Housing Information
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.
- 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
- 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. *