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Key Dates

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SPRING TERM 2025
  • March 30
    • Residence Halls open at 9 a.m.
    • Community Meetings 7 p.m.
    • Returning Student Housing Application Closes and $200 Pre-payment due by 11:59 p.m.
  • March 31 – 1st day of classes
  • April 3 – Meal plan changes end for Spring Term at 12 p.m.
  • April 14
    • Room change period begins
    • Returning Student Room Selection Begins
  • May 5 – Late Stay Request Opens
  • May 8 – 11 – Mid-term reading period
  • May 23 – Room change period ends
  • June 1 – Summer Housing application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • June 6 – Late Stay Request Closes 11:59pm
  • June 7 – 8 – Finals reading period
  • June 9 – 11 – Spring Term Final Exams
  • June 12 – Residence Halls close at 12 p.m. for those not participating in graduation
  • June 15
    • Residence Halls close at 6 p.m. for graduating seniors
    • New and Transfer student Housing Application due at 11:59pm
SUMMER 2025

 

  • June 16 – July 13 – Summer Session 1
  • July 14 – August 3 – Summer Session 2
  • August 4 – September 12 – Summer Session 3
FALL TERM 2025
  • September 8
    • New Student Move-In by appointment 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Community Meetings 9 p.m. in your community
  • September 11 - Transfer Student Move-In by appointment 8:30am-12:30pm
  • September 13 & 14 - Returning Student Move-In by appointment 9:00am-4:00pm
  • September 15 – 1st day of classes
  • September 23 – Meal plan changes end for Fall Term at 12 p.m.
  • September 29 – Room change period begins for Fall Term
  • October 6 – Winter break housing signup begins
  • October 23 – 24 – Mid-term reading period
  • October 31 – Room change period ends for Fall Term
  • November 21 – Winter break housing signup ends
  • November 21-22 – Finals Reading Period
  • November 23-25 – Fall Term Final Exams
  • November 26 – Residence Halls Close at 12 p.m.
  • December 1 – Returning Student Housing Application and $200 Pre-Payment opens for 2026 – 2027
D-TERM 2025
  • November 30 – Residence Halls Open for D-Term (9 a.m.)
  • December 1 – 12 – D-Term classes in session
  • December 14 – Residence Halls Close for D-Term (6 p.m.)
WINTER TERM 2026
  • January 4
    • Residence Halls Open 9 a.m.
    • Community Meetings 7 p.m.
  • January 5 – 1st day of classes
  • January 13 – Meal plan changes end for Winter Term at 12 p.m.
  • January 19 – Room change period begins
  • February 2 – Spring Break housing signup begins
  • February 14 – 15 – Mid-term reading period
  • February 20 – Room change period ends for Winter Term
  • March 2 – Summer Housing application opens
  • March 14 – 15 – Finals Reading Period
  • March 15 – Spring Break housing sign up ends 11:59 p.m.
  • March 16 – 18 – Winter Term Final Exams
  • March 19 – Residence Halls Close at 12 p.m.
SPRING TERM 2026
  • March 29
    • Residence Halls open at 9 a.m.
    • Community Meetings 7 p.m.
    • Returning Student Housing Application Closes and $200 Pre-payment due by 11:59 p.m.
  • March 30 – 1st day of classes
  • April 7 – Meal plan changes end for Spring Term at 12 p.m.
  • April 13
    • Room change period begins
    • Returning Student Room Selection Begins
  • May 6 – 7 – Mid-term reading period
  • May 15 – Room change period ends
  • June 1 – Summer Housing application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • June 6 – 7 – Finals reading period
  • June 8 – 10 – Spring Term Final Exams
  • June 11 – Residence Halls close at 12 p.m. for those not participating in graduation
  • June 14 – Residence Halls close at 6 p.m. for graduating seniors

Residential Education Resources

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  • Request a Housing Exemption
    Request an exemption from campus housing requirements based on specific criteria.
  • Request Housing/Meal Accommodations
    Need to request a meal accommodation or a housing accommodation based on a medical or other qualifying criteria? Students in active status or who will be registering for an upcoming term can connect with Lawrence's Accessibility Services by completing the eligibility form to have your request reviewed.

What to Bring and Not Bring

WHAT YOU NEED:
  • Twin XL Bedding (36" x 80") (Sheets, Comforter, Pillows, etc.)
  • Bath towels and washcloths
  • Toiletries
  • Clothes (remember we experience 4 seasons at LU)
  • Hangers
  • Laundry Basket or Hamper
  • High-Efficiency Laundry Detergent (Not Pods)
  • Fan
  • UL-approved Power Strip
  • Smart TV or TV and Streaming Device
  • Streaming Service log-ins and Gaming Equipment (with Ethernet Cable)
  • Shower Caddy and Shower Shoes
  • Storage Containers and/or Closet Organizer
  • Damage-Free Adhesives
  • Laptop
  • School Supplies (Notebooks, Pencils, Pens, etc.)
  • Personal Information (Health Insurance Card, IDs, etc.)
  • Personal Health Kit (Thermometer, Bandages, etc.)
  • Mini Fridge less than 4 cubic feet (optional)
IN ADDITION TO ABOVE, FOR FOX COMMONS:
  • Pots & pans
  • Dishes
  • Utensils
  • Food storage containers
  • Dish towel
  • Small appliances
  • Dish drainer
  • Shower curtain & rings
  • Bath mat or rug
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Tall kitchen trash can
  • Small bathroom trash can
THESE ITEMS ARE ALLOWED, BUT OFTEN GET THROWN OUT:
  • Futons and Other Furniture
  • Full-Length Mirrors
  • Area Rugs
  • Printers (residence halls have printing stations for student use)
  • Bed Risers (up to 12 inches, though most are only sold in 6 inch sizes)
WHAT ISN'T ALLOWED:
  • Halogen Lamps
  • Air Conditioner Units
  • Space Heaters
  • Microwaves
  • Candles or Incense
  • Any Weapon, including Airsoft Guns and Ornamental Knives
  • Dart Boards
  • Non-UL-approved Extension Cords
  • Pets (except fish in a 10 gallon or less aquarium - one per student)
  • LED Light Strips with Included Adhesives (damages walls)
  • Anything with an Open-Heating Element, including George Foreman Grills, Air Fryers, Hot or Induction Plates, Toasters, and Toaster Ovens or anything with an open heating element (these items are restricted in the residence halls, but allowed in the apartment kitchens)

Shipping to Lawrence

To enable students to ship room furnishings in advance of their arrival on campus, please follow these guidelines:

  • Timing: Students are asked not to ship items more than 2 weeks in advance of their move-in date due to mailroom capacity constraints.
  • Address: Look up a student's "SPC number" in Voyager (requires student login) and use the following shipping address format:
    Student Name
    SPC #
    711 E. Boldt Way
    Appleton, WI 54911