Residence Life
Welcome to the Residence Life office website. Here you will find information regarding the many residential communities at St. Lawrence University as well as information about Student Leader selection, housing assignments, important dates, residences, staff contacts, and more.
Fall 2025
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Monday, August 25
All Residence Halls open
Wednesday, August 27
First day of classes
Thursday, October 16 and Friday October 17
Mid-Semester Break - Residence Halls remain open
Friday, November 21
Residences close at 5:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break.
Sunday, November 30
Residences reopen at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, December 19
Residences close at 5:00 p.m. for Winter Break. Students cannot stay on campus during break.
Spring 2026
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Monday, January 12th & Tuesday, January 13th
Residences reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
Wednesday, January 14th
Classes begin for spring semester.
Thursday, February 19th and Friday February 20th
Mid-Winter Break - Residence Halls remain open
Friday, March 20th
Residences close at 5:00 p.m. for Spring Break. Students who need housing during the break should complete their request by Thursday, March 12. Cost is $27 per day or $189 for the week for housing only. Dining Services is closed during the break.
Sunday, March 29
Residences reopen at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 9th
Residences close at 1:00 p.m. for all students except graduating seniors.
Sunday, May 17th
Residences close at 6:00 p.m. for graduating seniors.
First-Year & Transfer Move-In Information
First - Year & Transfer students will move-in on Saturday, August 23, 2025
Returning Student Move-In Information
Residence Halls open on Monday, August 25. Students can return on Monday, August 25 or Tuesday, August 26. Classes start on Wednesday, August 27.
Bed Lofting
Bed Lofting Information
End of Year Closing Dates
Saturday, May 10th
Residences close at 1:00 p.m. for all students except graduating seniors.
Sunday, May 18th
Residences close at 6:00 p.m. for graduating seniors.