Division of Student Life | Office of Residence Life
Division of Student Life | Office of Residence Life
Office of Residence Life
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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.

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Residence Halls

We have a place for you, whether you're an incoming first-year student or a rising senior. At Saint Joseph's University, a residence hall is more than just a place to live — it's a safe and welcoming community. We also offer other residential programs, such as a Recovery Residence for students who are in active recovery, residential learning communities and gender-inclusive housing. 

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Housing Selection

If you're interested in living on campus, you should familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures for selecting housing. Find information regarding key dates and form deadlines, tips and tricks on how to submit a housing application and other housing resources — including guidelines on the open room change process and special accommodations — below.

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Residential Learning Communities

Embrace Saint Joseph's mission as residents through our Residential Learning Communities (RLCs). RLCs are learning communities comprised of students who choose to live on the same floor or in the same residential area and participate in learning opportunities based on their specific interest, major or academic area.

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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. 

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