Contract Dates
Below you will find a list of dates important to the housing contract process and opening and closing dates for the residence halls.
Housing Contract Dates
| Academic Year 2025 – 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | Returning and Transfer Student Housing Application Opens — 10 a.m. Greek Housing Contract Opens |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | Phase 1 — Online Contract Housing contract opens. — 3 p.m. New first-year students only You must be admitted to the university before contracting. |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | Spring Housing Contract Opens — 10 a.m. (Spring 2025 only) |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | Spring Off Campus Meal Plan Contract Opens — 10 a.m. (Spring 2025 only) |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | Phase 2 — Profiles and Meal Plan Set-up Includes Living Learning Community application and profile set-up for roommate matching — 10 a.m. This phase is not as time sensitive as other phases of the contracting process. |
| Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | Priority Deadline for Living Learning Communities (LLCs) |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | Phase 3 — Roommate Selection Roommate Selection Opens — 10 a.m. This phase is not as time sensitive as other phases of the contracting process. |
| February 17—21, 2025 | Phase 4 — Room Selection (For Returning Students) Select Your Room on Campus |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | You will receive a $200 refund if your contract is canceled by noon on March 1, 2025. To cancel, email housing@uark.edu from your uark.edu email and include your name and student number. |
| Saturday, March 15, 2025 | You will receive a $100 refund if your contract is canceled by noon on March 15,
2025. To cancel, email housing@uark.edu from your uark.edu email and include your name and student number. |
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Summer School Contract 2025 Opens |
| April and May | Phase 4 — Room Selection (For New Students) Select Your Room on Campus |
| April 1—4, 2025 and April 7-8, 2025 |
Honors Room Selection Honors housing priority is reserved for admitted honors students who applied to the Honors College by December 15 of their senior year. |
| April 15—18, 2025 | Room Selection— Round One (including Living Learning Communities) |
| April 29— May 2, 2025 | Room Selection — Round Two |
| May 13-16, 2025 | Room Selection — Round Three |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 |
Summer School Move-In |
| May 27—30, 2025 | Room Selection — Round Four Additional rounds of room selection will be offered as needed |
| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | Phase 5 — Select Arrival Time Arrival Time Selection Opens - 10 a.m. |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | Special Arrival Request Form Opens — 10 a.m. |
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August 2025 |
Move-In Across Campus
Once you have selected your arrival time, you can find your specific arrival time, date and location under My Details in the Housing Portal. |
| Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 | Early Drop-off for Arkansas Students
Does not include off-campus apartments, Duncan Avenue Apartments and Walton Hall. |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Sorority Move-In
$35 Early Arrival Charge May Apply Sorority Recruitment (See Below) Band and Lead Hogs Move-In All Communities General Move-In $35 Early Arrival Charge May Apply Hotz, Humphreys, Pomfret C Only and Yocum |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Sorority Move-In
Sorority Recruitment (See Below) General Move-In All communities |
| Friday, August 8, 2025 | Sorority Move-In
Sorority Recruitment (See Below) General Move-In All communities |
| Saturday, August 9, 2025 | General Move-In All communities |
| August 11-16, 2025 | Open Move-In
All communities Parking lots no longer protected |
| Monday, August 18, 2025 | First Day of Class |
Sorority Move-In By Hall
| Residence Hall | Move-In Dates |
|---|---|
| Adohi | Wed 8/6, Thu 8/7 |
| Cardinal | Wed 8/6, Thu 8/7 |
| Duncan | Wed 8/6 |
| Founders | Wed 8/6 |
| Gibson | Wed 8/6 |
| Gregson | Wed 8/6 |
| Futrall | Wed 8/6, Thu 8/7 |
| Holcombe | Wed 8/6 |
| Hotz | Wed 8/6 |
| Humphreys | Wed 8/6 |
| Locale | Wed 8/6 |
| Maples | Wed 8/6, Thu 8/7 |
| Marshall | Wed 8/6, Thu 8/7 |
| Pomfret | Wed 8/6 |
| Quad (Clark, Harding, Gatewood, Morgan) | Wed 8/6 |
| Reid | Wed 8/6, Thu 8/7, Fri 8/8 |
| Walton | Wed 8/6 |
| Yocum | Wed 8/6 |
Residence Hall Opening and Closing Dates
2024-2025 Academic Year
| Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 (Winter Break) | Halls Close — 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 | Halls Open — Noon |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break) | Halls Close — 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Halls Open — Noon |
| End of Spring Semester | Students must check out no later than 24 hours after their last exam. |
Open During Winter and Spring Breaks
Closed During Winter and Spring Breaks
2025-2026 Academic Year
| Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 (Winter Break) | Halls Close — 5 p.m. |
| Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 | Halls Open — Noon |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 (Spring Break) | Halls Close — 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Halls Open — Noon |
| End of Spring Semester | Students must check out no later than 24 hours after their last exam. |
Open During Winter and Spring Breaks
Closed During Winter and Spring Breaks
All other residential communities will close.