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Moving & Break Procedures

Home Fraternity & Sorority Housing Moving & Break Procedures

Spring 2026 Closing Dates

Spring Break 2026

  • Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM – All University-Owned Chapter Houses will close for Spring Break
  • Sunday, March 22 at 8:00 AM – All University-Owned Chapter Houses will reopen

  • End of the Semester Closing

    • All residents of University-Owned Chapter Houses must move out of their facility within 24 hours of their last final exam (unless granted an exemption due to graduation).
    • Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 PM – All University-Owned Chapter Houses will close
    • Wednesday, May 20 – Main Commencement

Thanksgiving & Spring Break

All Move-in, Move-out, and Holiday Break Procedures will be coordinated by the Resident Director/House Director with cooperation from the House Corporation and Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life policies and procedures. As you leave for Thanksgiving/Spring Break please make sure you have done the following:

  • Take out all trash, recycling, and compostable items to the appropriate outside receptacle.
  • Close and lock the windows in your room. 
  • Turn off all lights and set your AC Unit to Low.
  • Ensure you have your room key and UID so you will be able to get back in uneventfully upon your return. 
  • Unplug all unnecessary appliances (TVs, Clocks, Grooming appliances).
  • Check Dining Room Fridge (dispose of all produce and late plates).
  • Update your RD on when you are departing for the break.

Winter Break

All Move-in, Move-out, and Holiday Break Procedures will be coordinated by the Resident Director/House Director with cooperation from the House Corporation and Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life policies and procedures.

 

Checklist - Returning Students

Checklist - Non-Returning Residents & Rooms Swaps

End of Academic Year

All Move-in, Move-out, and Holiday Break Procedures will be coordinated by the Resident Director/House Director with cooperation from the House Corporation and Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life policies and procedures.

 

Checklist - Move-Out
Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life | Division of Student Affairs
0221 Stamp Student Union // College Park, MD 20742, USA
fsl@umd.edu 301-314-7172