Residence Hall Opening and Closing

Find all of the important Residence Hall Opening and Closing Dates so you are in the loop for the move-in/move-out process, including Winter & Spring break hall closures.

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Academic Year Residence Hall Move-In Day

New, incoming students may move begin moving in
8:00 a.m. on Monday August 24, 2026
Returning students not participating in Bridge Week or preseason activities may arrive
Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Winter & Spring Break Hall Closing

The following halls remain open during the academic year; students are not required to vacate:

All other halls must vacate during break:

Winter Break

All students must vacate by
7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026
Return on Sunday, January 17, 2027

Spring Break

All students must vacate by
7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2027
Return on Sunday, March 21, 2027

Academic Year Residence Hall Closing

Fall Semester

Residence halls do not close at all during the fall semester

Academic Year End

All students must vacate by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2027
Commencement participants must get approval by Housing or Residence Life to vacate by 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2027
Students who will be participating in Commencement need to email um.housing@maine.edu with their role in Commencement (such as graduating, Color Guard, etc) to be placed on the extended stay list and may stay in their residence hall until 7:00pm Saturday, May 8, 2026

Subject to change depending on the date and location of Commencement.

Black Bear Bridge Week

For incoming first-year students

Aug. 24-28

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