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Early Arrival Requests

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Important Dates

  • April 24 - Individual and Group Early Arrival request form available
  • June 26 - Deadline for Group Early Arrival requests
  • July 7 - Priority deadline for Individual Early Arrival requests
  • August 16 - Final date to submit Individual Early Arrival requests

Hall Opening Information

The residence halls officially open for new first year students on Friday, August 21, and for current students on Sunday, August 23. Students are expected to make travel arrangements based on these opening dates and timeline. Early arrivals are not permitted due to improper planning or travel arrangements.

Individual Student Early Arrival Requests

Note: The individual request process is closed for Fall 2026. Reach out to residentiallife@nd.edu if you have any questions.

A limited number of students are approved for an Individual Early Arrival in the event of exceptional, extenuating personal circumstances. In order to be considered, students should submit the required Housing Extension request form by Tuesday, July 7. After July 7, requests will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Approval after the July 7 priority deadline will also be dependent on room availability. The final date to submit a request for early arrival is August 16, 2026.

Individual students can submit their request by visiting HomeUnderTheDome.nd.edu and clicking on "Fall Early Arrival Request". Please note: you can only submit a request once you've received a housing assignment.

Sibling Request

  • Students whose siblings are approved for early arrival or a first-year student may request an early arrival. Housing extensions are not available to cousins, girlfriends/boyfriends, or friends of first year students.
  • Residential Life will verify that the sibling is participating in an official university group or a member of the Class of 2030.
  • Only siblings of first-year students may request arrival on Friday, August 21.

Individual Request

  • Individual Requests will be considered to arrive on Saturday, August 22.
  • Students will be approved for Saturday in the event of exceptional, extenuating personal circumstances.
  • Individual requests may only be made by the individual student seeking an early arrival. Parents, siblings, or friends may not request an early arrival on the student's behalf.
    • Lack of planning or pre-arranged travel arrangements will not be considered.

Please Note:

  • Residential Life will begin reviewing requests for early arrival in June. Decisions will not be sent out before that time.
  • All requests must be approved centrally by the Office of Residential Life. Rectors, hall staff, or other University staff members are not able to approve students for an Early Arrival.
  • The deadline to submit an Individual Early Arrival request is Tuesday, July 7.
  • This form is a request only. Submission of the form, lack of planning, and pre-arranged travel arrangements will not guarantee approval. Students should make travel plans accordingly.
  • Students who have not received approval from the Office of Residential Life will not be permitted to check into their residence halls or move in any belongings until Sunday, August 23. Students will be responsible for securing accommodations elsewhere.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to submit an Individual Early Arrival request. Parents, siblings, etc. may not request an Early Arrival on a student’s behalf.
  • Students approved for an Individual Early Arrival are expected to uphold all University policies and the student code of conduct. Any incidents that occur during a housing extension period may result in the loss of housing privileges and a referral to the Student Conduct process.

Individual Early Arrival Request

Group Early Arrival Requests

Note: The group request process is closed for Fall 2026. Reach out to residentiallife@nd.edu if you have any questions.

Group early arrival requests must be submitted online via the Housing Extension request form. It is the responsibility of a Group Administrator (Notre Dame Faculty or Staff), and not the individual student, to submit the request form on behalf of all students in their group.

Please Note:

  • The deadline to submit requests is Friday, June 26. Requests will not be accepted after this date.
  • Groups must be sponsored by a University department in order to be considered for an early arrival, and requests for a housing extension must be submitted by a Notre Dame faculty or staff member.
  • Submission of the Housing Extension request form is a request only. Not all groups will be approved.
  • Groups may not request for students to arrive more than 24 hours before the start of any group programming. Additionally, when possible groups are encouraged to consider their programming needs and whether training or other programs can be held after returning students move in on Sunday, August 23.
  • Group administrators are responsible for the conduct of their group’s members. Any incidents that occur during a housing extension period may result in the loss of housing privileges, a referral to the Student Conduct process, and may jeopardize the ability for the group to be approved for future housing extensions. Adherence to all University policies and Hall Staff directives is critical for the success of the group.



Updated July 2026