Important Housing Dates
Move-in/move-out
Keep yourself informed of dates and other details about moving in and out of your on-campus residence.
Fall 2024 move-out
The residence halls and apartments close promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
- You will receive an email to your CMICH account in early Nov. with detailed information about preparing for semester break move-out.
- The East Community (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt) and Graduate Apartments remain open to current residents returning for the spring semester.
Spring 2025 move-in
The residence halls will reopen at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12.
- Incoming spring 2025 residence hall students will check in at their front desk any time after 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12.
- Incoming spring 2025 graduate housing students will check in at the Saxe/Herrig/Celani front desk any time after 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Housing calendar
Find out more about important dates for housing and residence life at Central Michigan University.
Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| DATE: | HAPPENING: |
|---|---|
| November 27 | Thanksgiving Break begins - no classes, University offices will close. Halls close promptly at 6 p.m.* |
| December 1 | Residence halls reopen at noon |
| December 13-14 | Commencement weekend |
| December 14 | Semester ends. Residence halls close promptly at 6 p.m.* |
| January 12 | Residents halls reopen at 9 a.m. |
| January 13 | Classes begin |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no classes, University offices open for business. Residence halls remain open |
| March 8-16 | On-Campus Spring Break - no classes, University offices open for business. Residence halls close promptly at noon* |
| March 16 | Residence halls reopen at noon |
| May 10 | Semester ends. Residence halls close promptly at 6 p.m. |
| May 9-11 | Commencement weekend |
*The East Community (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt) remains open during Thanksgiving, semester and spring break periods. Dining units and markets are closed. There are kitchenettes located in each residence hall and microwaves are available throughout.
Break closure information
The residence halls in the South and Towers communities and CMU Dining Operations close for the three major university breaks – Thanksgiving, semester and spring break periods.
The East Community Halls and Graduate Apartments remain open during these break periods. CMU Dining operations are closed. There are kitchenettes available throughout the East Community.
Thanksgiving break
The residence halls in South and Towers communities close promptly at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will reopen at noon on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Check out instructions will be provided to residents in multiple ways including in writing on their living unit door/distributed by paraprofessional staff members and formal communication from Residence Hall Directors. The last resident in the room to leave MUST checkout with a staff member. Please follow the checkout instructions to ensure you and your roommate(s) check out properly.
The East Community Halls (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt) and Graduate Housing apartments remain open during break. The dining units and markets will be closed. Kitchenettes are available throughout the East Community.You must sign up through this link by 9 a.m.on Wednesday, Nov. 27, if you plan to be in your East Community Hall or Graduate Housing apartment at any point over Thanksgiving Break.This is a safety and security effort and allows us to ensure your ID card has necessary access.
Dine & Connect in East Community will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Eatery in the Towers Community and Food Hall in South Community will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Towers and East markets will reopen at noon on Sunday, Dec. 1. Dining units will resume regular operations on Monday, Dec. 2. For the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and menu changes, visit CMU dining.
Semester break
The residence halls in the South and Towers communities close promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The residence halls will reopen at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12
The East Community halls and Graduate Housing remain open during the break. You will receive an email with details for preparing for semester break in early-December.
Spring break
The residence halls in the South and Towers communities close promptly at noon p.m. on Saturday, March 8. The residence halls will reopen at noon on Sunday, March 16.
The East Community halls and Graduate Housing remain open during the break. You will receive an email with details for preparing for Spring break in late-February.
Summer housing
Summer housing is available to students taking at least one summer class during each session.
Summer housing is available in one premium residence hall and the Graduate Housing apartments. If you are interested in summer housing, please email reslife@cmich.edu to gain access to the housing application.
Summer 2025 housing
Summer 2025 housing information will be available after spring break.
Summer 2024 housing
The summer 2024 housing application opens Tuesday, March 12 at 9 a.m.
Summer housing rates
Fabiano Hall
Summer I: (Six weeks) 9 a.m., Sunday, May 12 - 6 p.m., Thursday, June 20
Summer II: (Six weeks) 9 a.m., Sunday, June 23 - 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1
Rates for Summer I or II
| SESSION | 3-WEEKS | 6-WEEKS |
|---|---|---|
| Room Rate | $451.50 | $903.00 |
Graduate housing
(12 weeks) 9 a.m., Sunday, May 12 - 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1
| UNIT TYPE | 1-BED | 2-BED | 4-BED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | $3,312.00 | $2,273.00 | $1,660.00 |
Payments
Summer charges will go on the June statement due July 1.
Payments made after 5 p.m. EST are not effective until the following business day. Payments must be received by 5 p.m. on a payment due date or will be considered late and fees may apply.
To pay by electronic check or credit card, log into Centrallink at https://centrallink.cmich.edu/ using your global ID and password and select View/Pay my Bill. Checks made payable to Central Michigan University will be sent to: Central Michigan University, OneCentral, Bovee University Center 119, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859. Please be sure to include the student's name and ID number.
Cancellation information
To cancel your summer housing contract, please email reslife@cmich.edu. Cancellation of the Summer I housing contract after Friday, May 3, will result in a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellation of the Summer II housing contract after Friday, June 14, will result in a $75 cancellation fee.
Dining options
For summer dining options, please visit CMU Dining's website.