Residential Calendar - Living on Campus - Christopher Newport University

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Residential Calendar

Last updated May 31, 2022
All dates subject to change based on changes to the academic calendar.

2022-23 Academic Year

Date Event
Saturday
07/23/2022

12-Month Occupancy Units Move-In Begins

Hall openings for Rappahannock River, Greek Village, Presidents, Harrison, and Madison begin at 9 a.m.; check-in for Rappahannock River is at the James River front desk. East Campus is at the east area office.

Friday-Sunday
08/12-14/2022

First-Year Student Move-In

Potomac North, York East and West will take place Friday, August 12, Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Santoro Hall will take place Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14, 2022.

*All students must register for a move-in date and time. More information will be provided to students once they receive their room assignment.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

New Transfer Student Move-In

Transfer students should plan to arrive on campus on Wednesday, August 17 in order to participate in Changing Tides on August 18.

Saturday-Sunday
08/20-21/2022

Returning Student Move-In

Hall openings for returning students in James River, Potomac River, Warwick River, CNU Landing, Jefferson, Monroe, Taylor, Tyler, Washington and Wilson

*Students will be required to register for a move-in date and time.  Registration links will be sent out in early August.

Tuesday
09/06/2022

Fall Term Room Change Period Begins

Residents may request room changes for convenience if openings are available; fees apply

Saturday-Tuesday
10/08-11/2022

Fall Break

Residence halls do not close; all students may remain on campus; no meals served in dining halls

Friday
11/04/2022

Fall Room Change Period Ends

No convenience room changes may occur until after final exams / winter break

Wendesday-Sunday
11/23-27/2022

Thanksgiving Break

Main campus residence halls close at noon on Wednesday; all students must vacate (belongings may remain); Main campus halls reopen Sunday at noon; East and North Campus residence halls remain open throughout

Friday
12/02/2022

24-Hour Quiet Begins at 9 p.m.

Quiet hours remain in place until Sunday, December 11, 2022

Sunday
12/11/2022

Winter Break Begins

Main campus residence halls close at noon; all students must vacate; students planning to return to the same room in January may leave belongings in the room; East and North Campus residence halls remain open throughout

Thursday
01/05/2023

New to Campus and Transfer Students Move-In

New students may move to campus to participate in the Changing Tides orientation program

Saturday
01/07/2023

Returning Students Return to Campus

Main campus residents may return from winter break

Monday
01/23/2023

Spring Room Change Period Begins

Residents may request room changes for convenience if openings are available; fees apply

Saturday-Sunday
03/04-12/2023

Spring Recess

Main campus residence halls close at noon on Saturday; all students must vacate (belongings may remain); main campus halls reopen Sunday at noon; East & North Campus residence halls remain open throughout

Friday
03/31/2023

Spring Room Change Period Ends

Convenience room changes no longer accepted

Monday
04/24/2023

24-Hour Quiet Begins at 9 p.m.

Quiet hours remain in place until Friday 05/03/2023

Wednesday
05/03/2023

Main Campus Move-Out

Hall closings for James River, Potomac River, Santoro, Warwick River and York River; students must vacate and remove all belongings by noon; follow posted instructions for express check-out; East and North Campus residence halls remain open

Tuesday
05/09/2023

May Term Move-In

Contracted residents may check-in at the James River front desk after 9 a.m.

Sunday
05/14/2023

Graduating Senior Move-Out

Students housed on main campus who have graduated must vacate and remove all belongings by noon; follow posted instructions for express check-out

Thursday
06/01/2023

May Term Move-Out

May term residents must vacate and remove all belongings by noon; follow posted instructions for express check-out

Sunday
06/04/2023

Summer 1 and Scholars Move-In

Contracted residents may check in at the James River front desk after 9 a.m.

Sunday
06/25/2023

10-Month Occupancy Units Move-Out

Hall closings for CNU Landing, Jefferson, Monroe, Washington, Taylor, Tyler and Wilson; all students must vacate and remove belongings by noon; follow posted instructions for express check-out

Saturday
07/01/2023

Summer 1 Move-Out

Summer 1 residents must vacate and remove all belongings by noon; follow posted instructions for express check-out

Sunday
07/09/2022

12-Month Occupancy Unit Move-Out

Hall closings for Rappahannock River, Greek Village, Presidents Hall, Harrison and Madison; all students must vacate and remove belongings by noon; follow posted instructions for express check-out

Please note the information below is subject to change based on university needs and on the academic calendar. Dates will be confirmed during the 2022-23 housing selection process in spring 2022.

12-Month (Saturday, July 23, 2022 to Sunday, July 9, 2023)

  • CNU Apartments: Harrison, Madison
  • Greek Village
  • Presidents Hall
  • Rappahannock River Hall

10-Month (August 20, 2022 - June 25, 2023)

  • CNU Apartments: Jefferson, Monroe, Washington
  • CNU Village: Taylor, Tyler, Wilson
  • CNU Landing

Academic Year (August 20, 2022 - May 3, 2023)

  • James River Hall
  • Potomac River Hall: North, South
  • Santoro Hall
  • Warwick River Hall
  • York River Hall: East, West

Note: Students in 9-month units are expected to move out no more than 24 hours after their last final exam at the conclusion of the spring semester or by noon on the last day of occupancy, whichever date is earlier.

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