| 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. | |
| Fall 2025* | |
| Halls Open | Friday, August 15*** |
| Classes Begin | Monday, August 25 |
| Final Exams End | Friday, December 12 |
| Halls Close | Saturday, December 13 at noon |
| 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 2025* | |
| Halls Open for Summer A/C | Thursday, May 8 at 5 p.m. |
| Summer A/C Classes Begin | Monday, May 12 |
| Summer A Finals end | Friday, June 20 |
| Summer A Halls Close | Saturday, June 21 at noon |
| Summer B Halls Open | Friday, June 20 at 9 am** |
| Summer B Classes Start | Monday, June 23 |
| Summer B/C Finals end | Friday, August 1 |
| Summer B/C Halls Close | Saturday, August 2 at noon |
NOTE:
* Apppointments are required for Summer B and Fall move in
** Summer Bridge students have a different move in day, consult your program for details
*** Friday, August 15 is reserved for Sorority Recruitment. General move in appointments will be available on August 16, 17, and daily August 20—August 24.
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.
