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Residential Life

Welcome Home to UAlbany

Live Better on Campus

Our residence halls and apartments are where you’ll lay your head at night, but it’s the friends you’ll make and the experiences you’ll share in our vibrant and engaging community that will make UAlbany truly feel like home.

You’ll be within walking distance of classes, club meetings, dining, bus stops, fitness centers, a state-of-the-art medical center, events and more — so, it’s no surprise that students who live on campus all four years do better academically, feel more connected to the campus community and graduate at higher rates than students who don’t.

 

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Need to stay on campus during Thanksgiving Recess, Winter Intersession and/or Spring Recess? We’ve got you covered.

Housing Calendars 

Please visit our Summer Housing page for additional information. 
 

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Spring 2026 Housing Calendar
Spring 2026 Housing Calendar
Sunday, January 18, 2026Residence halls (quads) re-open for the spring semester at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026Spring 2026 classes begin.
Friday, March 13, 2026Residence halls (quads) close at 6 p.m. Recess housing is available to residents assigned to a recess building. Classes are suspended for Spring Recess. Review recess departure procedures.
Sunday, March 22, 2026Residence halls (quads) reopen at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026Last day of Spring 2026 classes
Thursday, May 7, to Wednesday, May 13, 2026Final Exams — students must officially checkout of their room 24 hours after their last final exam. Review detailed move-out instructions.
Thursday, May 14, 2026Residence halls (quads) close for all students — except for those graduating — at 11 a.m. Review detailed move-out instructions.
Thursday, May 14, to Sunday, May 17, 2026Commencement
Sunday, May 17, 2026Apartments close for all students — including those graduating — at 6 p.m. Review detailed move-out instructions.


Please review the Academic Calendar for additional information. 

Fall 2026 Housing Calendar
Fall 2026 Housing Calendar
Monday, August 17, 2026On-campus housing opens for all new international students, as well as first-year students (freshmen) living in L-LC, EOP, Honors College and Freshmen Athletes. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.
Tuesday, August 18, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026On-campus housing opens for all other first-year students (freshmen). Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.
Wednesday, August 19, to Thursday, August 20, 2026On-campus housing opens for transfer students. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.
Thursday, August 20, to Sunday, August 23, 2026On-campus housing opens for continuing students. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.
Monday, August 24, 2026Fall 2026 classes begin.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026Residence halls (quads) close at 11 a.m. Recess housing is available only to residents assigned to a recess building. Classes are suspended for Thanksgiving Break. Review recess departure procedures.
Sunday, November 29, 2026Residence halls (quads) open at 11 a.m. Classes resume Monday, November 30, 2026.
Monday, December 7, 2026Last day of Fall 2026 classes
Wednesday, December 9, to Tuesday, December 15, 2026Final Exams — students must leave for winter intersession 24 hours after their last final exam. Review detailed recess departure and/or move-out instructions.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026Residence halls (quads) close at 11 a.m. Recess housing is available only to residents assigned to a recess building. Intersession begins. Review recess departure procedures.


Please review the Academic Calendar for additional information. 

Spring 2027 Housing Calendar
Spring 2027 Housing Calendar
Sunday, January 17, 2027Residence halls (quads) re-open for the spring semester at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, January 20, 2027Spring 2027 classes begin.
Friday, March 12, 2027Residence halls (quads) close at 6 p.m. Recess housing is available to residents assigned to a recess building. Classes are suspended for Spring Recess. Review recess departure procedures.
Sunday, March 21, 2027Residence halls (quads) reopen at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 4, 2026Last day of Spring 2027 classes
Thursday, May 6, to Wednesday, May 12, 2027Final Exams — students must officially checkout of their room 24 hours after their last final exam. Review detailed move-out instructions.
Thursday, May 13, 2027Residence halls (quads) close for all students — except for those graduating — at 11 a.m. Review detailed move-out instructions.
Thursday, May 13, to Sunday, May 16, 2027Commencement
Sunday, May 16, 2027Apartments close for all students — including those graduating — at 6 p.m. Review detailed move-out instructions.
Attend a Free Event
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Take advantage of our free educational, cultural and social programming. We post all upcoming events on Instagram.

Take a Virtual Tour
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Living on campus is the best way to experience – and take advantage of – all that UAlbany has to offer. See for yourself!

Review our Procedures
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Review our procedures so you know what to expect and what will be expected of you as a residential student.

Department of Residential Life
State Quad U-Lounge

1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
United States

Phone
Fax
518-442-5835
Office Hours

Fall & Spring Semesters: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.