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 12^th & Tuesday, January 13^th

Residences reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.

Wednesday, January 14^th

Classes begin for spring semester.

Thursday, February 19th and Friday February 20th

Mid-Winter Break - Residence Halls remain open

Friday, March 20^th

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 9^th 

Residences close at 1:00 p.m. for all students except graduating seniors.

Sunday, May 17^th 

Residences close at 6:00 p.m. for graduating seniors.