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 See the Move-in website for more information in June 2025. Once you have selected your arrival time, you can find your specific arrival time, date and location under My Details in the Housing Portal. |
| Monday, August 18, 2025 | First Day of Class |
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
Open During Winter and Spring Breaks
Closed During Winter and Spring Breaks
All other residential communities will close.