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Move-In 2026
Move-In will take place from August 11 - August 15. All students living on campus must self-select their Move-In date and time via the Housing and Dining Portal. All students will receive a confirmation of their room assignment and the names of their roommate(s) via email.
Students should have selected their Move-In appointment by July 31 in the Housing & Dining Portal. Follow our What to Bring list as you pack your belongings in anticipation of Move-In.
Summer Housing at Illinois State University
Summer Housing is now available at Illinois State University with flexible options to fit your needs. Guests may choose weekly contracts or stay for the full summer, and enrollment in summer classes is not required. This housing option is ideal for interns, conference guests, researchers, and others who need short-term or extended summer accommodations.
Apply through the Housing and Dining Portal. For questions, call (309) 438-8611. Learn more and reserve your space by visiting our Summer Housing page.
Important Dates
Move-In
- Tuesday, August 11 - Saturday, August 15
Fall Break
- Saturday, November 21 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, November 29 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie reopen at 2 p.m.
- Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, and Fell/School remain open throughout the break.
Winter Break
- Saturday, December 12 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie close at 2 p.m.
- Friday, January 8, 2027 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie reopen at 8 a.m.
- Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, and Fell/School remain open throughout the break.
Spring Break
- Saturday, March 6, 2027 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie reopen at 2 p.m.
- Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, and Fell/School remain open throughout the break.
Move-Out 2027
- Saturday, May 8, 2027 | All halls and on-campus apartments close for the summer at 2 p.m.
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