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Opening and closing dates. Learn when the residence halls are open.

During official University vacation periods, the residence halls (with the exception of Hamilton-Whitten and Atkin-Colby) are closed, regular meal service is not available, and students must vacate the premises.  The 2008-09 opening and closing dates are listed below.

For a more precise breakdown of dining hours at the various dining centers, please visit the Campus Dining Services Web site.  

Fall Semester 2008

When Can I Move In?

Student Move In will be a structured process this year. Each floor is given a designated day and time frame to move in on Wednesday, August 13th and Thursday, August 14th. Please follow the schedule to help make move in a success!

 

Move In Plan For Fall 2008

August 11

Student Move In (8:00 am)

South Campus (Hamilton-Whitten and Atkin-Colby)

Returning and International Students

August 13Student Move In (8:00am – 11:30am)

MARCHING BAND

East Campus (Hewett)                                      floors 5, 7, 10, and 11                                                 

Watterson Towers                                             Smith, Clay, and Van Buren  

West Campus (Wilkins, Haynie, Wright)         floors 4, 8, and 10                                     

 

Student Move In (1:00pm – 4pm)

East Campus (Hewett)                                      floors 6, 8, 14, and 15

Watterson Towers                                             Monroe and Adams

West Campus (Wilkins, Haynie, and Wright)  floors 3, 7, and 11

New students moving into South Campus (Hamilton-Whitten and Atkin-Colby) can move in anytime beginning Wednesday, August 13.

August 14         

Student Move In (8:00am – 11:30am)

East Campus (Hewett)                                      floors 2, 13, 16, and 17 

Watterson Towers                                             Jefferson, Marshall, and Madison

West Campus (Wilkins, Haynie, and Wright)  floors 2, 6, and 12                                                       

                           

Student Move In (1:00pm – 4pm)

East Campus (Hewett)                                      floors 3, 4, 9, and 12 

Watterson Towers                                             Randolph and Pickering  

West Campus (Wilkins, Haynie, and Wright)  floors 5 and 9       

                                   

August 15          Move – In

 

August 16          Move – In

 

August 17

          Move – In

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mber 3) SSeptember 3)

Watterson Food Court will open on Wednesday, August13, while Southside and The Marketplace in Linkins Center will open on Friday, August 15.
 

  

Labor Day - Monday, September 3 (No classes Monday, September 3)
Halls Remain Open
        Select dining centers stay open throughout the weekend.
        All dining centers open for regular schedule Tuesday, 9/2.

  

Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 27
(No classes Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28)
Halls close at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 22*
        All dining centers close after lunch except Watterson Food Court, Which closes at 7pm.
Halls re-open 2 p.m., Sunday, November 30
        Select dining centers open Sunday, 11/25.
        All dining centers open for regular schedule Monday, 12/1.
  *  Except Hamilton-Whitten, Atkin-Colby, and Wilkins halls which remain open during the Thanksgiving break.

 

Semester Break (Fall semester ends on Saturday, December 13)
Halls close 2 p.m., Saturday, December 13
        All dining centers except Watterson Food Court after diner Thursday, 12/11.
  Watterson Food Court closes at 2pm Friday, 12/12.

NOTE:  Hamilton-Whitten and Atkin-Colby remain open during semester break.

Spring Semester 2008
Halls re-open 8 a.m.,  Friday, January 9.
(Spring semester classes resume Monday, January 12)
        Watterson Food Court reopens Friday, 1/9.
        All dining centers reopen Monday, 1/12.

  

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday January 19 (No classes, Monday, January 19)
Halls Remain Open
       

Select dining centers remain open throughout the weekend.

All dining centers resume regular schedule Tuesday, 1/20

  

Spring Break (No classes Monday, March 9 thru Friday, March 13)
Halls close 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7
        All dining centers close after lunch Friday, 3/6.
Halls re-open 2 p.m., Sunday, March 15
        Select dining centers open Sunday, 3/15
        All dining centers open for regular schedule Monday, 03/16.

NOTE:  Hamilton-Whitten and Atkin-Colby remain open during Spring Break.

Easter Weekend - Sunday, April 12
Halls Remain Open
        Select dining centers will remain open throughout the weekend.
        All dining centers open for regular schedule Monday, 4/13.

  

End of Year - Saturday, May 9 (Classes end Friday, May 8)
Halls close at 2pm, Saturday, May 9.*
        All dining centers except Watterson Food Court close after dinner Thursday, 5/7.

Watterson Food Court closes Friday, 5/8.

*Exceptions may be made for residents participating in commencement ceremonies.