not mean that a student is guaranteed approval of the request.  Students should look at alternate plans should their request not be given approval.  Extended stay requests are due one full week prior to the closing date.

Changes to the academic calendar and extended stay policy may occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This information will be shared with residential students as changes are made in this fluid situation.

Residential facilities will follow the following opening and closing schedule for academic year 2020-21:

• Fall Semester Closing: November 28th at 7pm
• Spring Semester Opening: Students can move into the residential facilities beginning on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 1pm. (subject to changes due to COVID)
• Spring Semester Closing: Residential facilities close on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 7pm for all non-graduates.  Graduating seniors are approved through Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 7pm and can apply to stay through Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 4pm.

Extended Stay Requests for the close of the semester were due on April 30th.  No additional requests can be considered at this time.  The residential facilities will close to all student who are not graduating or already approved at 7pm on May 7th.