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
Friday, December 12, 2025 (Winter Break) All Halls Close Except Duncan Avenue Apartments, Gregson Hall and Holcombe Hall — 5 p.m.
Thursday, January 1, 2026 All Halls Open — Noon
Friday, March 20, 2026 (Spring Break) All Halls Close Except Duncan Avenue Apartments, Gregson Hall and Holcombe Hall — 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 All Halls Open — Noon
End of Spring Semester Students must check out no later than 24 hours after their last exam.
Academic Year 2026 – 2027
Thursday, October 16, 2025 Phase 1 — Online Contract

Housing contract opens.

New first-year students only


You must be admitted to the university before contracting.

Your contract selection time will open based on when you completed your University of Arkansas application and your state residence.

Date Range Applied State Residence Contract Opens
July 15 to August 14 Arkansas 9 a.m
July 15 to August 14 Out of State 10 a.m
Aug. 15 to September 14 Arkansas 11 a.m
Aug. 15 to September 14 Out of State 1 p.m
Sept. 15 to October 15 Arkansas 3 p.m
Sept. 15 to October 15 Out of State 4 p.m
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Returning and Transfer Student Housing Application Opens — 10 a.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Spring Housing Contract Opens — 10 a.m. (Spring 2026 only)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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 6, 2026 Priority Deadline for Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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 16—20, 2026 Phase 4 — Room Selection (For Returning Students)

Select Your Room on Campus
Sunday, March 1, 2026  You will receive a $200 refund if your contract is canceled by noon.

To cancel, email housing@uark.edu from your uark.edu email and include your name and student number.
Sunday, March 15, 2026  You will receive a $100 refund if your contract is canceled by noon,

To cancel, email housing@uark.edu from your uark.edu email and include your name and student number.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 Summer School Contract 2026 Opens
March through May 2026 Phase 4 — Room Selection (For New Students)

Select Your Room on Campus
March 31—April 3, 2026
and April 6-7, 2026		 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 14—17, 2026 Room Selection— Round One (including Living Learning Communities)
April 28— May 1, 2026 Room Selection — Round Two
May 12-15, 2026 Room Selection — Round Three
Friday, May 22, 2026

Summer School Move-In
May 26—29, 2026 Room Selection — Round Four
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Phase 5 — Select Your Arrival Time

You must select a room before selecting an arrival time.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Special Arrival Request Form Opens — 10 a.m.
July 9–16, 2026 Early Drop-Off Time Selection for Arkansans Opens
Friday, July 31, 2026 Early Drop-off for Arkansas Students
Early Drop-off is not available for off-campus apartments and Duncan Avenue Apartments. Other communities might also not be available due to summer projects.

August 2026

 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.