2026-2027 Important Housing Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Spring Only Housing Applicants may not cancel on or after this date. See section 6.3 of the Housing Contract. |
| January 8, 2026 | All Residence Halls Open at 9:00 a.m. |
| January 12, 2026 | First day of spring classes. |
| January 13, 2026 | All residents who do not take occupancy by 5:00 p.m. shall be considered a “no show” in accordance with section 4.12 of the LU Housing Contract. |
| May 6, 2026 | Spring Commencement |
| May 6, 2026 | All Residence Halls Close at 12:00 noon |
| July 1, 2026 | Move-in appointments open for selection |
| July 1-31, 2026 | Housing Applications may be canceled during this time with fees added. See section 6.3 of the Housing Contract. |
| July 11, 2026 | LU Housing may drop room and meal assignments for Continuing/Returning Students who are not enrolled for the upcoming fall semester on or anytime after this date. |
| August 1, 2026 | Housing Application may not be canceled on or after this date. See section 6.3 of the Housing Contract. |
| August 12-13, 2026 | Move-In Appointments for New Incoming Students Only |
| August 14-15, 2026 | Move-In Appointments for Continuing/Returning Students |
| August 17, 2026 | First day of fall classes. |
| August 18, 2026 | All residents who do not take occupancy by 5:00 p.m. shall be considered a “no show” in accordance with section 4.12 of the LU Housing Contract. |
| December 15, 2026 | All Residence Halls Close at 12:00 noon |
| December 15, 2026 | Fall Commencement |
| December 20, 2026 | Deadline for Spring Only Applicants to cancel Housing Application without additional fees. See section 6.3 of the Housing Contract. |
| December 21-31, 2026 | Housing Applications may be canceled for Spring Only Applicants during this time with fees added. See section 6.3 of the Housing Contract. |
| January 1, 2027 | Spring Only Housing Applicants may not cancel on or after this date. See section 6.3 of the Housing Contract. |
| January 7, 2027 | All Residence Halls Open at 9:00 a.m. |
| January 11, 2027 | First day of spring classes. |
| January 12, 2027 | All residents who do not take occupancy by 5:00 p.m. shall be considered a “no show” in accordance with section 4.12 of the LU Housing Contract. |
| May 5, 2027 | Spring Commencement |
| May 5, 2027 | All Residence Halls Close at 12:00 noon |
For a comprehensive academic calendar, please see our Academic Calendar page.