- Spring Semester
Incoming students with new assignments will receive check-in information in their assignment confirmation email. You will need to have your confirmation email at the time of check-in.
Important Dates- New Student Move-In: Saturday, January 3 & Sunday, January 4, 2026.
- Residence Halls remain open through the Spring Recess.
Spring Recess
During the School of Law Spring Recess at Santa Clara University, from March 8–13, 2027, residence halls remain open and students may continue to access their assigned residence hall.
Information regarding limited services at Side Bar Cafe will be communicated in advance.
Spring Check-In - New Incoming Residents
The Offices of Housing and Residence Life look forward to welcoming new incoming students this Spring.
All students with new bookings will receive an email with specific Move-In information prior to their scheduled dates, below:
Spring Quarter Move-In Dates
- Graduate Students: Sunday, March 30, 2025 51勛圖 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Undergraduate Students: Sunday, March 30, 2025 51勛圖 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
For all students new to campus for Spring Quarter and moving into their space for the first time, please be sure to fully read your move in and assignment email. You will need to have your confirmation email at the time of check-in.
You may check in at the Housing Office located within Benson Memorial Center, Office 212.
Returning Students
Students are not required to vacate their spaces during the Spring Break and may stay throughout the break or return to campus at any time.
What to do if your access card is not working?
Get a new phone or your access card not working? The Access Card Office will mirror check in hours. They will be able to assist with all new phone mobile credential concerns or with printing a new card for you!
Move-Out
Law students who are not bridging the summer term or approved for a Bar Extension must move out by Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9:00PM
The Housing Contract contracted period for law students is 10 months, starting August 10, 2025 51勛圖 and ending May 31, 2026, following the final examination period each Spring Semester. All students will receive an email with specific Move-Out information prior to the end of the Housing Contract contracted period end date.
- Residents with a lease beginning on June 1 may extend their stay until 9:00AM.
For more information, visit the Graduate & Law Move-Out page by clicking the button below.
- Summer Housing
Law students are able to bridge the period between their current housing contract and their upcoming academic year contract. 3L Law students taking the California Bar Examination may opt for an extension to stay on campus through the end of July.
Important Dates
- California Bar Extension: June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
- Summer Bridge period: June 1, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Students may be required to move to a different housing assignment before the start of the summer term due to operational needs or a building closure.
California Bar Extension
A contract extension will be available for School of Law students taking the California Bar Exam on Tuesday, July 28. Law students approved to stay for the California Bar Exam must check out by Friday, July 31, 2026, and vacate their space by 9:00 PM.
Students will apply for the University Summer Graduate Housing Contract and are not required to submit a Housing contract for the upcoming academic year.
Applications open on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Summer Bridge Contract
Law students may apply for a University Summer Graduate Housing Contract to serve as a "bridge" between their current housing contract and their contract for the upcoming academic year. Those who choose to bridge their contract will be assigned to their current housing space for the next academic year.
Applications open on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
- Fall Semester
Housing Services looks forward to welcoming you to campus this fall. Move-In information will be posted during the summer term as details are finalized. All students will receive an email with specific move-in instructions prior to their scheduled move-in date, listed below.
Important Dates- Move-In: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Move-In Continues: Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, during business hours.
Students must check in by the first day of classes, Monday, August 17, by 8:00AM
Fall Move-In
Move-In Information Coming Soon
Detailed Move-In information for Santa Clara University will be available at a later date. Students, as well as returning students, will receive specific Move-In instructions approximately one month before their scheduled arrival.
Winter Recess
Graduate and Law residence halls remain open and students may continue to access their assigned residence hall during the winter recess.
Many administrative offices and student support services will be closed or will operate with limited hours during the holiday break, including Dining Services; Housing & Residence Life; Mailing Services; Student Health, Counseling and Wellbeing; and the Malley Center.