Planning ahead and want to know when residence halls open and close? Check out the dates below and keep these dates in mind when scheduling your travel. Only graduating seniors and those working to support university events such as graduation or Welcome2Mason events (certain days only) are eligible for an extended stay. All dates are based on the academic calendar and are subject to change.
Upper-level students are eligible
Application opens on the Housing Portal on July 1st - August 1st
Freshmen are assigned days for Move-in
Upper-Level Student Move-In
Upper-level students are assigned days based on their last names
Fall 2024 Extended Stay, Spring 2025 Early Arrival, and Winter Break Housing Application Opens
Students can access the housing application in the Housing Portal
Students who apply for and receive Winter Break Housing will be assessed a fee
The application will close on December 1, 2024
Spring 2025 Only
Students can apply for Spring 2025 only housing applications
November 27 - December 1
All residence halls remain open. No application to stay is necessary
Academic Year 2025 -2026 Housing Applications will open for Freshmen and upper-level and returning students
Residence Halls Close for Winter Break
Students not approved for Winter Break Housing or Extended Stay need to leave for winter break by 5:00pm
Extended Stay Check-Out
Students who were approved for an extended stay need to check out by 9:00 am on December 23
Spring 2025 Early Arrival
The Spring 2025 housing application opens on November 1 in the Housing Portal. Only approved students can participate in early arrival
Residence Halls Open for Spring 2025
New and returning students not approved for early arrival may move in for the Spring semester
Residence halls remain open. No application to stay is necessary
Residence Halls Close
Students who are not graduating or residing on campus for the summer will need to check out by 5:00 pm on May 14th