Academic Year Dates

Find all of the relevant academic year dates as they relate to Housing and Residence Life here. For other academic dates, please check out AU's academic calendars.

  • August 20 - 27, 2023
    Residents move in
  • August 28, 2023
    Fall classes begin
  • October 13, 2023
    Fall Break, residence halls remain open
  • November 22 - 26, 2023
    Thanksgiving Break, residence halls remain open
  • December 17, 2023
    Residence halls close for residents 24 hours after their last exam or by 12 p.m.  (noon) this date
  • December 18, 2023
    Residence halls close for graduating seniors at 12 p.m. (noon)

  • January 11, 2024
    All Halls Reopen
  • January 15, 2024 - MLK Day
    No classes; university offices closed
  • Janaury 16, 2024
    Spring classes begin
  • February 2024
    Reapplication for 2024 - 2025 Housing opens
  • March 10, 2024 - March 17, 2024
    Spring Break; Residence halls remain open
  • Late March 2024
    Returning student room selection for 2024 - 2025
  • April 2024
    Summer 2024 Housing Application opens 
  • May 9, 2024
    Residence halls close for students 24-hours after last exam or by 12 p.m. (noon) of this date
  • May 12, 2024 
    Residence halls close for graduating seniors at 12 p.m. (noon)