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.

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

All off-campus apartment communities managed by University Housing will remain open.

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.