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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 17 - 25, 2024
    Residents move in
  • August 26, 2024
    Fall classes begin
  • September 16, 2024 - November 12, 2024
    Open Room Change Form Available 
  • October 11, 2024
    Fall Break, residence halls remain open
  • November 27, 2024 - December 1, 2024
    Thanksgiving Break, residence halls remain open
  • December 15, 2024
    Residence halls close for residents 24 hours after their last exam or by 12 p.m. (noon) this date
  • December 16, 2024
    Residence halls close for graduating seniors at 12 p.m. (noon)

  • January 10, 2025
    All Halls Reopen
  • Janaury 13, 2025
    Spring classes begin
  • January 20, 2025 - MLK Day & Inauguration 
    No classes; university offices closed
  • January 27, 2025 - April 8, 2025
    Open Room Change form opens
  • February 2025
    Reapplication for 2025 - 2026 Housing opens
  • March 9, 2025 - March 16, 2025
    Spring Break; Residence halls remain open
  • Late March 2025
    Returning student room selection for 2025 - 2026
  • April 2025
    Summer 2025 Housing Application opens 
    Incoming New Student Application opens
  • May 8, 2025
    Residence halls close for students 24-hours after last exam or by 12 p.m. (noon) of this date
  • May 11, 2025
    Residence halls close for graduating seniors at 12 p.m. (noon)