Important Housing Dates and Processes

Below, you will see a preview of some of the important dates throughout the academic year, to assist with your planning. Please keep in mind, these dates are reviewed throughout the year, so may adjust slightly.

Academic Year 2026-2027

DateProcess
Early Arrivals – Information sent in July to fall residents. Extra charges may apply.
Friday, September 4thLast day to cancel/vacate housing without incurring semester charges (cancellation fees may still apply)
Friday, September 4th-Monday, September 7, 2026Move In Days
Tuesday, September 15, 2026Last day to register for classes without permission code – Residential Students must be enrolled full time
Tuesday, September 22, 2026Last day to register for classes (permission code required)
September 21-24, 2026Room Change Request Form available in URI My Housing portal
October 1-November 1, 2026RA Applications available for Academic Year 2027-2028 in URI My Housing portal
Late OctoberJ-term/Winter Break Housing Application Available in URI My Housing portal
December 16-21, 2026Finals week – 24 Hour quiet hours within residence halls
Wednesday, December 23, 2026Winter break begins, Halls close at noon for all residents without winter break housing
Thursday, January 21, 2027Halls open for new residents
Friday, January 22, 2027Last day to cancel/vacate housing without incurring semester charges (cancellation fees may still apply)
Saturday, January 23, 2027Halls open for returning residents
Thursday, January 28, 2027Priority Housing Application Available for Academic year 2027-2028 (Incoming First-Year, Transfer, and Returning Students)
Thursday, February 11, 2027Priority Housing Application Deadline for returning students requesting housing for Academic Year 2027-2028
March 9-16, 2027Initial round of Room Selection for returning students
March 22-26, 2027Spring Break
Late March/Early AprilCancelation Form available for returning students with a Fall 2027 housing assignment (charges may apply)
May 1, 2027Deposit deadline for incoming First-Year Students (Academic Year 2027-2028)
May 1, 2027Incoming Student Roommate Group Function available (Academic Year 2027-2028)
Thursday, May 6-Wednesday, May 12, 2027Finals week – 24 Hour quiet hours within residence halls
Thursday, May 13, 2027Summer break begins, Halls close at noon for all residents without Summer housing or extension
Tuesday, May 25, 2027Priority Housing Application Deadline for incoming first-year students requesting housing for Academic Year 2027-2028
Wednesday, May 26, 2027Roommate Group Function closes for incoming first-year students 
Early JulyRoom Assignment information sent to incoming students