Res Life Calendar
All dates are subject to change.
See also: Barnard Academic Calendar and Housing Cancellation Deadlines
Spring 2025
| Fri, May 16, 2025 | 5pm Move Out Deadline (Non-Seniors) * Students are expected to move out within 24 hours of their last scheduled exam or by no later than 5pm on Friday, May 16; whichever comes first. |
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| Thur, May 22, 2025 | 10am Move Out Deadline (Graduating Seniors only) * Graduating Seniors who are approved/registered for participation in University Commencement will be required to move out no later than 10am on 5/22 |
Fall 2025
| Wed, Aug 27 | Residence Hall Check-In for new First Year Students * Students will be emailed instructions to select Check-In Time Slots in early August * Access Barnard will email HEOP/CSTEP, FLI, and international students on F1 visas with information about early move-in for extended pre-orientation programs |
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| Wed, Aug 27 | Residence Hall Check-In for new Transfer & Visiting Students * Students will be emailed instructions to select Check-In Time Slots in early August |
| Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sept 1, 2025 | Residence Hall Check-In for Continuing Students * Students will be emailed instructions to select Check-In Time Slots in early August |
| Sat, Nov 1 - Tues, Nov 4, 2025 | Fall Break (residence halls remain open) |
| Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break (residence halls remain open) |
| Fri, Dec 19, 2025 | 9am Check-out deadline for students not returning for the Spring * ex. graduating mid-year, studying abroad for Spring, taking a leave of absence, moving off-campus, etc. |
| Fri, Dec 19, 2025 | Residence Halls close for Winter Break at 9am |
Spring 2026
| TBA | Residence Hall Check-In for VISP Students & Spring Transfers who are international students |
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| TBA | Residence Hall Check-In for Spring Transfers & Domestic Exchange Students (including Spelman) |
| Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | Residence Hall Check-In for other new Spring residents, ex. returning from leave or Fall study abroad. |
| Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | Residence Halls reopen for Returning Students |
| Sat - Sun, Mar 14 - 22, 2026 |
Spring Break (residence halls remain open) |
| Fri, May 15, 2026 10am |
10am Move Out Deadline (Non-Seniors) * Students are expected to move out within 24 hours of their last scheduled exam or by no later than 10am on Friday, May 15; whichever comes first. |
| Thur, May 21, 2026 10am |
10am Move Out Deadline (Graduating Seniors only) * Graduating Seniors who are approved/registered for participation in University Commencement will be required to move out no later than 10am on 5/21 |