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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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Fall 2023 Housing Calendar

Monday, August 14, 2023

On-campus housing opens for all new international students, as well as (first-year students freshmen) living in L-LC, EOP, Honors College and Athletics housing. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.

Tuesday, August 15, to  Wednesday, August 16, 2023

On-campus housing opens for all other first-year students (freshmen). Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.

Wednesday, August 16, to Thursday, August 17, 2023

On-campus housing opens for transfer students. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.

Thursday, August 17, to Sunday, August 20, 2023

On-campus housing opens for continuing students. Appointments are required. Review detailed move-in instructions.

Monday, August 21, 2023 

Fall 2023 classes begin.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Residence halls (quads) close at 11 a.m. Recess housing is available. 

Classes are suspended for Thanksgiving Break. 

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Residence halls (quads) open at 11 a.m.

Classes resume Monday, November 27, 2023. 

Monday, December 4, 2023

Last day of Fall 2023 classes

Wednesday, December 6, to Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Final Exams

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Residence halls (quads) close at 11 a.m. Recess housing is available.

Intersession begins. Review recess departure procedures.


Please review the Academic Calendar for additional information. 
 

Spring 2024 Housing Calendar

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Residence halls (quads) re-open for the spring semester at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Spring 2024 classes begin.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Residence halls (quads) close at 6 p.m. Recess housing is available. 

Classes are suspended for Spring Recess.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Residence halls (quads) reopen at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 

Last day of Spring 2024 classes

Thursday, May 2, to Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Final Exams

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Residence halls (quads) close for all students — except for those graduating — at 11 a.m. Review detailed Move-out instructions.

Thursday, May 9, to Sunday, May 12, 2024

Commencement

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Apartments 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

Academic Year: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 

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

Winter Intersession: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (12/13/2023 - 1/14/2024)