Salisbury University students on campus

Calendar of Events

Fall 2025

Key Date Date Information
July 15 Placement letters with move-in times sent to new students (first year and transfer)
Early to Mid-August Some students arrive early. Contact program directors and coaches for information.
August 28 New Student Move-In Day (first year and transfer students who are new to SU)
August 30-31 Returning Student Move-In to Chesapeake Hall, Dogwood Village, Sea Gull Square and Sea Gull Village. Specific dates/times will be assigned.
November 25* Residence Halls close for Thanksgiving Break at 8 p.m.
November 30 Residence Halls reopen at 10 a.m.
December 19* Residence Halls close for Winter Break at 7 p.m.

*Excludes Sea Gull Square and Sea Gull Village

Winter 2026

Key Date Date Information
January 4 Winter Term Move-In (Severn Hall) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Classes begin January 5.
January 18

Winter Term residents return to regularly assigned rooms (unless living in Severn Hall)

Spring 2026

Key Date Date Information
January 24 (New Students) New Student Move-In (first year and transfer students who are new to SU) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. New Student Orientation also begins.
January 24 (Returning Students) Returning Student Move-In 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is for students who attended SU in fall 2025.
January 25 Returning Student Move-In begins at 8 a.m. This is for students who attended SU in fall 2025.
March 13 Residence Halls close for Spring Break at 8 p.m. (excludes Sea Gull Square and Sea Gull Village)
March 22 Residence Halls reopen at 10 a.m.
May 20 Residence Halls (including Sea Gull Village) close at 8 p.m. (excludes Sea Gull Square).

Summer 2026

Key Date Date Information
June 2 Move-In for Summer Session I from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Classes begin June 3.
July 10 Move-Out for Summer Session I from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Students continuing in Summer Session II do not have to move out.
July 12 Move-In for Summer Session II from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Classes begin July 13.
July 15 Fall 2026 Placement Information shared for all students.
July 31 Move-Out for Sea Gull Square students not returning for fall 2026 by 12 p.m. Those moving within SGS should contact Housing for more information.
August 14 Move-Out for Summer Session II from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.