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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.

 

Students speak to RAs seated at a table on move-in day at UAlbany

Find your move-in date. Make a check-in appointment. Review our packing list. Get some helpful tips. 

Housing Calendars 

Please visit our Summer Housing page for additional information. 
 

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Fall 2024 Housing Calendar
Monday, August 19, 2024On-campus housing opens for all new international students, as well as first-year students (freshmen) living in L-LC, EOP, Honors College and Freshman Athletes. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.
Tuesday, August 20, to Wednesday, August 21, 2024On-campus housing opens for all other first-year students (freshmen). Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.
Wednesday, August 21, to Thursday, August 22, 2024On-campus housing opens for transfer students. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.
Thursday, August 22, to Sunday, August 25, 2024On-campus housing opens for continuing students. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.
Monday, August 26, 2024Fall 2024 classes begin.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024Residence 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, December 1, 2024Residence halls (quads) open at 11 a.m. Classes resume Monday, December 2, 2024.
Monday, December 9, 2024Last day of Fall 2024 classes
Wednesday, December 11, to Tuesday, December 17, 2024Final Exams - students must leave for winter intersession 24-hours after their last final exam.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024Residence 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 2025 Housing Calendar
Sunday, January 19, 2025Residence halls (quads) re-open for the spring semester at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025Spring 2025 classes begin.
Friday, March 14, 2025Residence 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 23, 2025Residence halls (quads) reopen at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Last day of Spring 2025 classes
Thursday, May 8, to Wednesday, May 14, 2025Final Exams - students must officially checkout of their room 24-hours after their last final exam.
Thursday, May 15, 2025Residence halls (quads) close for all students — except for those graduating — at 11 a.m. Review detailed Move-out instructions.
Thursday, May 15, to Sunday, May 18, 2025Commencement
Sunday, May 18, 2025Apartments close for all students — including those graduating — at 6 p.m. Review detailed Move-out instructions.


Please review the Academic Calendar for additional information. 

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 (Starting August 19, 2024)

Summer & Winter Terms: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday