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 9.
Students will receive 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: |
|---|---|
| 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 9 | Residence halls and Graduate Housing close promptly at 6 p.m. |
*The East Community halls (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt) and University Apartments remain 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 University 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 the South and Towers communities will close promptly at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and will reopen at noon on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Checkout instructions will be provided in multiple ways including in writing on your living unit door/distributed by paraprofessional staff members and formal
communication from Residence Hall Directors. 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 University 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.26, if you plan to be in your East Community Hall room or University Apartments unit at any point over Thanksgiving Break.This is a safety and security effort and allows us to ensure your ID card has necessary access.
Limited Emergency Break
Housing is available on a first come basis to those who do not have an
alternative place to stay during the break. Contact our office atreslife@cmich.eduor 989-774-3111 for more information.
Dining Hours
The Eatery in the Towers Community will close at 2 p.m. and Dine & Connect in the East Community will close at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Merrill Virtual Food Hall in the South Community will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Towers and East markets will reopen at noon on Sunday, Nov. 30. Dining units will resume regular operations on Monday, Dec. 1.For the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and menu changes, visit their website.
Semester break
The residence halls in the South and Towers communities close promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. The halls will reopen at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11.
Checkout instructions will be shared in several ways. You will receive written instructions on your living unit door or from paraprofessional staff, as well as formal communication from Residence Hall Directors. Please follow these instructions to ensure you and your roommate(s) check out properly. Each resident must sign their name on the checkout instructions on the outside of their living unit door. The last resident to leave the room MUST check out in-person with a staff member. If you have any questions about your semester checkout, please get in touch with your paraprofessional staff member (Resident Assistant, Engagement Coordinator, Community Council Advisor) or Residence Hall Director.
The East Community Halls (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt) and University Apartments remain open during semester break for residents that are returning for the spring 2026 semester. 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 Saturday, Dec. 13, if you plan to be in your East Community Hall room or University Apartments unit at any point over semester break. After you submit your form, please select "save my response to edit" which will allow you to make changes to the form as needed. This is a safety and security effort.
Limited Emergency Break
Housing is available on a first come basis to those who do not have an
alternative place to stay during the break. Contact our office atreslife@cmich.eduor 989-774-3111 for more information.
CMU Dining
End of fall semester dining hours:
- Merrill Virtual Food Hall in the South Community closes at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
- The Eatery in the Towers Community closes at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.
- Dine & Connect in the East Community closes at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12.
- Please note that no residential dining units are open on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Beginning of spring semester dining hours:
- The Kesseler Market in the Towers Community reopens at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11.
- Subway reopens at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11.
- The Woldt Market in the East Community reopens at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11.
- Pizza King reopens at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11.
- All CMU Dining Operations resume normal hours on Monday, Jan. 12.
Please reference CMU Dining’s website for all scheduled hours of operations.
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 one residence hall and the Graduate Housing apartments. The summer 2026 housing application and rates will be available after Spring Break.
If you are interested in summer housing, please email reslife@cmich.edu to gain access to the housing application.
Summer 2026 housing
The summer 2026 housing application and rates will be available after Spring Break.
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.