2011-2012 Hall Opening and Closing Schedule

Please note that the residence halls close during Winter Break and students should plan to travel home or make other arrangements. Limited housing options are available during Thanksgiving and Spring Breaks for International and out-of-state students ONLY who apply at least one week prior to the posted closing time. Please contact the Office of Residence Life to investigate possible housing options during Breaks.

AUGUST

Wed., 24 Residence Halls open for first-year and transfer students 8:15 a.m. to Noon
Sun., 28 Residence Halls open for returning students 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Mon., 29 Classes begin at 8:00 a.m.

 

SEPTEMBER

Fri., 23 – Sun., 25 Family Weekend

 

OCTOBER

Fri., 14 Fall Break begins at 5:00 p.m.; Residence halls remain open
Fri., 14 – Tues., 18 FALL BREAK
Wed., 19 Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.
Fri., 21- Sat., 22 Fall Homecoming (Student/Alumni Weekend)

 

NOVEMBER

Wed., 23 Thanksgiving Break begins at 8:00 a.m.; Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m.
Wed., 23-Sun., 27 THANKSGIVING BREAK
Sun., 27 Residence halls open at 2:00 p.m.
Mon., Nov., 28 Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.

 

DECEMBER

Sat., 10 – Sun., 11 Reading Period
Mon., 12 – Fri., 16 Exams
Sat., 17 Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. for WINTER BREAK

 

JANUARY

Thurs., 12 Residence halls open for new incoming students at 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Thurs., 12 New student orientation
Sun., 15 Residence halls open for returning students at 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tues., 17 Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.

 

MARCH

Fri., 2 Spring Break begins at 5:00 p.m.; Residence halls close at 9:00 p.m.
Fri., 2 – Sun., 11 SPRING BREAK
Sun., 11 Residence halls open at 2:00 p.m.
Mon., 12 Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.

 

APRIL/May

Fri., 27 Last day of classes
Sat., 28 – Sun., 29 Reading Period
Mon., April 30 – Fri., 4 Exams
Sat., 5 Residence Halls Close at 10:00 a.m.
(10 a.m. or 24 hrs after last exam; whichever comes first. Except for graduation seniors)
Sat., 12 GRADUATION
Sun., 13 Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. for graduates