Welcome to the University Residence Halls! Whether you’re arriving on campus for the very first time with a van full of boxes, packing up for the of the school year, or simply planning your trip home for a break, we work to make your experience as convenient as possible. Watch this page for parking/traffic info, dining options, desk hours, check-in/out details, and more for each of the major parts of the school year. Full details are posted in the weeks prior to each period when the information becomes available.
Fall Move-In
August 25 – 27, 2025
University Housing Fall Move-In dates will be August 25 – 27, 2025. A few residents of approved student groups, including Housing student employees, may receive an earlier move-in date to participate in required trainings or orientation activities.
Students will receive their pre-assigned move-in date and time when they receive their room assignment this summer, so we recommend that students wait to make travel plans until they know their move-in date. Assigned days/times allow us to spread out activity evenly to ensure available resources and parking. Depending on the availability of open slots, if you’d like to request a change to your assigned move-in date/time because it does not fit your schedule, log in to My UW Housing to select a new one up until 48 hours prior to the original date. Please note that you will need to delete your current move-in time slot prior to signing up for a new one.
Note: Residents who are unassigned will get their room assignment before move-in. We continue to assign students daily.
IKEA
As you plan your room, IKEA has everything to make your space fashionable, functional, and uniquely you. Get an exclusive 15% off your purchase both online and in-store, plus options for free on-campus order pick-up. Simply click here or scan the QR code in your SOAR welcome bag to find out more. Touring our residence halls during SOAR? Make sure to check out useful accessory ideas from IKEA on display in our tour rooms.
Lazybones
Lazybones, a local company, will store your items until you arrive and deliver them to your room. Learn more here.
Additional details about fall move-in for the 2025-26 academic year will be available in August 2025.
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Fall Break
November 27, 2025 – November 30, 2025
Information about fall break for the 2025-26 academic year will be published in October 2025.
Winter Break
December 19, 2025 – January 19, 2026
Information about winter break for the 2025-26 academic year will be published in November 2025.
Spring Move-In
January 17 & 18, 2026
Information about spring move-in for the 2025-26 academic year will be published in January 2026.
Spring Break
March 28 – April 5, 2026
Information about spring break for the 2025-26 academic year will be published in February 2026.
Spring Move-Out
May 3 – 8, 2026
Information about spring move-out for the 2025-26 academic year will be published in April 2026.