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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

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
    • Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23: Fall Break 
    • 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

    • Sunday, 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. 31, 11:59 p.m.Nov. 13
    Late ApplicationsNov. 1 – Nov. 15Dec. 4

Spring 2027

  • Calendar
    • Friday, January 8, 9 a.m.: Residence halls open after Winter Break
    • Monday, January 11: First day of Spring 2027 classes
    • Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.: Residence halls close for Spring Break
    • Sunday, March 21, 9 a.m.: Residence halls reopen after Spring Break
    • Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.: Residence halls close for non-graduating students
    • Friday, May 14: Commencement
    • Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m.: Residence halls close for graduating students

Summer 2027

  • Maymester

    Move In

    • Spring 2027 On-Campus Residents: Between Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 16 (based on spaces being ready for occupancy)
    • Spring 2027 Off-Campus Residents: Saturday, May 8 at 2 p.m.
      • You’ll be emailed when your summer housing is ready. You should remain in your spring assignment until HRE approves your move. You must be in Nashville and ready to relocate when notified.
      • Students NOT residing in on-campus housing for the Spring 2027 Semester: Saturday, May 8 beginning at 2 p.m.

    Move Out

    • Saturday, June 5 by 9 a.m.
  • Summer Session 1

    Move In

    • Sunday, June 6 beginning at 12 p.m.

    Move Out

    • Saturday, July 10 by 9 a.m. 
  • Summer Session 2

    Move In

    • Sunday, July 11 beginning at 12 p.m.

    Move Out

    • Fall 2027 On-Campus Transition: Sunday, August 8 through Saturday, August 14
      • Students eligible to transition directly to fall housing assignments will receive detailed instructions in mid-July.
      • Students should not make travel plans without first confirming their summer to fall transition timeline.
    • Off-Campus Transition: Saturday, August 14 by 9 a.m.
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    Students must remain in housing until they are either:

    • Moved into their fall assignment, or
    • Fully vacated from their summer assignment

    Students moving off campus or not enrolled for Fall 2027 must vacate by August 14 at 9 a.m. Extensions are not available. Students who depart Nashville prior to completing their move will be subject to late check-out charges and additional fees.

  • Student Athletes
    • All move-in and move-out details will be coordinated with Athletics. Students will be contacted accordingly.