Student Living and Campus Engagement (SLCE)
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Important Dates
Below you will find dates for move-in, move-out, and other important dates that impact the on campus experience. You will also find detailed information regarding break procedures, ensuring you can plan your academic and personal schedules with ease.
Important Dates
Use the links below to review important dates from the Office of Student Living. These lists are subject to change. You may also reference the Utica University Academic Calendars.
January 2025
| January 12 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) | Spring Term Move-In |
| January 13 | First Day of Classes |
| January 24 at 5 p.m. | Room Change Hold Ends |
February 2025
| February 21 at Noon | Spring Break Occupancy Request Form Open |
March 2025
| March 5 at Noon | Spring Occupancy Request Form Closed |
| March 8 at 9 a.m. | Spring Break Begins *Students must receive permission through the Occupancy Request Form to be allowed to remain during break |
| March 16 at 10 a.m. | Spring Break Ends |
April 2025
| April 11 at 10 a.m. | Room Change Hold Begins |
May 2025
| May 4 at Noon | Residence halls close for everyone except those walking at commencement and those approved for summer housing. To request permission to enter the residence halls after May 4, please complete the form below no later than April 30, 2025 at 5 p.m. |
May 2025
| May 04 | Summer Housing Program |
| May 23 | Summer Housing Students move in to Summer Residence hall |
August 2025
| August 1 at Noon | Summer Housing Ends |
August 2025
| August 8 | Room Change Hold Begins |
| TBA | Football Move-In |
| TBA | Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball Move-In |
| TBA | Cross Country Move-In* |
| TBA | TRIO Pre-Orientation Program (T-POP) Move-In |
| TBA | Orientation Mentor Move-In |
| TBA | Cross Country Move-In |
| TBA | International Student Move-In |
| August 20 | New Student Move-In |
August 23 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) August 24 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) | Returning Student Move-In |
| August 25 | First Day of Classes |
September 2025
September 5 (5 p.m.) - Room Change Hold Ends
October 2025
| October 13 - October 14 | Fall Break - No Classes |
| *Residence halls do not close* |
November 2025
| November 1 at Noon | Thanksgiving Break Occupancy Request Form Open |
| November 21 at 5 p.m. | Room Change Hold Begins |
| November 25 at Noon | Thanksgiving Break Occupancy Request Form Closed |
| November 26 at 8 a.m. - November 30 | Thanksgiving Break *Students must receive permission through the Occupancy Request Form to be allowed to remain during break |
December 2025
| December 1 at 10 a.m. | Thanksgiving Break Ends |
| December 2 at Noon | Winter Break Occupancy Request Form |
| December 10 at Noon | Winter Break Occupancy Request Form Closed |
| December 13 at 9 a.m. | Winter Break Begins *Students must receive permission through the Occupancy Request Form to be allowed to remain during break. |
Occupancy During Openings, Closings, and Breaks
Students may request an early return to campus at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. These requests are not automatically approved, and students need to provide reasoning for the accommodation, typically including:
- Needing to be on campus to complete an academic or athletic obligation.
- Needing to attend a training or provide a service for an on campus job/position.
- Experiencing unavoidable travel conflict.
If you are required to arrive early due to on campus employment in an essential office, athletics, or academics, the early arrival request must be submitted by your employment supervisor, coach, or academic school. Requests will be approved when possible, depending on reason and availability of the specific room. Students approved to return early will receive an email with information about their move-in.
Do not make travel arrangements until you have received a response, as requests may not be able to be granted.
The early arrival request form will go live on the following dates:
- Fall Semester Early Arrival Form: August 1
- Spring Semester Early Arrival Form: December 1
Important Notes:
- No Utica University moving assistance or moving supplies, such as carts or dollies are available during early check-in during the fall semester.
- Unapproved students found in a closed residence hall are subject to immediate removal from the building and a student conduct referral.
Students may request to remain on campus for parts or all of Thanksgiving or Spring Break. The early arrival request form will go live approximately 2-3 weeks before the start of the break.
Residents must fill out a Thanksgiving Break or Spring Break Occupancy Request Form by the following dates:
- Thanksgiving Break: Monday before break by 12 noon
- Spring Break: Thursday before break by 12 noon
If you are required to remain on campus due to employment in an essential office, or athletics, the Break Occupancy Request must be submitted by your employment supervisor, coach, or academic school. Requests will be approved when possible, depending on reason and availability of the specific room. Students approved to return early will receive an email with information about their move-in.
Do not make travel arrangements until you have received a response, as requests may not be able to be granted.
Important Note: Unapproved students found in a closed residence hall are subject to immediate removal from the building and a student conduct referral.
Students may request to remain on campus after the published closing date for Winter Break. These requests are not automatically approved and students need to provide reasoning for the accommodation, typically including:
- Needing to be on campus to complete an academic or athletic obligation.
- Needing to attend a training or provide a service for an on campus job/position.
- Experiencing unavoidable travel conflict.
If you are required to remain on campus due to employment in an essential office, or athletics, the Break Occupancy Request must be submitted by your employment supervisor, coach, or academic school. Requests will be approved when possible, depending on reason and availability of the specific room. Students approved to return early will receive an email with information about their move-in.
Do not make travel arrangements until you have received a response, as requests may not be able to be granted. The Winter Break Occupancy request form will go live on December 2, 2024.
Important Note: Unapproved students found in a closed residence hall are subject to immediate removal from the building and a student conduct referral.
Break Housing Policies & Procedures
Approximately 1-2 weeks prior to each break, on campus residents receive a Break Housing Notice outlining the specific procedures and requirements for the upcoming break, including the deadline to register for break housing. Limited services are available during break housing periods.
- There will be a limited number of Student Living staff present on campus to address lockouts and other support requests.
- Campus Safety will remain open for emergencies.
- Dining services may be closed or have limited hours over break.
- Many other services may also be reduced or unavailable, including Mail Services, the Fitness Center, campus offices and other student support services.
- For more information on availability, please contact each service directly.
Break Health and Safety Checks
All rooms will be inspected by Student Living staff during breaks to ensure compliance with closing procedures, health and safety regulations, and Student Living rules and regulations. Violators are subject to student conduct referral.
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