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Summer Housing

We invite you to apply for campus housing for the summer 2026 term. The summer application opens when summer course selection becomes available in late March/early April. The Residence Life Department would like to share important information to help you secure housing and enjoy a successful experience during the summer months.

Summer 2026 Housing Application

Apply for campus housing for summer 2026 when the application opens April 13.

Key Dates

Application Period:

  • Application Opens: April 13
  • Application Deadline: April 25

Housing Period:

  • Summer Housing Dates: May 8 – August 29*

Transition Dates:

  • Summer Transition: May 15 at 10 a.m.
  • Fall Transition: August 7
  • Non-Fall Resident Move-Out: August 21

Your exact end date depends on whether you’re returning for fall 2026. See “Important Dates & Transitions” below for details.

Eligibility & Requirements

To qualify for on-campus summer housing, you must be registered for at least one summer course.

Housing Details

Location: Founders Woods
Accommodation: 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment
Cost: $3,900 for the entire 16-week period

What’s Included

Your $3,900 housing fee covers:

  • Fully furnished apartment (beds, desks, and basic furniture)
  • Utilities (electric, water, heat/AC)
  • WiFi
  • Parking
  • Campus safety services

Important: Meal plans are NOT included. Dining Services is not in operation during the summer session. You’ll need to plan for your own meals.

Summer Housing: The Process

Program Overview

16-week summer housing for current spring 2026 residents and confirmed fall 2026 residents who need continuous on-campus housing coverage.

Housing runs: May 8 – August 29 (See Key Dates above for specific transition dates)

Your end date depends on your fall status:

  • Returning for fall 2026? You’ll transition to fall housing in early August
  • Not returning for fall? You’ll move out entirely in mid-August

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Who can apply:

  • Current spring 2026 residents
  • Confirmed fall 2026 residents
  • Must be enrolled in at least one summer course

Step 2: Submit Your Application

When to apply: Application opens on the date listed in Key Dates above

Application deadline: See Key Dates above for the specific deadline

Important:

  • Apply by the deadline for guaranteed housing consideration
  • Applications received after the deadline can only be placed based on availability

Step 3: What Happens Next

Room assignments sent: 1-2 weeks before your move-in date (check your Benedictine email)

Move-in date: See “Summer Transition” date in Key Dates above
You’ll move to your summer assignment in Founders Woods on this date unless otherwise instructed by Residence Life.

Note: Temporary placement in Jaeger/Ondrak may occur at the beginning of the term based on availability.

Step 4: Your Summer Housing Timeline

Once you move in, your path depends on whether you’re returning for fall 2026:

Path A: Returning for Fall 2026

  • What happens: You’ll transition to your permanent fall housing assignment on the date listed in Key Dates above (Fall Transition).
  • What to do: Pack up your summer apartment and move to your new fall assignment on campus.

Path B: NOT Returning for Fall 2026

  • What happens: You must move out of Founders Woods and leave campus entirely on the date listed in Key Dates above (Non-Fall Resident Move-Out).
  • Why: We need to prepare Founders Woods for new fall students arriving soon.
  • If your classes continue past the move-out date: You are responsible for arranging your own off-campus housing. Temporary on-campus housing cannot be provided after this date.

Questions?

View Summer FAQs

Contact Residence Life at [email protected]