Important Housing Dates and Deadlines
Residential Living and Learning provides a year-round overview of important dates and deadlines to help students and families plan for move in, move out, housing applications, breaks, and transition periods. Make sure to check the university academic calendar with the most up to date academic dates and deadlines.
Spring 2026
| DateAugust 12DateDeadlineDate | Event |
|---|---|
| December 13 | Register for Spring Classes by This Date to Retain Your Housing Assignment |
| January 6 | New International Student Move In |
| January 8 | Residence Halls Move In (New Students) |
| January 11 | Residence Halls Reopen (All Students) |
| January 12 | Classes Begin |
| January 19 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Office Closed) |
| January 20 | Last Day to Reduce/Opt Out Spring Meal Plans |
| January 23 | Spring Room Change Application Available in MyHousing |
| February 1 | Spring Late Stay Applications Available |
| February 16 - 23 | Health & Safety Inspections |
| February 23 | Spring Room Change Application Closes |
| March 1 | Application deadline to participate in Housing Selection for Fall 2026/Spring 2027 |
| March 1 | Deadline for Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Accommodations and Animal Applications |
| March 2 - 6 | Spring Break (Halls Remain Open) |
| March 23 - 29 | Current Student Housing Selection |
| April 3 | Good Friday (Office Closed) |
| April 14 | Stetson Showcase (Office Closed) |
| April 13 - 19 | New Student Housing Selection |
| April 16 - 26 | May Closing Meetings (See Resident Assistant for Date and Time) |
| April 29 | 24 Hr Quiet Hours Begin at 10 p.m. |
| May 6 | Hall Closing I 12 p.m. (Noon) Non-graduating participants |
| May 10 | Hall Closing II 12 p.m. (Noon) Graduating students (commencement participants only) |
| May 17 | Spring to Summer Housing Transition |
Fall 2026
| DateAugust 12DateDeadlineDate | Event |
|---|---|
| July 21 | Register for Fall Classes by This Date to Retain Your Housing Assignment |
| July 28 - July 31 | Summer to Fall Housing Transition |
| August 12 | New International Student Move In |
| August 15 | Residence Halls Move In (New Students) |
| August 16 | Residence Halls Move In (All Students) |
| August 20 | Classes Begin |
| August 26 | Last Day to Reduce/Opt Out Fall Meal Plans |
| September 4 | Fall Room Change Application Available in MyHousing |
| September 7 | Labor Day (Office Closed) |
| September 16 - 23 | Health & Safety Inspections |
| October 1 | Late Stay and Winter Break Residency Applications Available |
| October 1 | Spring 2027 Housing Application Available |
| October 4 | Fall Room Change Application Closes |
| October 8 - 9 | Fall Break (Halls Remain Open) |
| November 1 | Summer 2027, Fall 2027/Spring 2028 Applications, and Fall 2027 Early Arrival Available |
| November 11 | Veterans Day (Office Closed) |
| November 12 | Values Day (Office Closed) |
| November 15 - December 1 | Fall Closing Meetings (See Resident Assistant for Date and Time) |
| November 25 - 27 | Thanksgiving Break (Office Closed) |
| December 4 | 24 Hr Quiet Hours Begin at 10 p.m. |
| December 12 | Residence Halls Close 12 p.m. Noon |
| December 23 - January 3 | Winter Break (Office Closed) |