Break Housing Information
Aquinas Hall, Cabrini Hall, Neumann Hall, and Serra Hall are closed during these breaks.
The residence halls are closed at the following times of the year: Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer.
Students may apply for break housing (via an application on eRezLife) if one of the following reasons apply to them:
- Geographically located more than four hours from campus;
- University-related work, internship, or academic commitment;
- Active, in-season athlete; or
- Other exception listed in individual application or approved by Housing & Residence Life.
Students are not permitted to have guests while staying in break housing. Typical dining hours and meal options are not in effect during break housing periods, so Business Affairs will release information regarding dining near the break.
Please note that staying in Winter Break Housing or Summer Housing incur charges to a student’s billing account.
| Break | Halls Close Before Break | Halls Open After Break | Application Opens* | Application Closes* |
| Thanksgiving | Wednesday, November 27th at 10:00 a.m. | Sunday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m. | Monday, October 21st at 12:00 p.m. | Friday, November 15th at 12:00 p.m. |
| Winter** | Wednesday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. | Monday, January 13 at 2:00 p.m. | Tuesday, November 12th at 12:00 p.m. | Wednesday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. |
| Spring** | Saturday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m. | Sunday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m. | Monday, January 27th at 12:00 p.m. | Friday, February 14th at 12:00 p.m. |
| Summer | Wednesday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. (or 48 hours after last final exam) | Move-In Day 2025! | Wednesday, March 31st at 12:00 p.m. | Five (5) days prior to check-in date |
*Applications will be available via your eRezLife portal.
** Aquinas Hall, Cabrini Hall, Neumann Hall, and Serra Hall are closed during these breaks.