

Living on Campus
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
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | First Year Student Move In from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Returning Student and Transfer Student Move In from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Friday, October 17, 2025 | Resident Assistant & Apartment Assistant applications open |
Friday, November 21, 2025 | Residence halls close at 7 p.m. for Thanksgiving break |
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | Residence halls reopen after Thanksgiving break |
Friday, December 12, 2025 | Resident Assistant & Apartment Assistant applications close |
Monday, December 15, 2025 | Residence halls close at 10 p.m. for end of fall semester |

Looking to move off campus?
Check out some helpful resources we've compiled for finding off-campus housing and living in the Newark area.