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Academic Year Dates

Find all of the relevant academic year dates as they relate to Housing and Residence Life here. For other academic dates, please check out AU's academic calendars.

August 16, 2025
Pre-Approved Early Move In
August 17, 2025 - August 18, 2025
First-year and New Transfer Student Move In
August 19, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Sophomore and Upper Division Move In
 
August 25, 2025
Fall classes begin
September 15, 2025
Open Room Change Form Available 
October 10, 2025
Fall Break, residence halls remain open
 
October 22, 2025
Spring Only App Opens
November 26, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Thanksgiving Break, residence halls remain open
December 14, 2025
Residence halls close for residents 24 hours after their last exam or by 12 p.m. (noon) this date
December 15, 2025
Residence halls close for graduating seniors at 12 p.m. (noon)

January 9, 2026
All Halls Reopen
Janaury 12, 2026
Spring classes begin
January 20, 2026 - MLK Day  
No classes; university offices closed
January 20, 2026
Open Room Change form opens
February 2026
Reapplication for 2026 - 2027 Housing opens
 
February 2026 
Reapplication Webinar 
March 8, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Spring Break; Residence halls remain open
March 18, 2026 - March 20, 2026
Returning student room selection for 2026 - 2027 for rising sophomores
 
March 23, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Returning student room selection for 2026 - 2027 for rising upper division
April 2026
Summer 2026 Housing Application opens 
Incoming New Student Application opens
Off-Campus Housing Fair
Incoming Student Webinar
May 7, 2026
Residence halls close for students 24-hours after last exam or by 12 p.m. (noon) of this date
May 10, 2026
Residence halls close for graduating seniors at 12 p.m. (noon)