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.
Spring 2026 move-in
The spring 2026 housing contract begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, for new students.
- Residence hall students will check in at their residence hall front desk.
- Graduate Housing students will check in at the Saxe/Herrig/Celani front desk.
Essentials to bring
As you prepare for life on campus, it’s helpful to think about the essentials you'll need. Here’s a list of items to bring along:
Clothing for different weather
- Poncho
- Layering pieces
- Boots
Bedroom and bathroom items
- Bedding and pillows
- Shower caddy
- Towels and bath mat
Kitchen essentials
- Silverware
- Cooking utensils
- Dish soap and sponge
Laundry supplies
- Laundry basket
- High efficiency laundry detergent
- Dryer sheets
School supplies
- Backpack
- Laptop
- Chargers
- Headphones
Emergency items
- First aid kit
- Small tool kit
- Flashlight
Spring 2026 move-out
The residence halls and Graduate Housing apartments close promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.
Students received an email to their CMICH account in early-April with detailed information about preparing for spring move-out.
Housing calendar
Find out more about important dates for housing and residence life at Central Michigan University.
Fall 2025
| DATE: | HAPPENING: |
|---|---|
| Oct. 6 & 7 | Fall Wellness Break - no classes, University offices and housing remain open |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Break begins - residence halls close promptly at 6 p.m.* |
| Nov. 30 | Thanksgiving Break ends - residence halls reopen at noon |
| Dec. 6 | Classes end |
| Dec. 8-12 | Exam week |
| Dec. 13 | Semester ends, residence halls close promptly at 6 p.m.* |
| Dec. 19 | Semester break, University offices close at 5 p.m. |
*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.
Spring 2026
| DATE: | HAPPENING: |
|---|---|
| Jan. 11 | Residence halls reopen at 9 a.m. |
| Jan. 12 | Classes begin |
| Mar. 7 | Spring Break begins - residence halls close promptly at noon* |
| Mar. 15 | Spring Break ends - residence halls reopen at noon |
| Apr. 2 & 3 | Gentle Break - no classes, University offices and housing remain open |
| May 2 | Classes end |
| May 4-8 | Exam week |
| May 8-10 | Commencement weekend |
| May 9 | Semester ends |
| May 10 | Residence halls and Graduate Housing close promptly at 6 p.m. |
*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. 26, and will reopen at noon on Sunday, Nov. 30.
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-November.Semester break
The residence halls in the South and Towers communities close promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. The residence halls will reopen at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11.
The East Community halls and Graduate Housing remain open during the break for students enrolled for the spring semester. 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 on Saturday, March 7. The halls will reopen at noon on Sunday, March 15.
Summer housing
Summer housing is available to students taking at least one summer class during each session.
Summer housing is available in Fabiano hall and the Graduate Housing apartments. The summer 2025 housing application opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18.
If you are interested in summer housing, please email reslife@cmich.edu to gain access to the housing application.
Summer 2025 housing rates
Fabiano Hall
Summer I: (Six weeks) 9 a.m., Sunday, May 18 - 6 p.m., Thursday, June 26
Summer II: (Six weeks) 9 a.m., Sunday, June 29 - 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7
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 18 - 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7
| UNIT TYPE | 1-BED | 2-BED | 4-BED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | $3,709.00 | $2,545.00 | $2,060.00 |
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 9, will result in a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellation of the Summer II housing contract after Friday, June 20, will result in a $75 cancellation fee.
Dining options
For summer dining options, please visit CMU Dining's website.