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2024-2025
Fall 2024 (through December 31)
| Date | Time | Student Target Group | Action |
| Monday, September 2, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Hall Room Change waiting list opens | |
| Friday, September 6, 2024 | Students with University Meal Plans | Last day to make changes to your University Meal Plan Selection | |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | First day for Residence Hall Room Change offers | |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | All Week | Undergraduate Residence Hall Students | Residence Hall Health & Safety Inspection will occur during this week (Monday, Sept. 9 - Friday, Sept. 20) |
| Monday, September 16, 2024 | All Week | Undergraduate Residence Hall Students | Residence Hall Health & Safety Inspection will occur during this week (Monday, Sept. 9 - Friday, Sept. 20) |
| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | Fraternity & Sorority House Residents, Greek House Managers | Common Area Walkthroughs | |
| Thursday, September 26,2024 | Fraternity & Sorority House Residents, Greek House Managers | Common Area Walkthroughs | |
| Monday, October 14, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Sign-up begins for students needing to stay on campus over Thanksgiving Break | |
| Monday, October 14, 2024 | Fraternity & Sorority House Residents, Greek House Managers | Greek House Bedroom Inspections with Housing Services, OFSL, and the City of Bethlehem | |
| Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Lehigh Launch Particpants | Email sent out about housing for the Spring Semester for Lehigh Launch participants | |
| Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Graduate Residential Students | Form opens for students with contracts ending 12/31/2024 to submit lease extensions | |
| Friday, November 8, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Hall waiting list for Spring 2025 opens | |
| Friday, November 8, 2024 | Greek Room Changes | Number of Greek Room Changes | |
| Monday, November 11, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Form opens for students to indicate if they will be returning to campus for Spring 2025 (Return/Non-Return Notification) | |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Application opens for students requesting to stay on campus over the Winter/Semester break | |
| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | Fraternity & Sorority House Residents, Greek House Managers | Greek House Common Area Inspections | |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | 8 AM | Undergraduate Residential Students | Deadline to sign up for students needing to stay on campus over Thanksgiving Break (8 AM). |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | 9 AM | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Application for Winter/Spring Lottery opens |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | Graduate Residential Students | Form closes for students with contracts ending 12/31/2024 to submit lease extenstions | |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Deadline to submit Return/Non-Return Notification form | |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | First Year Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Contact for Spring 2025 | |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students requiring Accommodations | Accomodation Information for 2025-26 posted, email about Rollover Accomodation sent out | |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Lehigh Launch Contract is due | |
| Monday, November 18, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Thanksgiving Break Housing | Notification sent to students staying on campus for Thanksigiving informing them if they need to move | |
| Monday, November 18, 2024 | Exchange Students | Housing Contract for Exchange Students opens | |
| Friday, November 22, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Thanksgiving Break Housing | Deadline to place orders for meals during Thanksgiving Break | |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | through Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Thanksgiving Break Housing | Thanksgiving Break. Buildings remain open. Dining available, see schedules above. |
| Friday, November 29, 2024 | First Year Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Contract for Spring 2025 closes | |
| Friday, November 29, 2024 | Exchange Students | Housing Contract for Exchange Students closes | |
| Monday, December 2, 2024 | Graduate Residential Students | First day to submit updated Roommate Agreements for the Spring Semester | |
| Monday, December 2, 2024 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Application for Spring Housing Lottery closes | |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Spring Housing Lottery numbers emailed to students | |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Spring Housing offers begin | |
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Last day to request housing for Winter/Semester Break | |
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | All Residential Students | 24 Quiet Hours begin until the last day of exams | |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Spring Housing offers end, waitlist starts | |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Transfer Students applying for on-campus housing | Housing Contact for Transfer Students opens | |
| Friday, December 13, 2024 | Graduate Residential Students | Last day to submit updated Roommate Agreements for the Spring Semester | |
| Wedneday, December 18, 2024 | Student meal plan | Fall meal plan ends. | |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 9 AM | Undergraduate Residential Students | All Residence Halls close for Semester Break. Students who do not have permission to stay in Winter housing must leave by 9 am |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | Fraternity & Sorority House Residents, Greek House Managers | Greek House Closing and Bedroom Inspections | |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | Undergraduate Residence Hall Students | Residence Life Closing Inspections and Occupancy Checks | |
| Monday, December 30, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Spring Housing Assignments will be complete this week | |
| Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Hall Waiting List for Spring 2025 closes | |
| Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Spring Room Change Waiting List closes |
Spring 2025 (through May 15)
| Date | Time | Student Target Group | Action |
| Monday, January 6, 2025 | Transfer Students applying for on-campus housing | Housing Contract for Transfer Students closes | |
| Monday, January 6, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students staying on campus for Semester Break | Residence Life & Housing Services join walk throughts of Residence Halls | |
| Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 9 AM | Sorority House Members | Sorority houses open to allow members to prepare for Recruitment (No Food until Orientation begins) |
| Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 9 AM | Prospective Sorority Members | Residence Halls open for women approved to participate in Sorority Recruitment (No food until Orientation begins) |
| Friday, January 17, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | Deadline for University sponsored groups and programs who wish to start themed living communities to submit Theme Plans. | |
| Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9 AM | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Hall and Fraternities open for spring move-in. Check-in for Newly Assigned Spring students from available from 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 9 AM | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Hall and Fraternities open for spring move-in. Check-in for Newly Assigned Spring students from available from 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Monday, January 27, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services Office | |
| Monday, January 27, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Sign-up for Spring Room Change opens | |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Stuednts | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services Office | |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Greek House Managers | Membership list sent to Greek House Leadership for creating Initial Housing List for the House Selection Process | |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | First Year Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Information Session on the process for rising Second Year Students | |
| Thursday, January 30, 2025 | Prospective Sorority House Members, Sorority House Managers | Housing Selection Information Session on Sorority Living | |
| Thursday, January 30, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | Application for New Themed Community Groups launches and form for returning Themes opens | |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | Students with University Dining Plans | Last day to make changes to your University Meal Plan | |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | Gryphons | Deadline for Gryphons to submit accommodations & documentation for housing accommodations to DSS | |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Deadline for rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th year students to submit accommodations & documentation for housing accommodations for 2025-26 | |
| Monday, February 3, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services Office | |
| Monday, February 3, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Hall Health & Safety Inspection will occur during this week (Monday, Feb. 3 - Friday, Feb. 14) | |
| Monday, February 3, 2025 | Prospective Student Workers | Housing Servics will begin the process of hiring workers for our Summer Crew this week | |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Student | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services Office | |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Prospective Fraternity House Members, Fraternity House Managers | Housing Selection Information Session on Fraternity Living | |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | Application for New Themed Community Groups and form for returning Themes closes | |
| Thursday, February 6, 2025 | Undergraduate Jr/Sr Residential Students | Housing Selection Information Session on the Lottery Process for rising Juniors and Seniors | |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | First Year Undergraduate Residential Students | Deadline to petition for Exemption from the Second Year Student University Residency Requirement | |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Hall Health & Safety Inspection will occur during this week (Monday, Feb. 3 - Friday, Feb. 14) | |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services Office | |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | Themes Community groups notified of application status and/or building placement | |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | House Selection Information Session on Theme Housing (live session) | |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services Office | |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | House Selection Information Session on Theme Housing (Zoom session) | |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Greek House Managers | Initial Housing List for 2025-26 due to Housing Services | |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Graduate Residential Students | Graduate Student deadline to submit accommodation & documentation for housing accommodation for Summer 2025 | |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Fraternity & Sorority House Members, Greek House Managers | Greek House Common Area Inspection | |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | Fraternity & Sorority House Members, Greek House Managers | Housing eligibility sent to rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th year students | |
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | ALL Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Contract for Fall 2025 opens in your Housing Portal | |
| Monday February 17, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Hall Configurations posted | |
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | Non-Enrolled Students | Paperwork opens for students not enrolled in the current term that would like to apply for housing if they will be returning in Fall 2025 | |
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services | |
| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | My College Roomie opens for students to begin matching process for 2025-26 | |
| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services | |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services | |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Contract for Fall 2025 CLOSES. All student who wish to live on campus next year must complete the Housing Contract by this date. | |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services | |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | Greek House Managers | Mandatory House Manager Meeting with Housing Services and OFSL | |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services | |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | Final house placement and configurations sent out. Students may only withdraw from the Community if the house changes. | |
| Friday, March 14, 2025 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Graduate Summer Housing Lottery Application opens | |
| Friday, March 14, 2025 | Graduate Residential Students | Contract renewal period begins for students with contracts ending 5/31/2025 | |
| Mondat, March 17, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | Individual housing selection times and final house configuration sent out to those living in Themed Communities | |
| Monday, March 17, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Selection Walk-In Hours at Housing Services | |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Lottery | Housing Selection Times Posted for Groups of 1 | |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | Themed Community Groups | Themed Community Housing Selection | |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Lottery | Housing Selection Times Posted for Groups of 2 and 3 | |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Lottery | Housing Selection for Groups of 1 | |
| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Lottery | Housing Selection for Groups of 2 and 3 | |
| Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Lottery | Housing Selection Times Posted for Groups 4 | |
| Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Lottery | Housing Selection for Groups of 4 | |
| Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students - Lottery | My College Roomie closes - all matching must be completed before this time | |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Placement List opens for students who did not complete the Lottery Process | |
| Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Sign-up for Spring Room Change closes | |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Graduate Summer Housing Lottery Application closes | |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 | Graduate Residential Students | Contract renewal period ends for students with contracts ending 5/31/2025 | |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Graduate Summer Housing Lottery Numbers emailed to students | |
| Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | Graduate students applying for on-campus housing | Summer Housinng offers sent out. There is no waitlist for Summer Housing | |
| Monday, April 7, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Application for Summer Housing opens | |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Housing Placement list assignments go out for students who did complete the Lottery Process | |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | Senior Residential Students | Application for Senior Housing opens. Senior Housing is for those who need to stay on campus until graduation | |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Application for Temporary Housing opens. Temp Housing is for those who need to stay on campus past 9 am on May 15th | |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | This week | Undergraduate Residential Students | Fire Drills will happen during this week |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Closing Process opens for students submit their Check Out Date | |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | This week | Graduate Residential Students | Fire Drills will happen during this week |
| Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | Fraternity & Sorority House Member, Greek House Managers | Greek House Common Area Inspections with OFSL | |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Deadline to submit accommodation & documentation for housing accommodation for Summer Session I | |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | Graduate Residential Students | First day to submit updated Roommate Agreements for Summer | |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Waiting List for Housing Changes for Fall 2025 Begins | |
| Friday, May 2, 2025 | Senior Residential Students | Deadline to apply for Senior Housing | |
| Friday, May 2, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Deadline to apply for Temporary Housing | |
| Friday, May 2, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Closing Process closes. Deadline for students to submit their Check Out Date | |
| Saturday, May 3, 2025 | All Residential Students | 24 Hour Quiet Hours begin for all Residential Students | |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Graduate Residential Students | Last day to submit updated Roommate Agreements for Summer | |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 9 AM | Undergraduate Residential Students | Residence Halls and Fraternity & Sorority Houses close. All students with permission to remain must leave by 9 AM. |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 9 AM | Undergraduate Residence Hall Students | Occupancy Checks and Closing Inspections in all Residence Halls |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 9 AM | Fraternity & Sorority House Member, Greek House Managers | Occupancy Checks and Closing Inspections in all Greek Houses and common areas |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | First Year Housing Contract opens |
Summer 2025
| Date | Time | Student Target Group | Action |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | Summer Gryphons | Summer Gryphon Training | |
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Summer Gryphons | Summer Session I and Full Term Check-in for Gryphons at LUPD | |
| Sunday, May 18, 2024 | Undergraduate students staying on campus for Summer 2025 | Summer Session I and Full Term Check-in at Housing Services | |
| Monday, May 19, 2024 | Students with Summer Dining Plans | Summer Session I Meal Plan begins at Breakfast | |
| Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Graduate Residential Students | Graduate Deadline to submit accommodation & documentation for housing accommodation for Fall 2025 | |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | Students with Summer Dining Plans | Summer Dining locations closed for Memorial Day | |
| Saturday, May 31, 2025 | Undergraduate students staying on campus for Summer 2025 | Deadline to submit accommodation & documentation for housing accommodation for Summer Session II | |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | Deadline to submit accommodation & documentation for housing accommodation for FYS 2025-26 | |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | Transfer Students | Deadline to submit accommodation & documentation for housing accommodation for Transfer Stuednts 2025-26 | |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | Undergraduate Students living on campus for 25-26 who have a room assignment | Waiting List for Room Changes opens | |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Opening Information for Fall 2025 posted | |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Early Arrival Information for Fall 2025 posted | |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Graduate Fall Housing Lottery Application opens | |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | First Year Housing Contract closes; deadline to submit FYS Housing Contract | |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | First Year deadline to submit petition for housing exemption | |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | First Year students receive invite to join My College Roomie for roommate matching | |
| Sunday, June 15, 2025 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Graduate Fall Housing Lottery Application closes | |
| Monday, June 16, 2025 | Undergraduate Residential Students | Application for Early Arrival for Fall 2025 opens | |
| Monday, June 16, 2025 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Graduate Fall Housing Lottery Numbers emailed to students | |
| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | Graduate Students applying for on-campus housing | Graduate Fall Housing offers sent out | |
| Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | First Year deadline to complete roommate matching in My College Roomie | |
| Saturday, June 28, 2025 | Students with Summer Dining Plans | Summer Session I Meal Plan ends | |
| Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 12 PM | Undergraduate students staying on campus for Summer 2025 | Summer Session I Check-Out. Students staying on campus for the full term do not need to check out |
| Sunday, June 29, 2025 | Undergraduate students staying on campus for Summer 2025 | Summer Session II Check-In at Housing Services | |
| Sunday, June 29, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | First Year deadline to submit ID card photos to the IDEAL Office | |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | Students with Summer Dining Plans | Summer Session II Meal Plan begins | |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | Students with Summer Dining Plans | Summer Dining Locations closed for the holiday | |
| Friday, July 11, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | First Year deadline to upload health form to the Health and Wellness Center Portal | |
| Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 12 PM | Undergraduate students staying on campus for Summer 2025 | Summer Session II Check-Out |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | Incoming Undergraduate First Year Students; Class of 2029 | First Year Move-in Day! Residence Halls open for First Year Students |