Important Housing Dates
Select the correct academic year for important housing dates:
August 19-20
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Move In
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU's transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help you smoothly transition to your new life as a Hilltopper.
Saturday, August 24
Residence Halls Open
All residence halls open at 8 AM for all new and returning students not participating in M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan.
Monday, August 26
Fall Semester Classes Begin
Tuesday, September 3
Room Change Requests Begin
Room change requests are accepted through the Housing Portal.
September 27-28
Parent & Family Weekend
Parent & Family Weekend includes a series of events for the entire family.
October 10-11
Fall Break
All residence halls remain open.
Wednesday, November 27
Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break at 10 AM
All residence halls, except Douglas Keen, Hilltopper, and Northeast Halls, close for Thanksgiving Break.
Saturday, November 30
Halls Reopen at TBD
All residence halls reopen from Thanksgiving Break.
December 9-13
Final Exams
Saturday, December 14
Halls Close for Winter Break at 6 PM
All residence halls, except Douglas Keen, Hilltopper, and Northeast Halls, close for Winter Break.
Friday, January 24
Halls Reopen at 8 AM
All residence halls reopen for the spring semester.
Spring Room Change Requests Begin at 7 AM
Room change requests are accepted through the Housing Portal.
Tuesday, January 27
Spring Semester Classes Begin
Thursday, February 13
Room Change Requests End
February 24 - March 6
Phase 1 | Renew Your Housing for 2020-2021
Students Returning to On-Campus Housing for 2020-2021
During Phase 1 you can choose to stay in the same room, add a roommate, and update your housing application.
March 16-31
Phase 2 | Renew Your Housing for 2020-2021
Students Returning to On-Campus Housing for 2020-2021
During Phase 2 you can select a new room, add a roommate, join a hall waitlist, and update your housing application.
Friday, March 6
Halls Close for Spring Break at 6 PM
All residence halls, except Barnes Campbell, Hilltopper, and Northeast Halls, close for Spring Break.
March 9-13
Spring Break
Sunday, March 15
Halls Reopen at Noon
May 11-15
Final Exams
View Final Exam ScheduleSaturday, May 16
All Halls Close at 6 PM
All residence halls close and residents must checkout of their rooms with a staff member.
Saturday, May 16, 6 PM-Sunday, May 17 10 AM
Summer Hall Move-In
Students living on campus during the summer will move into the summer hall.
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