Important Dates

Summer 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025
Summer I move-in from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Monday, May 26, check out on Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 (if not staying for Summer II or not paying for Interim Summer II housing).

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Saturday, July 5, 2025
Interim Summer I Housing
*Interim Summer Housing is not included in Summer I or Summer II housing costs and is offered at $25.00 per
night.

Sunday, July 6, 2025
Summer II move-in from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, check out on Saturday, August 9 by noon (if not staying for the Fall 2025 semester or not paying for Interim Summer II housing).

Saturday, August 9, 2025 - Saturday, August 17, 2025
Interim Summer II to Fall Housing
Interim Summer to Fall Housing is not included in Summer or Fall housing costs and is offered at $25.00 per night. Only students with a housing assignment for the fall 2025 semester and in good standing with the College may be permitted for extended stay.

Fall 2025

Friday, August 15, 2025
Freshmen move-in from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Incoming students will check in with Residence Life in the dorm they selected for Fall 2025. Students will receive their room key, Cavs Card, and P.O. Box information. College faculty and staff will be available to help our new Cavaliers move on campus!

Sunday, August 17, 2025
Upperclassmen move-in from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Upperclassmen students living in Cavalier Trails will check in with Residence Life in Culbertson Hall. Upperclassmen students living in Highland Hills will check in with Residence Life in Henson Hall. Students will receive their room key (if applicable) and their new Cavs Card.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 - October 5, 2025 
Fall Break
Residence Halls remain open
Smith Dining Commons remains open (retail operations closed)

Monday, October 13, 2025 
Housing Application opens for Spring 2026 Housing
The Spring 2026 Housing Application opens for students new to Residence Life who did not stay on campus during the Fall 2025 semester. The portal remains open from Monday, October 13, 2025, - Tuesday, January 13, 2025.

Monday, November 10, 2025
Requests to Stay Over Thanksgiving Break must be completed and submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025.
*$25.00 fee per night for approved students, to stay over Thanksgiving Break, charges will be applied to the student account in the Cashier’s Office. Official College breaks where Residence Halls close are not included in Fall 2025 Housing fees.

Friday, November 14, 2025
Notification to Residents/Results for Request to Stay Over Break
Notification to residents who submitted a request to stay over Thanksgiving Break will be notified. If approved for stay, the $25.00 per night fee will be placed on the student’s account at this time.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Saturday, November 29, 2025
Thanksgiving Break
Residence Halls Closed - All residents are required to vacate their housing assignment. Building access is turned off at this time. Only those who are approved to stay on campus are allowed in Residence Halls. Health & Safety Inspections will occur during closing procedures.
Smith Dining Commons closed - Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Residence halls re-open at 9 am from Thanksgiving Break
Smith Dining Commons re-opens for dinner on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 
Requests to Stay Over Winter Break must be completed and submitted by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. *$25.00 fee per night for approved students, to stay over Winter Break, charges will be applied to the student account in the Cashier’s Office. Official College breaks where Residence Halls close are not included in Fall 2025 Housing fees.

Friday, December 5. 2025
Notification to Residents/Results for Request to Stay Over Break
Notification to residents who submitted a request to stay over Winter Break will be notified. If approved for stay, the $25.00 per night fee will be placed on the student’s account at this time.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Saturday, January 10, 2026
Winter Break
Residence Halls Closed Students returning for Spring 2026 housing must check out 24 hours after their last exam. Access to all Residence Halls are electronically turned off during Winter Break (including keyless entry). Students not returning for Spring 2026 Housing must check out by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, by visiting the Residence Life Office.
Please schedule a check-out time by emailing wisehousing@uvawise.edu.
Smith Dining Commons and all retail operations are closed from Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Saturday, January 10, 2026. The College is officially closed from Monday, December 22 - Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Residence halls re-open at noon from Winter Break