Important Residence Hall Dates

Below are the important dates of hall closings and breaks that all resident students are responsible for knowing. Residents may not stay past the closing dates or arrive prior to the opening of the residence halls. Residents may leave their belongings locked in their room, they do not need to remove belongings during breaks

Students requesting to remain on campus during Thanksgiving, Winter Break, or Spring Break must request permission by completing the form sent to their MCPHS student email address in the break closing memo. Please be aware that during all breaks, University services will be limited and restrictions will be in place, including:

  • There will be no guest privileges for anyone during these low occupancy periods.
  • Food service hours may be limited due to breaks. Check the Eat at COF's website for the most recent hours.
  • There will be limited staff available for assistance with lockouts, etc.
  • All University offices close for a period of time during winter break.

Please keep these dates in mind when planning travel arrangements, especially purchasing air/train/bus tickets.

Spring 2023 Semester

Residence halls reopen— Sunday, January 8, 2023

Residence halls re-open at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2023 for returning residents. Students may not move in early. New residential students will receive move-in instructions in their housing assignment letter.

Spring Break— Saturday, March 4, 2023 to Sunday, March 12, 2023

Residence halls close at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. If a resident wishes to remain in the halls during Spring Break they must fill out the request form that will be sent out prior to the break.

Spring Closing— Saturday, April 29, 2023

Residents are asked to leave their residence halls within 24 hours of their last final or by 12 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, whichever comes first. Students will not be allowed to remain on campus past this date.