
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 22-23 First Year Move-In at Hawk Hill August 24 Returning Student Move-In at Hawk Hill August 25 First Day of Classes October 13-14 Fall Break - Residence Halls remain open November 25 Thanksgiving Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Thanksgiving break housing information will be posted by November 1, 2025. November 30 Thanksgiving Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, December 1st. December 11 Finals Begin December 17 Finals End & Residence Halls Close at 7 p.m. Fall closing information will be posted by December 1, 2025. -
January 11 Spring Semester Move-In January 12 Classes Begin February 27 Spring Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Spring break housing information will be posted by February 15, 2026. March 8 Spring Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, March 9. April 3 & April 6 Good Friday & Easter Monday. All Residence Halls remain open. May 1 Finals Begin. May 7 Finals End. Residence Halls close.

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.