Residential Life
Welcome Home to UAlbany
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.
Refer to this resource page for information on your on-campus housing arrangements for the Fall 2026 semester.
Please visit our Summer Housing page for additional information.
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | On-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. |
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| Tuesday, August 18, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | On-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, 2026 | On-campus housing opens for transfer students. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions. |
| Thursday, August 20, to Sunday, August 23, 2026 | On-campus housing opens for continuing students. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions. |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Fall 2026 classes begin. |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | Residence 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, 2026 | Residence halls (quads) open at 11 a.m. Classes resume Monday, November 30, 2026. |
| Monday, December 7, 2026 | Last day of Fall 2026 classes |
| Wednesday, December 9, to Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Final 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, 2026 | Residence 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.
| Sunday, January 17, 2027 | Residence halls (quads) re-open for the spring semester at 11 a.m. |
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| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | Spring 2027 classes begin. |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | Residence 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, 2027 | Residence halls (quads) reopen at 11 a.m. |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2026 | Last day of Spring 2027 classes |
| Thursday, May 6, to Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | Final Exams — students must officially checkout of their room 24 hours after their last final exam. Review detailed move-out instructions. |
| Thursday, May 13, 2027 | Residence 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, 2027 | Commencement |
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Apartments close for all students — including those graduating — at 6 p.m. Review detailed move-out instructions. |
Take advantage of our free educational, cultural and social programming. We post all upcoming events on Instagram.
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 so you know what to expect and what will be expected of you as a residential student.
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
United States
Fall & Spring Semesters: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Summer: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (May 18, 2026 to August 14, 2026)