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Office of Residence Life

The Office of Residence Life at Saint Joseph's University strives to provide secure, academically focused housing which fosters a community of civility and respect and supports a positive living-learning environment consistent with Ignatian ideals. We provide services and opportunities to engage, learn, and grow within an on-campus living environment that is safe, secure, and well maintained, and where individual differences and academic excellence are celebrated.

Important Dates

  • August 19 First Year Move-In
    August 20-21 Returning Student Move-In
    August 22 First Day of Classes
    October 7 Fall Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Fall break housing information will be posted by September 20, 2022.
    October 16 Fall Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, October 17.
    November 22 Thanksgiving Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Fall break housing information will be posted by November 1, 2022.
    November 27 Thanksgiving Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, November 28.
    December 12 Finals Begin
    December 16 Finals End & Residence Halls Close at 7 p.m. Fall closing information will be posted by December 1, 2022.
  • January 16 Spring Semester Move-In
    January 17 Classes Begin
    March 10 Spring Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Spring break housing information will be posted by March 1, 2023.
    March 19 Spring Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, March 20.
    April 6 & 10 Good Friday & Easter Monday. All Residence Halls remain open.
    May 8 Finals Begin.
    May 13 Finals End. Residence Halls close.
  • August 25-27 Move-In Weekend (dates for specific populations are yet to be determined)
    August 27 Returning Student Move-In at Hawk Hill
    August 28 First Day of Classes
    October 16-17 Fall Break - Residence Halls remain open
    November 21 Thanksgiving Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Thanksgiving break housing information will be posted by November 1, 2023.
    November 26 Thanksgiving Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, November 27.
    December 13 Finals Begin
    December 19 Finals End & Residence Halls Close at 7 p.m. Fall closing information will be posted by December 1, 2023.
  • January 15 Spring Semester Move-In
    January 16 Classes Begin
    March 1 Spring Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Spring break housing information will be posted by February 15, 2024.
    March 10 Spring Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, March 11.
    March 28 & April 1 Good Friday & Easter Monday. All Residence Halls remain open.
    May 6 Finals Begin.
    May 11 Finals End. Residence Halls close.
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Office of Off Campus Student Life

The Office of Off Campus Student Life is dedicated to providing a positive quality of life in the community for off-campus students and community members, through support, outreach and accountability. Below, you can find helpful resources as you navigate finding off-campus housing and living in one of the neighborhoods near campus.