In the interest of security, staffing, and energy conservation, McGee Hall and Corcoran Hall will close during winter and spring breaks. Information regarding these closings will be sent to all residents prior to the beginning of each break period. THV, Kateri and Rock Row communities do not close for academic breaks. All residence halls remain open for Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break and Easter Break. Generally, there are limited dining services during all breaks. Residents will be notified of dining times and available locations. Meal plan usage is limited during break periods. Find more information below.
2026-2027
New Student Move-in
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. (even rooms)
- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (odd rooms)
- Meal plan begins
Returning Student Move-in
Friday, August 21, 2026
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fall Break
October 23-26, 2026
- Halls remain open
- Dining hall closed Saturday, 10/24/26, and Sunday, 10/25/26, and reopens for dinner on Monday, 10/26/26
Thanksgiving Break
November 23-29, 2026
- Halls remain open
- Dining hall closed Wednesday, 11/23/26, to Saturday, 11/28/26, and reopens for dinner on Sunday, 11/29/26
Winter Semester Break
Friday, December 11, 2026
- Halls close at 5 p.m.
- Dining hall closes at 2 p.m
- All students living in Corcoran, McGee, and XL must check out of their rooms for the semester unless approved for a late check-out for Rockhurst-related commitments.
- Students can request a late stay/check-out and early arrival if they have academic-related commitments, campus employment, or athletic commitments for team play. The deadline to request is Tuesday, December 1.
- Detailed closure information will be emailed to residents mid-November.
Winter Break: Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Halls and the dining hall are closed.
- Kateri, THVs, and Rock Row remain open
Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Halls re-open at 12 pm
- Dining Hall opens for dinner
Spring Break
March 6 - 13, 2027
- Halls remain open
- Dining hall closed 3/6/27 – 3/13/27 and reopens for dinner on 3/14/26
Easter Break
March 26-29, 2027
- Halls remain open
- Dining hall is open, but with reduced hours
End of Semester Closure
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
All residential buildings close at 4:30 p.m., and students move out for the year.
Students should be prepared to remove belongings, clean their spaces, and do a full check-out with their resident assistant.
Those students who live on campus and are graduating on May 8 can stay in their spaces until Sunday, May 9, at noon. Rockhurst/UMKC dual-enrolled students living on campus can also remain in their residential assignments through the Saturday following the UMKC exam period. Athletes engaged in post-season play can also remain in their assignments, and we will work with Athletics to verify dates of your extended stay.
For those needing a late stay for these two reasons, please fill out the online request form by Thursday, April 23. The Office of Residence Life will follow up with students requesting a late move-out.
Only those students who are approved to stay will be allowed in the residence halls after closing.
Exceptions and Additional Information
Students must exit and return to the residence halls as outlined in the calendar above. The only exception to staying in a residence hall is for academic/university-related purposes. Academic purpose is defined as students participating in internships, service trips, athletics, or activities for an academic program. The department requiring a resident to stay must provide a list of students who need to be on campus for verification by the Residence Life Office. Students who meet these requirements must fill out the online request linked above by the noted deadlines.
Students who do not meet the academic purpose requirement must leave the residence halls on time. A student will receive a fine and/or a daily rate charge if they choose not to leave. Students flying home for breaks must plan their flights in accordance with the residence hall closings. Students who have a flight delay or a flight change must check in with the Residence Life Office. If there is a flight complication and you have been approved to remain or arrive early in the hall until the flight, a daily rate charge will be applied to your student account. The daily rate charge varies per building and room payments do not cover the daily rate charge. We will not extend your stay in a residence hall to meet travel, vacation plans or employment.
Health and safety inspections will be conducted at various times. The staff will communicate to residents via email before starting inspections. For more information about health and safety inspections, please contact the Office of Residence Life.
Summer Session Housing
Summer housing information and applications are posted under Summer Housing. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life at (816) 501-4663.