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Summer Housing

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UCA residence halls and apartments close for Summer break.

The 2026 Summer residence halls are Baridon Hall and Carmichael Hall.

You do not have to be enrolled in Summer classes to stay in Summer Housing.

Meal Plans are not required for Summer Housing, but we do have Summer meal plans available. Visit the BearCard website for more information.

How to apply for Summer Housing:

– Log on to my.uca.edu.
– Go to the MyHousing Portal
– Click “My Housing Applications” at the top menu
– Type of Housing: Select “Summer Housing”
– Select “Apply for Housing”
– Complete the Summer Housing Application

NOTE:  Summer Housing requires you to move to Baridon or Carmichael Hall.

Summer Housing Important Dates

The Summer Housing application will open on February 23, 2026 at 10 am.

Summer Housing 2026 Move In Dates:

May Intersession Transition: Only Spring 2026 residents can apply and they stay in their Spring assignment until May 9th
Summer I: May 31st from 9am – 5pm
Summer II: July 5th from 9am – 5pm

Summer Housing 2026 Move Out Dates:

May Intersession: May 29th by 8pm
Summer I: July 2nd by 8pm
Summer II: August 7th by 8pm
August Transition: Only Summer II residents can apply and they stay in their Summer assignment until August 1st

Summer Housing 2026 Application Changes & Cancellation Dates:

ALL SUMMER TERM CANCELLATIONS must be submitted through the MyHousing Portal on my.uca.edu 
May Intersession: April 30th at Noon
Summer I: May 28th at Noon
Summer II + August Intersession:  July 1st at Noon

Summer Rates and Terms:

Summer 2026 Housing Rates:

May Intersession: Single: $575, Double: $575
Summer I: Single: $835, Double: $635
Summer II + August Intersession: Single: $1,020, Double: $820 ($185 credit if you properly check out by August 7th)
Summer Housing rates are not prorated. 

Summer Housing 2026 Term Dates:

May Intersession: May 2nd – May 29th
Summer I: May 31st – July 1st
Summer II: July 5th – August 7th
August Intersession: August 9th – 14th

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Contact Information

Bernard Hall, Room 201
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, Arkansas 72035
Phone: (501) 450-3132
Fax: (501) 450-5374
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30PM
E-mail: housing@uca.edu

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