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
| Mid-October 2025 | Thanksgiving break housing application opens |
| Friday, October 17, 2025 | 2026-2027 Resident Assistant & Apartment Assistant applications open |
| Early November 2025 | Spring Semester 2026 housing application opens |
| Friday, November 21, 2025 | Residence halls close at 7 p.m. for Thanksgiving break |
| Sunday, November 30, 2025 | Residence halls reopen at Noon after Thanksgiving break |
| Friday, December 12, 2025 | 2026-2027 Resident Assistant & Apartment Assistant applications close |
| Monday, December 15, 2025 | Residence halls close at 10 p.m. for end of fall semester |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | Residence hall check-in for Winter Session |
| Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Residence hall check-in for Spring semester |
| Early February 2026 | 2026-2027 Returning Student housing application opens |
We know some students like to plan ahead! Residence halls will close at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 21, for Thanksgiving Break, and will reopen on Sunday, November 30, at noon. Students will have the option to apply for a late stay or full-break access at no additional cost. Check back in mid-October for more information and instructions on how to apply.
Looking to move off campus?
Check out some helpful resources we've compiled for finding off-campus housing and living in the Newark area.