There are numerous events and opportunities EVERY DAY to get involved. Look for flyers, emails & social media for more details, as well as these campus calendar web links for specific items:
Monday, November 10, 2025Requests to Stay Over Thanksgiving Break must be completed and submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025.*$25.00 fee per night for approved students, to stay over Thanksgiving Break, charges will be applied to the student account in the Cashier’s Office. Official College breaks where Residence Halls close are not included in Fall 2025 Housing fees.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Saturday, November 29, 2025Thanksgiving BreakResidence Halls Closed - All residents are required to vacate their housing assignment. Building access is turned off at this time. Only those who are approved to stay on campus are allowed in Residence Halls. Health & Safety Inspections will occur during closing procedures.Smith Dining Commons closed - Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Sunday, November 30, 2025Residence halls re-open at 9 a.m. from Thanksgiving BreakSmith Dining Commons re-opens for dinner on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Saturday, January 10, 2026Winter BreakResidence Halls Closed Students returning for Spring 2026 housing must check out 24 hours after their last exam. Access to all Residence Halls are electronically turned off during Winter Break (including keyless entry). Students not returning for Spring 2026 Housing must check out by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, by visiting the Residence Life Office.Please schedule a check-out time by emailing wisehousing@uvawise.edu.Smith Dining Commons and all retail operations are closed from Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Saturday, January 10, 2026. The College is officially closed from Monday, December 22 - Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Sunday, January 11, 2026Residence halls re-open at noon from Winter Break
Sunday, January 11, 2026Residence Halls re-open for the Spring 2026 semester for returning students who lived on campus for the Fall 2025 semester. Electronic access will be activated at 9 a.m.
Move-in for New Spring 2026 students will be from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.All new students will report to the Residence Life Office (1st floor of Cantrell Hall) to check in.
Monday, February 23, 2026Requests to stay over Spring Break must be completed and submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.*There is a $25.00 fee per night-for approved students, to stay over Spring Break, charges will be applied to the student account in the Cashier’s Office. Official College breaks where Residence Halls close are not included in Spring 2026 Housing fees.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Notification to Residents/Results for Request to Stay Over BreakNotification to residents who submitted a request to stay over Spring Break will be notified. If approved for stay, the $25.00 per night fee will be placed on the student’s account at this time.
Saturday, March 7, 2026 - Sunday, March 15, 2026Spring BreakResidence Halls ClosedAll residents are required to vacate their housing assignment. Building access is turned off at this time. Only those who are approved to stay on campus are allowed in Residence Halls.Smith Dining Commons closed for the duration of the break.
Sunday, March 15, 2026Residence Halls re-open from Spring Break at 9 a.m.
Register for Fall 2026/Spring 2027 HousingMonday, March 17, 2026 Housing Application opens for current/returning UVA Wise Students
Wednesday, April 1, 2026Housing Application opens for new UVA Wise Students
Saturday, May 9, 2026 End of Semester ClosingAll residence halls will close at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, for the semester. Students are required to check out 24 hours after their last exam and complete the check-out process by visiting a check-out table located in the lobbies of Still, Culbertson, McCraray, and Henson Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, May 8, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, check-out is available from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. You will follow the same process as above. Rooms must be restored to their original move-in condition and receive a thorough inspection by the resident and staff member. Failure to check out properly will result in an improper check-out fee, and any damages resulting from an improper check-out cannot be appealed.ALL HOUSING/RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES will be completely closed from Saturday, May 9, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026 due to various construction projects, spraying of halls, disinfecting buildings, mattress and furniture replacement, building upgrades, room inventories, and other necessities.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Housing Application opens for summer housing Summer Housing portal will be open Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026.Summer Housing for Summer Session I will be in McCraray Hall. Summer Housing for Summer Session II will be in Still Hall.
Sunday, May 24, 2026Summer I move-in from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026 check out on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Staying between summer sessions is not an option. All Summer I students move out.
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - July 4, 2026ALL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES ARE COMPLETELY CLOSED
Sunday, July 5, 2026 Summer II move-in from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, check out on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Staying between summer sessions is not an option. All Summer II students move out.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 - Friday, August 14, 2026ALL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES ARE COMPLETELY CLOSED
Need to Submit a Work Order? Contact your RA and they can submit one on your behalf! The maintenance department processes work orders Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Have questions about Residence Life policies or living on campus? Check out our Guide to Campus Living, Housing Terms and Conditions, or email wisehousing@uvawise.edu.
There are many opportunities to get involved at UVA Wise. For more information, email campusrec@uvawise.edu or stop by the 3rd floor of the Slemp Student Center!
New students (freshmen, transfers & readmits) complete a 3-step Orientation process prior to enrolling at UVA Wise:
Signup invitation emails are sent to the personal email of all confirmed students. After signup, all information is sent ONLY to the UVA Wise email, so be sure to check if often and regularly.
Learn more about the Orientation process at www.uvawise.edu/orientation . If you have any additional questions, contact the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) at OSE@uvawise.edu or by calling 276-328-0313 or 0216.
All new UVA Wise freshmen (residential & commuter) will participate in Expedition on Sunday before classes begin each fall. This students-only event provides a full-day of interaction and fun to give you additional timely information for a successful start to your first semester at UVA Wise. You will participate as a team of fellow students led by an upperclass Expedition Leader (EL).
Learn more about Expedition and other start of the semester events at www.uvawise.edu/welcome-week.
After the start of each fall semester, be sure to watch your UVA Wise email for more information about First-Year Fridays! Held each Friday for the first six weeks of the fall semester, OSE will provide you with essential resources and giveaways right when you need them.
While FY Fridays are specifically planned for freshmen, they are actually open to all UVA Wise students! 😀