Important Dates for Campus Residents
Spring 2013 Residence Hall Calendar
| Residence Halls Open Early |
Friday, January 18, 2013 at 12 noon Check-in for new/newly assigned residents will be from noon until 5 p.m. New students, especially those who have needs for Hokie Passport and other University services will be encouraged to use this day as those offices will be open. Dining Services Hours Corps of cadets students and resident advisors should follow directives from command staff and residence life supervisors about their specific schedules Students returning from the fall semester can arrive any time or day after Friday at noon; however, returning students are encouraged to wait until Saturday/Sunday to return. |
| Residence Halls Open |
Saturday, January 19, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Check-in for newly assigned residents will continue at the area offices. Most university offices are closed on this day. No check-in scheduled for Sunday, January 20. |
| Martin Luther King Holiday | Monday, January 21, no classes and offices closed *Housing & Residence Life offices will be open |
| Spring 2013 Classes Begin | Tuesday, January 22 |
| Housing Application Process for 2013-14 (Returning students only) | Tuesday, January 22, at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, January 25, at 5:00 p.m. |
| Housing Offers for 2013-2014 Distributed | On or about February 1 |
| Housing/Dining Contracts for 2013-14 Due | Thursday, February 14, at 5:00 p.m. |
| Spring Break |
Saturday, March 9: Residence halls close at 12 noon Exceptions apply for the 10-month residence halls Sunday, March 17: Halls re-open at noon |
| Tentative Housing Assignments for 2013-14 Posted for Returning Students | Early May |
| Spring Classes End | Wednesday, May 8 |
| Spring Reading Day | Thursday, May 9 |
| Spring Exams | Friday, May 10 - Wednesday, May 15 |
| End of Spring Semester for students not involved with Spring Commencement |
Thursday, May 16 at 12 noon Students must check out of their rooms within 24 hours after their last exam, but no later than noon, Thursday, May 16, if they are not directly involved with the commencement ceremony. |
| Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony | Friday, May 17 |
| College Commencement Ceremonies | Saturday, May 18 |
| Residence Halls Close | Residence Halls Close Sunday, May 19, at 12 noon |
Summer I 2013 Residence Hall Calendar
| Check-in day |
Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 144 New Hall West |
| Memorial Day Monday, May 27 |
No classes and University offices closed in observance of Memorial Day |
| Classes in session |
Tuesday, May 28, to Friday, July 5 |
| Independence Day |
Thursday, July 4, University offices closed in observance of Independence Day. |
| Exams | Saturday, July 6, and Monday, July 8 |
| Residence halls close for students not continuing to Summer II | Tuesday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m. |
Summer II 2013 Residence Hall Calendar
| Check-in day | Times and information for summer II check-in will be announced during spring 2013 semester. |
| Classes in session |
Tuesday, July 9, to Thursday, August 15 |
| Exams | Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17 |
| Residence halls close for all residents | Sunday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. |
Fall 2013 Residence Hall Calendar
| Corps of Cadets Check-in – Regimental and Battalion Commanders |
Thursday, August 8, 2013 Arrive and check in according to directions from the commandant’s office. |
| Corps of Cadets Check-in – All remaining Commanders |
Friday, August 9, 2013 Arrive and check in according to directions from the commandant’s office. |
| Corps of Cadets Check-in – CADRE group |
Saturday-Sunday, August 10-11, 2013 Arrive and check in according to directions from the commandant’s office. |
| Corps of Cadets Check-in – Support Cadets |
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Arrive and check in according to directions from the commandant’s office. |
| Corps of Cadets Check-in – Regimental Band |
Friday-Saturday, August 16-17, 2013 Arrive and check in according to directions from the commandant’s office. |
| Corps of Cadets Check-in – New first-year students |
Saturday, August 17, 2013 8 a.m. – noon. Arrive and check in according to directions from the commandant’s office. |
| Graduate Student Check-in |
Sunday, August 18, 2013 noon – 5:00 p.m. For graduate students only in Donaldson Brown Graduate Life Center and Main Campbell Halls. |
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Fall 2013 Undergraduate Check-in Includes all undergraduate housing areas and Oak Lane/Special Purpose Housing. Does not include Corps of Cadets. |
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 through Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday/Thursday are considered 'early'. No special permission is needed to arrive on these days. Dining centers will open on Thursday. Hokie Helpers will be available Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. to help unload vehicles. See your assignment letter in late July for details and parking information. |
| Corps of Cadets Check-in – Returning Students |
Saturday, August 24, 2013 noon – 5:00 p.m. Arrive and check in according to directions from the commandant’s office. |
| Opening Special Events |
Dates and times TBD Move in Information Hokie Hi Welcome Week Activities |
| Dining Centers Open & Dining Plans Active | Thursday, August 22, 2013 for the dinner meal |
| Residence Hall Floor Meetings |
Refer to schedule posted by residence hall staff members in your building or check with your resident advisor directly. All students should attend at least one of their floor meetings. |
| Fall 2013 Classes begin | Monday, August 26, 2013 |
| Fall Break |
Friday, October 18, 2013 No classes-housing and dining operations will remain open. |
| 2014-2015 Housing Application Process information distributed | November 2013 |
| Thanksgiving Break |
Residence halls close: Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Halls re-open: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at noon. Note: The football game against the University of Virginia is away. Dining centers open on Sunday, November 30, 2013 for lunch. Exceptions apply for the 10-month residence halls |
| Fall 2013 Classes End | Wednesday, December 11, 2013 |
| Fall 2013 Reading Day | Thursday, December 12, 2013 |
| Fall 2013 Exams | Friday, December 13, 2013 – Thursday, December 19, 2013 |
| End of Fall Semester 2013 for students not involved with Fall Commencement |
Friday, December 20, 2013 Students must check out of their rooms within 24 hours after their last exam, but no later than noon, Friday, December 20, if they are not directly involved with the commencement ceremony. |
| Fall Commencement | Friday, December 20, 2013 |
| End Fall 2013 Semester; Residence Halls Close | Saturday, December 21, 2013 at noon |
Spring 2014 Residence Hall Calendar
| Residence Halls Open Early |
Friday, January 17, 2014 at noon Check-in for new/newly assigned residents will be from noon until 5:00 p.m. New students, especially those who have needs for Hokie Passport and other university services, will be encouraged to use this day to move in, as those offices will be open. Dining Services will be available starting Saturday, January 18 with the lunch meal. Dining Services Hours Corps of Cadets students and resident advisors should follow directives from command staff and residence life supervisors about their specific schedules. Students returning from the fall semester can arrive any time or day after Friday at noon; however, returning students are encouraged to wait until Saturday/Sunday to return. |
| Residence Halls Open |
Saturday, January 18, 2014 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Check-in for newly assigned residents will continue at area offices. Most university offices are closed on this day. No check-in scheduled for Sunday, January 19. |
| Martin Luther King Holiday |
Monday, January 20, 2014 No classes and most university offices closed. Housing and Residence Life office will be open. |
| Spring Classes Begin | Tuesday, January 21, 2014 |
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Housing Application Process for 2014-15 (Returning students only) |
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. – Friday, January 24, at 5:00 p.m. |
| Returning Student Housing Offers for 2014-2015 Distributed | On or about February 1 for returning students |
| 2014-2015 Returning Housing/Dining Contracts Due | Friday, February 14, at 5:00 p.m. |
| Spring Break |
Residence halls close: Saturday, March 8 at noon. Residence halls re-open: Sunday, March 16 at noon. Exceptions apply for the 10-month residence halls. |
| Tentative Housing Assignments for 2014–2015 Posted for Returning Students | Early May |
| Spring 2014 Classes End | Wednesday, May 7, 2014 |
| Spring 2014 Reading Day | Thursday, May 8, 2014 |
| Spring 2014 Exams | Friday, May 9 – Wednesday, May 14, 2014 |
| End of Spring Semester 2014 for students not involved with Spring Commencement |
Thursday, May 16 at 12 noon Students must check out of their rooms within 24 hours after their last exam, but no later than noon, Thursday, May 16, if they are not directly involved with the commencement ceremony. |
| Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony | Friday, May 16 |
| College Commencement Ceremonies | Saturday, May 17 |
| Residence Halls Close | Sunday, May 18, at noon |
Summer 2014 Residence Hall Calendar
| Check-in day |
Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 144 New Hall West |
| Classes in session |
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 – Thursday, July 3, 2014 Monday, May 26, 2014: No classes and university offices closed in observance of Memorial Day |
| Exams |
Saturday, July 5, 2014 and Monday, July 7, 2014 Friday, July 4, 2014: No classes. University offices closed in observance of Independence Day. |
| Residence halls close for students not continuing to Summer II | Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. |
Summer II 2014 Residence Hall Calendar
| Check-in day |
Monday, July 7, 2014 from 12 - 6:00 p.m. 144 New Hall West |
| Classes in session | Tuesday, July 8, 2014 – Thursday, August 14, 2014 |
| Exams | Friday, August 15, 2014 and Saturday, August 16, 2014 |
| Residence halls close for all residents | Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. |
This calendar may be amended as necessary to meet University requirements. University Academic Calendars take precedence in academic matters. Academic dates listed above are for convenience only.
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