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