Res Life Calendar
All dates are subject to change.
For other important dates, please see:
- Barnard Academic Calendar
- Housing Applications
- Housing Cancellation Deadlines
- Room Changes
- Room Selection & Housing Lottery
Spring 2026
| Sat - Sun, Mar 14 - 22, 2026 |
Spring Break (residence halls remain open) |
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| Fri, May 15, 2026 10am |
Move Out Deadline (Non-Seniors) * All students must move out before 10am on Friday, May 15 |
| Thur, May 21, 2026 10am |
Move Out Deadline for Graduating Seniors only * All graduating seniors must move out before 10am on Thursday, May 21 |
Fall 2026
| Wed, Sept 2, 2026 | Residence Hall Check-In for new First Year Students & new Transfer Students * Students will be emailed instructions to select Check-In Time Slots in early August |
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| Sat, Sept 5 - Mon, Sept 7, 2026 | Residence Hall Check-In for Continuing Students * Students will be emailed instructions to select Check-In Time Slots in early August |
| Sat, Oct 31 - Tues, Nov 3, 2026 | Fall Break (residence halls remain open) |
| Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (residence halls remain open) |
| Fri, Dec 23, 2026, 12noon |
Residence halls close for Winter Break at 12noon * Students who have not signed up for winter break housing must depart from campus by 12noon. * Students who are not returning to campus housing for the Spring are required to move out from their room before 12noon |
Spring 2027
| TBA | Residence Hall Check-In for new VISP Students & international Spring Transfers invited to the International Pre-Orientation Program by Access Barnard * check-in times will be shared with students in December |
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| TBA | Residence Hall Check-In for new Spring Transfers & Domestic Exchange Students (including Spelman) * check-in times will be shared with students in December |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | Residence Halls reopen for Returning Students * continuing students who are new to campus housing will be emailed instructions for selecting Check-In Time Slots in December. * check-in time slots will be available on Sat, Sun, and Mon, Jan 16 - 18. |
| Sat - Sun, Mar 13 - 21, 2027 |
Spring Break (residence halls remain open) |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 10am |
Move Out Deadline (Non-Seniors) * All students must move out before 10am on Friday, May 14 |
| Thur, May 20, 2027 10am |
Move Out Deadline for Graduating Seniors only * All graduating seniors must move out before 10am on Thursday, May 20 |