Check-In/Check-Out Times

Housing Calendar

All check-in and check-out times are listed on the Housing Calendar.

Fall Opening

College housing opens in the fall to continuing students beginning at 2:00 p.m. on the Sunday prior to the first day of classes.

New students move in based on the Passage Orientation schedule.

Students should make every attempt to check into campus housing during established check in-hours.

College IDs are produced by the Public Safety Department and are distributed during the established check-in process. College ID cards are used to access living areas, dining hall meals, and  library materials. There is a $20 replacement charge for lost or broken ID cards.

Early Arrival Exceptions

For information about exceptions to posted check-in times, visit the Summer & Break Housing site to view the early arrival expectations or call the Residence Life office at 630.752.5427.

Fall Closing

College housing closes at the end of the fall semester to student residents at noon on Friday, the day following the last scheduled exam.

Spring Opening

Housing reopens for spring semester at 3:00 p.m. on the Saturday before classes resume.

Spring Closing

Campus housing closes in May on the Friday before commencement at 5:00 p.m. to students not affiliated with commencement. 

Students affiliated with commencement living in the residence halls must complete their room checkout with their residence life staff member by 5:00 p.m. on Friday but may remain in housing until 5:00 p.m. the day of commencement.

Students living in campus apartments and houses must complete their checkout by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday the day before commencement.

All graduating students must be moved out of campus housing by noon on the Monday following graduation. Please see the Housing Calendar for up-to-date information.