Important Dates

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.

Monday, November 24, 2025
Requests to Stay Over Winter Break must be completed and submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 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.

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 a.m. from Thanksgiving Break
Smith Dining Commons re-opens for dinner on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

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

Spring 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Residence Halls re-open for the Spring 2026 semester for returning students who lived on campus for the Fall 2025 semester. Electronic access will be activated at 9 a.m. 

Monday, January 12, 2026 
Move-in for New Spring 2026 students will be from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Students living in Culbertson, McCraray or Still Halls will check in at the lobby of Culbertson Hall. Students living in Asbury, Henson, Martha Randolph, and Thompson Halls will check in at the lobby of Henson Hall. 

Monday, February 23, 2026
Requests to stay over Spring Break must be completed and submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.
*There is a $25.00 fee per night-for approved students, to stay over Spring 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 Spring 2026 Housing fees. 

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 
Notification to Residents/Results for Request to Stay Over Break
Notification to residents who submitted a request to stay over Spring 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, March 7, 2026 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
Spring 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.
Smith Dining Commons closed for the duration of the break. 

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Residence Halls re-open from Spring Break at 9 a.m. 

Register for Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Housing
Monday, March 17, 2026 
Housing Application opens for current/returning UVA Wise Students

• There is no fee to apply for housing.
• Housing assignments are made on the order of housing application date/time. The earlier students register, the better room selection they will have.
• Returning students can select housing in Asbury, Culbertson, Henson, Martha Randolph & Thompson Halls. Any rooms not claimed by Monday, March 31, 2026, will be turned over to New and Transfer students for Fall 2026/Spring 2027 housing.
• A $100.00 cancellation fee will be charged anytime housing is canceled prior to August 1, 2026, returning student move-in is Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Housing Application opens for new UVA Wise Students

• There is no fee to apply for Housing.
• Housing assignments are made on the order of housing application date/time. The earlier students register, the better room selection they will have.
• New students can select housing for McCraray & Still Halls, and any other available rooms not claimed by
• upperclassmen at this time.
• A $100.00 cancellation fee will be charged anytime housing is canceled prior to August 1, 2026, new student move in day is Friday, August 14, 2026. See the first-year residency requirement for all new students.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 
End of Semester Closing
All residence halls will close at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, for the semester. Students are required to check out 24 hours after their last exam and complete the check-out process by visiting a check-out table located in the lobbies of Still, Culbertson, McCraray, and Henson Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, May 8, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, check-out is available from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. You will follow the same process as above. Rooms must be restored to their original move-in condition and receive a thorough inspection by the resident and staff member. Failure to check out properly will result in an improper check-out fee, and any damages resulting from an improper check-out cannot be appealed.

ALL HOUSING/RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES will be completely closed from Saturday, May 9, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026 due to various construction projects, spraying of halls, disinfecting buildings, mattress and furniture replacement, building upgrades, room inventories, and other necessities.

Summer Housing Information

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 
Housing Application opens for summer housing 
Summer Housing portal will be open Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Summer Housing for Summer Session I will be in McCraray Hall. Summer Housing for Summer Session II will be in Still Hall. 

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Summer I move-in from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026 check out on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Staying between summer sessions is not an option. All Summer I students move out. 

Saturday, June 27, 2026 - July 4, 2026
ALL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES ARE COMPLETELY CLOSED 

Sunday, July 5, 2026 
Summer II move-in from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, check out on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Staying between summer sessions is not an option. All Summer II students move out. 

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - Friday, August 14, 2026
ALL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES ARE COMPLETELY CLOSED