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Housing

Dates and Breaks

  • Student walking through Fleming Yard
  • Students enjoying the last days fall’s color on Peabody Commons.
  • Snow on Campus

Spring 2026

  • Calendar
    • Friday, January 2, 9 a.m.: Residence halls open after Winter Break
    • Monday, January 5: First Day of Spring 2026 Classes
    • Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.: Halls close for Spring Break
    • Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m.: Halls open after Spring Break
    • Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.: Residence halls close for non-graduating students
    • Friday, May 8: Commencement
    • Saturday, May 9, 1 p.m.: Residence halls close for graduating students

Summer 2026

  • Maymester
    • Saturday, May 2 – Sun., May 10: Move In (Spring 2026 on-campus residents)
    • Saturday, May 2: Move In (Students NOT residing on campus for the Spring 2026 semester)
    • Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m.: Move OutÌýÌý
  • Summer Session 1
    • Sun., May 31, 12 p.m.: Move In

    • Sat. July 4, 9 a.m.: Move Out

  • Summer Session 2
    • Sunday, July 5, 12 p.m.: Move In
    • Saturday, Aug 8, 9 a.m.: Move Out

Fall and Winter 2026

  • Calendar
    • Wednesday, August 19: First-year and transfer international student move-in
      • First-year students: Required International Student Orientation
      • Transfer students: Optional International Student Orientation (details shared in June 2026; those not participating should move in Friday, Aug. 21)
    • Thursday, August 20: Move Crew Participant move in
    • Friday, August 21: Transfer student on-campus move-in
    • Saturday, August 22: First-year move-in
    • Sunday, August 23: Upper-division residence halls open
      • Continuing students must ensure summer leases/sublets extend through Aug. 23; early move-in is not available
    • Wednesday, August 26: First day of fall classes
    • Saturday, November 21, 9 a.m.: Residence halls close for Thanksgiving Break
    • Sunday, November 29, 9 a.m.: Residence halls reopen after Thanksgiving Break
    • Sunday, December 20, 9 a.m.: Residence halls close for Winter Break
      • All residence halls and Greek houses are considered closed during the winter break period and students are expected to depart campus.
  • Thanksgiving Break

    Dates

    • Saturday, November 21, 9 a.m.: Residence halls close
    • Sunday, November 29, 9 a.m.: Residence halls reopen

    Registration

    • All on-campus residents may register with Housing to remain in their residence hall or Greek house for any portion of Thanksgiving Break at no additional cost.
    • Sunday, November 1, 8 a.m.: Registration opens in the Housing Portal
    • Sunday, November 15, 5 p.m.: Registration deadline
  • Winter Break

    Dates

    • Sundays, December 20, 9 a.m.: Residence halls close for Winter Break
    • Friday, January 8, 9 a.m.: Residence halls reopen for the Spring 2027 semester

    General Information

    • Residence halls and Greek houses close during Winter Break; students are expected to depart.
    • A limited number of students may remain on campus for the following reasons:
      • International travel constraints
      • Verifiable employment or research
      • University athletic commitments
      • Housing insecurity
      • Other extreme circumstances

    Eligibility

    • Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate living on campus in Nashville for both fall and spring semesters.
    • Not eligible if graduating in December, on leave/suspension, or participating in study abroad or internships.
    • Students residing in Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, Wilson, Rutherford, Williamson, or Cheatham counties are not typically eligible.

    Application Process & Timeline for Winter Break Housing:

    StepDetailsKey DatesNotes
    Application OpensHousing Portal opensOct. 1, 8 a.m.Submit through portal
    Priority Application DeadlineSubmit requestDue: Oct. 31, 11:59 p.m.No fee
    Late Application PeriodLate submissions acceptedNov. 1 – Nov. 15, 11:59 p.m.$50 late fee applies
    Documentation RequirementFor employment/research requestsAt time of applicationMust provide proof
    Application ReviewReviewed by committeeAfter submissionApproval not guaranteed
    Move-Out (if not approved)Must leave campusRes. Halls Close: Dec. 20, 9 a.m.Required if denied

    Notification Timeline

    Application TypeSubmit ByNotification By
    Priority ApplicationsOct. 23, 11:59 p.m.Nov. 13
    Late ApplicationsNov. 1 – Nov. 15Dec. 2

Spring 2027

  • Calendar
    • Friday, January 8, 9 a.m.:ÌýResidence halls open after Winter Break
    • Monday, January 11:ÌýFirst day of Spring 2027 classes
    • Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.:ÌýResidence halls close for Spring Break
    • Sunday, March 21, 9 a.m.:ÌýResidence halls reopen after Spring Break
    • Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.:ÌýResidence halls close for non-graduating students
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    • Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m.:ÌýResidence halls close for graduating students

Summer 2027

  • Maymester
    • Saturday, May 8 – Sunday., May 15:ÌýMove-in for Spring 2027 on-campus residents (as spaces become ready for occupancy)
    • Saturday, May 8, 2 p.m.:ÌýMove-in for Spring 2027 off-campus residents begins
    • Saturday, Jun. 5, 9 a.m.:Ìý²Ñ´Ç±¹±ð-´Ç³Ü³Ù
  • Summer Session 1
    • ÌýSun., Jun. 6, 12 p.m.:ÌýMove-in beginsÌý

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  • Summer Session 2
    • Sun., Jul.11, 12 p.m.:ÌýMove-in begins

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