Important Dates for Living on Campus
Breaks are an important part of the academic year. For the 2025-2026 academic year, important housing-specific dates for breaks and the associated processes are provided for reference.
Information regarding dates for housing registration may be found via dedicated Housing Registration pages.
Important Dates: 2025-2026 Academic Year
| Fall Move-In | Monday, August 18 - Sunday, August 24 |
| Fall Break (residence halls remain open) | Thursday, October 9 - Friday, October 10 |
| Thanksgiving Break (residence halls remain open) | Monday, November 24 - Saturday, November 29 |
| Fall Move-Out Deadline: graduates and non-Spring residents | Friday, December 19 (12pm EST) |
| Winter Break (residence halls closed*) | Saturday, December 20 - Friday, January 9 |
| Spring Break (residence halls remain open) | Monday, March 9 - Saturday, March 14 |
| Spring Move-Out Deadline: non-graduates (residence halls closed*) | Saturday, May 9 (12pm EST) |
| Spring Move-Out Deadline: graduates (residence halls closed*) | Monday, May 18 (12pm EST) |
Important Deadlines and Reminders
CLRE runs several processes around residence hall late stays at closures, signing up for housing, swapping rooms, and more. The important dates to know for each of these processes are outlined below:
| Process | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Summer Room Swap | Closes July 16 |
| Fall Room Swap | TBD |
| Winter Break Housing Requests Open | Opening in October |
| Winter Break Housing Requests Requests Close | Closing in early December |
| End-of-year Extended Stay Requests Open | Opening in late April |
| End-of-year Extended Stay Requests Close | Closing in the first week of May |
Leaving Campus During Breaks
Building Closures
Residence halls close only during Winter Break and after Spring Commencement. Residential students are welcome to stay in their assigned space on campus during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Spring Break. No action is required to access rooms during these break periods. During Winter Break and after Spring Commencement, residence halls close and CLRE will consider late departures/early arrivals on a case-by-case basis. GWorld access will be turned off while residence halls are closed unless late departure/early arrival is approved through CLRE. Winter Break Housing requests open in November, and End-of-year Extended Stay requests open in late April. Questions about break housing can be sent to living
gwu [dot] edu.
Preparing your Room for an Extended Leave
When preparing to leave for a break period, CLRE recommends several steps to ensure your room stays in the best condition:
- Dispose of trash and remove all perishable foods.
- Close and lock windows. Close your blinds if you live on the ground floor; otherwise, leave your blinds open.
- Set your thermostat to 72 degrees.
- Unplug electrical appliances except for aquariums and refrigerators.
- Water plants and feed your fish.
- Turn off the lights.
- Take all necessary personal items you may need over the break – medication, passport, GWorld card, etc.