| Official opening date is the earliest date that students can move into their rooms. University Housing reserves the right to change these dates to reflect changes in the University calendar or for University needs. | |
| Spring 2026 | |
| Halls Open | Monday, January 5 at 3 p.m. |
| Classes Begin | Wednesday, January 7 |
| Last Day of Classes before Spring Break | Friday, March 13 |
| Halls Close for Spring Break | Saturday, March 14 at noon |
| Halls Open after Spring Break | Sunday, March 22 at noon |
| Classes resume after Spring Break | Monday, March 23 |
| Finals End | Friday, May 1 |
| Halls Close | Saturday, May 2 at noon |
| Summer 2026 | |
| Summer A (First Six Weeks) | |
| Halls Open | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5 p.m. |
| Classes Begin | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Finals End | Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| Halls Close | Saturday, June 20, 2026 at noon |
| Summer B (Second Six Weeks) | |
| Halls Open | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9 a.m. |
| Classes Begin | Monday, June 22, 2026 |
| Finals End | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| Halls Close | Saturday, August 1, 2026 at noon |
| *No move-in appointments available on Friday, June 19, 2026. | |
| Summer C (Full Term) | |
| Halls Open | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5 p.m. |
| Classes Begin | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Finals End | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| Halls Close | Saturday, August 1, 2026 at noon |
NOTE:
* Appointments are required for Summer B and Fall move in
** Summer Bridge students have a different move in day, consult your program for details
University Housing reserves the right to change dates to reflect changes in the University calendar.
| New Resident Timeline | |
| February 25, 2026 | Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Housing contract opens for admitted students (open until full) |
| February 25-February 26, 2026 | Fall 2026/Spring 2027 housing lottery for earliest contract numbers |
| February 27, 2026 | Housing contract numbers start to be issued in contract date/time order. |
| March 4, 2026 | Fall/Spring roommate requests can be submitted (closes May 1, 2026) |
| March 4, 2026 | Fall/Spring preferences can be submitted (closes May 1, 2026) |
| March 25, 2026 | Summer B housing contract opens (closes May 1, 2026) |
| May 1, 2026 | Fall/Spring deadline to finalize roommate request |
| May 1, 2026 | Fall/Spring preference update deadline |
| May 1, 2026 | Summer B contract closes; Summer roommate, preference update deadline |
| Early June | Summer B assignments sent to students |
| Early July | Students with complete housing contracts, paid admission deposit, and orientation registration receive Fall/Spring room assignments |
University Housing Department
part of the Division of Student Affairs
109 Askew Student Life Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee,
FL 32306
Hours: M - F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
