Break Housing Information
Aquinas Hall, Cabrini Hall, Neumann Hall, and Serra Hall are closed during these breaks.
The residence halls are closed at the following times of the year: Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer.
Students may apply for break housing (via an application on the MCR Housing App) if one of the following reasons apply to them:
- Geographically located more than four hours from campus;
- University-related work, internship, or academic commitment;
- Active, in-season athlete; or
- Other exception listed in individual application or approved by Residence Life.
Students are not permitted to have guests while staying in break housing. Typical dining hours and meal options are not in effect during break housing periods, Business Affairs will release information regarding dining near the break.
Please note that staying in Winter Break Housing or Summer Housing incur charges to a student’s billing account.
| Break | Halls Close Before Break | Halls Open After Break | Application Opens* | Application Closes* |
| Thanksgiving | Wednesday, November 27 at 10 a.m. | Sunday, December 1 at 10 a.m. | Monday, October 21 at Noon | Friday, November 15 at Noon |
| Winter | Wednesday, December 18 at 10 a.m. | Monday, January 13 at 2 p.m. | Tuesday, November 12 at Noon | Wednesday, December 4 at Noon |
| Spring | Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m. | Sunday, March 9 at 10 a.m. | Monday, January 27 at Noon | Friday, February 14 at Noon |
| Summer | Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. (or 48 hours after last final exam) | Move-In Day 2025 | Wednesday, March 31 at Noon | Five (5) days prior to check-in date |
Applications will be available via the MCR Housing App.
Aquinas Hall, Cabrini Hall, Neumann Hall, and Serra Hall are closed during these breaks.