Housing Information

2026 Welcome Week Move-In Schedule

Out-of-State Freshmen

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Move-In:
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Students should arrive during their assigned check-in time based on the first letter of their last name.

Last Name Arrival Time
A–F 8:00 - 9:00 AM
G–L 9:00 - 10:00 AM
M–R 10:00 - 11:00 AM
S–Z 11:00 - 12:00 PM

Matriculation Success Academy

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Move-In:
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Students should arrive during their assigned check-in time based on the first letter of their last name.

Last Name Arrival Time
A–F 8:00 - 9:00 AM
G–L 9:00 - 10:00 AM
M–R 10:00 - 11:00 AM
S–Z 11:00 - 12:00 PM

Operation Smooth Move

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Move-In:
 7:30 AM–12:30 PM
Students should arrive during their assigned check-in time based on the first letter of their last name.

Arrival Time Last Name
7:30 – 8:30 AM A–D
8:30 – 9:30 AM E–I
9:30 – 10:30 AM J–N
10:30 – 11:30 AM O–S
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM T–Z

Continuing Student Check-In

Dates: August 15–16, 2026
Move-In: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Students should arrive during their assigned check-in time based on the first letter of their last name.

Last Name Check-In Time
A–F 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
G–L 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
M–R 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
S–Z 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Students who are unable to arrive during their scheduled time should either arrive before 5 PM or notify their Community Staff.

Fall 2026 Important Dates
  • Aug 12: Out-of-State Student Check-in
  • Aug 13: Operation Smooth Move - FTF & Transfer Check-in
  • Aug 15-16: Continuing Student Check-in
  • Aug 24: Late Registration (add/drop) Ends
  • Sep 7: University Closed - Labor Day
  • Sep 8: Student Refunds Issued
  • Oct 5-9: Midterms
  • Oct 17: Homecoming
  • Oct 19-20: Fall Break
  • Nov 11: University Closed - Veteran's Day
  • Nov 26-27: University Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Dec 3-9: Final Exams
  • Dec 11: Commencement
  • Dec 11: Residence Halls Close for the Semester

 

Housing Process 2026

  • Mar 23: Current UPA Resident Lottery Opens
  • Mar 27: Current UPA Resident Lottery Closes
  • Mar 27: Summer & Fall 2026 Priority Applications Open
  • Mar 30: Returning Resident 4 & 8-Person Lottery Opens
  • Apr 2: Returning Resident 4 & 8-Person Lottery Closes
  • Apr 6-10: Current UPA Resident Lotter Draw Period
  • Apr 13-17: Returning Resident 4 & 8-Person Lottery Draw Period
  • Apr 30: Summer & Fall Priority Applications Close
  • May 1: Standard Room Selection Begins
  • May 1: Summer & Fall 2026 late Applications Open
  • May 4-6: Current Juniors & Seniors Room Selection
  • May 11-13: Current Sophomore Room Selection
  • May 18-20: Current Freshman Room Selection
  • May 25-31: First-Time Freshmen & Transfer Student Room Selection
  • May 30: Summer & Fall 2026 Late Applications End
  • June 1: Summer 2026 Housing Cancellation Deadline ($500 fee after)
  • June 8: Continuing Student Fall 2026 Registration Needed to Keep Space
  • June 15: Fall Room Change Request Form Opens
  • July 1: Fall Housing Waitlist Opens (based on availability)
  • July 1: Room Change Request Responses Begin
  • July 1: New Student Fall 2026 Registration Deadline
  • July 15: Fall 2026 Housing Cancellation Deadline ($500 fee after)

 

For more info contact the Housing & Residence Life Administrative Office at residencelife@uncfsu.edu, (910) 672-1884

First time students should be registered for Fall 2026 Classes immediately following their New Student Orientation but no later than July 1st.

* All Housing Application dates listed are tentative and subject to revision. Late/Waiting List Applications are based on space availability. *