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Spring Break Closing 

  • Saturday, March 9 - Watterson Towers, Haynie Hall, and Wright Hall will close at 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 17 - Watterson Towers, Haynie Hall, and Wright Hall will reopen at 2 p.m.
  • Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., School St. apartments and Hewett-Manchester halls will remain open throughout the break.
  • Spring Break Closing Checklist

Asian and Disability Awareness Cultural Dinner

Christine Ha

University Housing Services is excited to announce MasterChef and culinary cook Christine Ha as our special guest for the Asian and Disability  Awareness Cultural Dinner on Monday, April 1,2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.    

Christine Ha, best known for her incredible achievement of being the first-ever blind contestant and season 3 winner of the competitive amateur cooking television show “MasterChef” with Gordon Ramsey, has also been a powerful voice for the disabled community. Her presence at our Asian and Disability Awareness Cultural Dinner will undoubtedly inspire and educate our campus community.

Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality will cater the dinner and feature a variety of Asian American cuisine. Tickets for the dinner are available online for $25. Meal plan holders may use a meal swipe to make a reservation inexchange for one meal. Tickets will be available until March 21 or until sold out. Get tickets here!

Important Dates

  • New Student Housing Contracts Open

    • Starting 2/13 new students can sign a housing contract, submit their intial payment, apply for Themed Living Learning Communities, and participate in roommate matching. 
    • June 1 is the priority filing date for first-time college students to complete their housing contract, including submitting their initial payment.
  •  Contract Renewal for Current Residents

    • February 20 contract renewal opens for current Housing residents. They can sign their contract, roommate match, and update their profile. 
    • February 27-28: TLLC priority room selection
    • March 4: Cardinal Court Room Selection
    • March 5: Hewett-Manchester Room Selection
    • March 6: Tri-Towers Room Selection
    • March 7: Watterson Towers Room Selection
    • March 8-22: All Areas Room Selection
    • March 22: Contract Renewal closes. 
  •  New Student Priority Filing Date

    • June 1: First time in college students who submit a housing contract and initial payment by and including June 1 qualify for a randomized online room selection date and roommate matching.
    • June 1: Transfer students out of high school less than 2 years who submit by and including June 1 will be entered into a lottery where some will be chosen to participate in room selection and roommate matching for the apartments.
  • Spring Break

    • Saturday, March 9 - halls close at 2 p.m.
    • Sunday, March 17 - halls reopen at 2 p.m.
    • Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., School St. apartments and Hewett-Manchester halls remain open.
  • End of the Year

    • Saturday, May 11 - halls close at 2 p.m.
    • Exceptions may be made for residents participating in commencement ceremonies.

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