Important Dates for Living on Campus
Breaks are an important part of the academic year. For the 2026-2027 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: 2026-2027 Academic Year
| Fall Move-In | Monday, August 17 - Sunday, August 23 |
| Fall Break (residence halls remain open) | Monday, October 12 - Tuesday, October 13 |
| Thanksgiving Break (residence halls remain open) *must fill out Thanksgiving Break Survey to keep GWorld access | Saturday, November 21 - Saturday, November 28 |
| Winter Break for all spring returning students and Fall Move-Out Deadline at Noon: graduates and non-Spring residents | Friday, December 18 (12pm EST) |
| Winter Break (residence halls closed) | Saturday, December 19 - Friday, January 8 |
| Spring Break (residence halls remain open) | Monday, March 8 - Saturday, March 13 |
| Spring Move-Out Deadline: non-graduates (residence halls closed) | Saturday, May 9 (12pm EST) |
| Spring Move-Out Deadline: graduates (residence halls closed*) | Monday, May 17 (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 TBD |
| 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 | Opens TBD |
| End-of-year Extended Stay Requests Close | Closes TBD |
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.
Looking Ahead: Important Dates for the 2027-2028 Academic Year
| Fall Move-In | TBD |
| Fall Break (residence halls remain open) | TBD |
| Thanksgiving Break (residence halls remain open) | TBD |
| Fall Move-Out Deadline: graduates and non-Spring residents | TBD (12pm EST) |
| Winter Break (residence halls closed) | TBD - TBD |
| Spring Break (residence halls remain open) | TBD - TBD |
| Spring Move-Out Deadline: non-graduates (residence halls closed) | TBD (12pm EST) |
| Spring Move-Out Deadline: graduates (residence halls closed*) | TBD |