Prepare for Spring Opening
Welcome to Residence Life & Housing!
Living on campus and getting involved in the residential community can be one of the most rewarding experiences of college for our students! Our staff strive to create welcoming and inclusive environments that support students’ academic, personal and social endeavors.
Keep reading to learn more about life on campus and stay up to date on current housing information.
What's coming up or Happening Now
Processes in Residence Life & Housing that are coming soon or are open now
| Thursday, January 30, 2025 | Spring semester early arrival check in from noon–6 p.m. *Early arrival by application only. Apply in the My Housing Portal by Monday, January 27 at 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, February 2, 2025 | Spring semester move in from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | Residence halls close at 7 p.m. for spring break |
| Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Residence halls re-open at noon after spring break |
| Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Residence halls close at 10 p.m. for the end of the spring semester |
Students new to the university in the spring or who don’t already live on campus in the fall can apply to move into the residence halls for the Spring semester. Newly admitted spring freshmen, freshman transfers and first year World Scholars returning from study abroad are required to live on campus in the spring and are guaranteed housing. All other interested students not already living on campus in the fall are not guaranteed spring housing and will be offered a space pending availability.
The housing application opens in the My Housing Portal in early November with a priority deadline of December 12 at 5 p.m. Learn more about spring housing in the Application Guide.
Standard spring move in for all students will take place between 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 2. Students will check in directly at the residence halls.
Students looking to come to campus earlier can request to check in to their room early on Thursday, January 30 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a fee. To request an early check in, complete the Early Arrival Spring 2025 application in the My Housing Portal by Monday, January 27 at 5 p.m.
The Spring Move In Guide will be updated by early January with additional details.
The returning student housing application for the 2025-2026 academic year is expected to open in the first week of the Spring 2025 semester. While housing is not automatically guaranteed for returning students, we hope to be able to house all students who apply by the posted deadline. Additional information about the application and assignment process will be posted to our website closer to that time, but basic questions about returning student housing can be found on our Current Students page.
Looking to move off campus?
Check out some helpful resources we've compiled for finding off-campus housing and living in the Newark area.