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Housing Calendar

June 15:

Housing cancellations received on or before June 15 will receive 50 percent refund of housing deposit if notified in writing to the Residence Life Office. No refunds of housing deposits for notices after June 15.

Aug 15:

Residence Halls officially open for Fall Semester for new students. New students will check in at the Residence Life Table located in Legacy Plaza during their assigned check in time. Fall Orientation begins- for a detailed schedule, click here.

Aug 16-17:

Returning students Check in Days. Returners will check in at the Bulldog Life Office located in the lower level of the SUB during their assigned check in time.

Aug 19:

Fall classes begin- for a detailed academic schedule, click here.

Sept 6:

Fall Exemption Deadline- Students wanting to submit a housing exemption form must submit on or before Sept 6 for consideration.

Sept 2:

Labor Day- No classes are held and Montana Western Offices including the Residence Life Office are closed.

Oct 30:

Annual Halloween Festival Hosted by Residence Life.

Nov 11:

Veterans Day- No classes are held and Montana Western offices including the Residence Life Office are closed.

Nov 28-29:

Thanksgiving Break – No classes are held. Montana Western offices including the Residence Life Office are closed on Nov 28 & 29. Students can stay in their rooms without making arrangements and at no additional cost. Dining Services will be closed and not available for meals.

Dec 10:

Last Day of Block 4 and end of Fall Semester.

Dec 11:

Residence Halls close at noon for Winter Break. Please read through the end of the semester checkout procedures provided by Residence Life staff. All residents must leave by noon unless prior arrangements have been made with the Residence Life Office.

Jan 10:

Residence Halls officially open for Spring Semester. Students’ access will be turned on for their buildings at 9am.

Jan 13:

Spring Classes Begin- for a detailed academic schedule, click here.

Spring Exemption Deadline- Students wanting to submit a housing exemption form must submit on or before January 12 for consideration.

Spring Cancellation Deadline- Students who cancel their Housing Contract in writing by January 9 will receive a 100% refund of any Housing or Cleaning Fees paid. No refunds for cancellations after the semester starts.

Jan 20:

Martin Luther King Day – No classes are held and Montana Western offices including the Residence Life Office are closed.

Feb 17:

President’s Day – No classes are held and Montana Western offices including the Residence Life Office are closed.

March 10-14:

Spring Break- No classes are held. Students can stay in their rooms without making arrangements and at no additional cost. Dining Services will be closed and not available for meals.

March 17:

Returning Resident Room Sign-ups Begin. Information will be provided via email and Residence Life.

May 7:

Last day of Block 8 and end of Spring Semester.

May 8:

Residence Halls close at noon for Summer Break. Please read through the end of the semester checkout procedures provided by Residence Life Staff. All residents must leave by noon unless prior arrangements have been made with the Residence Life Office.