Flexible Housing Options
UNC's Housing & Residential Education department provides flexible housing options for students that need to arrive on campus early, stay on campus during breaks or during summer session.
Early Arrival (Fall) Winter Break/Early Arrival (Spring) Spring Break Summer
Early Arrival Fall
Early arrival eligible students can move in on Friday, August 16, 2020.
You must have completed the early arrival request by emailing housing@unco.edu
and asking for next steps.
Types of Arrival
- Early arrival not required by a UNC department, camp or team
- Early arrival required by a department, camp or team
Cost
- Not Required Arrival: $45/night
- Required Arrival: $30/night (please confirm you name is on the list to determine eligibility)
Things to Consider:
If you arrive on-campus before your meal plan is active on August 22, 2020 be sure to consider early arrival meal options.
Winter Break or Early Arrival Spring
UNC's Residence Halls reopen for the Spring 2021 semester on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 8 AM. Students wishing to return to campus before that time should see the below information for Winter Break Housing/Early Arrival for the Spring Semester.
Residents living in Harrison, Lawrenson, University-Owned Houses and Arlington Park Apartments will not need to pay for Winter Break Housing. Residents living in University-Owned Houses and the Arlington Park Apartments do not
need to sign-up for Winter Break housing.
Sign-Up Today
If you wish to stay on-campus you will need to sign up for winter break housing, you will remain in your permanent academic year room.
Reasons for Early Arrival or Additional Stays
- For a job, team sport or you are an out-of-state student.
- Early arrival required by UNC department, camp or team.
- Early arrival not required
Cost
- $150/week
- $550/entire break
Things to Consider:
- Dining halls are closed during break and reopen for the spring semester
Spring Break
During spring break Harrison, Lawrenson, University-Owned Houses and Arlington Park Apartments remain open.
All other halls are closed and you are not permitted to stay in your room.
If you wish to stay on-campus you will need to sign up for spring break housing for a temporary room assignment.
Reasons to stay or Early Arrival Spring
- For a job, team sport or you are an out-of-state student.
Cost
- $30/night
- $150/entire break
Things to Consider:
- Bring everything you need during the break if yo do not live in one of the designated residence halls.
Summer
We are still finalizing plans for Summer 2021 housing operations. Please check back periodically for updated information.
If you are living on campus for the summer term your fall financial aid doesn't pay your summer balances. Any summer balance from classes or housing must be paid before fall classes start or you may be dropped from all fall 2021 classes. Summer financial aid is limited, so if you are not sure if you will receive summer aid or how much please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Summer Housing Options
- UNC student taking classes during one of UNC's summer sessions.
- Student living on campus during the Spring 2020 semester who need housing over the summer.
Cost
(The information below is from Summer 2020, Summer 2021 information to be determined)
- Transition week: $150
- First 6-week session: $900
May 17 - June 27 - Second 6-week session: $900
June 27 - August 8 - 8-week session: $1200
June 6 - August 1 - 12 -week session: $1800
June 6 - August 1 - Entire summer: $2250
May 9 - August 13 - Ending transition week: $300
