Residence Hall Opening and Closing

The residence halls open the weekend before classes begin and close at noon on the day following the last scheduled final exam. Students who have not paid their fall bill in full by the end of the fall semester must check out of their rooms by Saturday, December 20, 2025. Graduating students have until noon on Sunday, December 21, 2025, to check out of the residence halls. At the end of the spring semester, all students are expected to move out 24 HOURS after their last final exam. The last move-out date for non-graduating students is Saturday, May 16, 2026.  

During the summer sessions, certain residence halls remain open. Students may not leave their belongings in their room or any other area of the residence hall. Students who disregard this policy will be subject to additional charges, disposal of belongings, and/or Community Standards sanctions. Specifics regarding the dates of opening and closing of the residence halls are included in your assignment packet, posted on the Office of Residence Life website and in each building, and placed in mailboxes. Please read these notices. Each Hofstra student is responsible for checking in and out according to the specified procedures, especially if a student vacates prior to official checkout periods. 

Check-in/Check-out  

Residents are responsible for following all check-in and check-out procedures. All check-out materials will be provided prior to December closing (fall semester) and May closing (spring semester). Residents must be aware of appropriate dates and times, as extensions may not be granted.  

Check-out Procedures  

When you are preparing to check out, please ensure that you follow all the proper procedures:  

• Remove all personal belongings from the room. (The University assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or discarded items.)  

• Remove all garbage. 

• Restore your room to its original condition.  

• Secure all windows by closing them to alleviate any issues caused by unpredictable weather. 

• Have a resident assistant (RA) check your room in your presence to note any damages or repair needs on the Room Condition Report (RCR).  

• If applicable, remove all items from your microfridge rental unit, unplug from the wall outlet, and leave the doors open. 

• Check your mailbox and retrieve all mail and or packages. 

• Return your key and receive a key receipt.  

*Failure to abide by these policies and procedures may result in the application of appropriate fines and fees to the student’s account.  

Midyear Check-in  

If you need to check in to your housing assignment on any day during the academic year that is not an advertised check-in day, visit the Resident Assistant Office of your residence hall any day between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.  

Midyear Check-out  

If you need to check out of your housing assignment during the academic year, visit the Resident Assistant Office of your residence hall between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The student is responsible for completing all check-out requirements.  

Per the Residential Living Agreement, the housing agreement is a one-year contractual agreement, and failure to remain in housing for the full academic year without prior written approval for cancellation will result in a $1,500 cancellation fee. Please note: Depending on the checkout date, students may be eligible for a refund of some housing costs. Refer to the Housing Refund Schedule on page 20.  

May Closing (end of spring semester)  

At the end of the spring semester in May, all residential students must check out of their current housing assignments within 24 hours of their last final exam or by 9 p.m. on the Saturday before Commencement. Students who remain in the residence halls past this timeframe will be charged for a late check-out and any other applicable fines. Students looking to remain on campus beyond the checkout timeframe noted above must submit a Summer Housing Application. The Summer Housing Application can be accessed at my.hofstra.edu.  

Early Arrival Fee  

The Office of Residence Life accepts Early Arrival Request applications for students wishing to move into to their fall residential housing assignment prior to their designated move-in date. Interested students should complete the Early Arrival Request Form, which can be found on the “Housing” icon in their MyApps section of their Hofstra Portal. Students then select “Housing Forms” and click “Continue” to complete the form. Students granted an early arrival will be assessed a nonrefundable fee of $65 for every night they stay on campus prior to their regularly scheduled move-in date. Please note: Students who arrive before their scheduled move-in date will be assessed this fee even if an Early Arrival Request application was not submitted. Submission does not guarantee that your request will be granted. Students will receive an update on their request to their Pride email account within seven (7) business days. The early arrival fee will appear on the student’s account in September (after move-in).