Summer Students

I live in a commencement housing building (Ambler Johnston and O’Shaughnessy). Can I leave my belongings in my room if I sign up for the first summer session?

• Students in Commencement Housing Buildings (East or West Ambler Johnston or O’Shaughnessy) must submit a Late Checkout Request in StarRez by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025 in order to participate in the spring to summer transition and leave their belongings in their room during the period between spring closing and summer move-in.
• Due to summer flooring and paint work scheduled in the upper wing of West Ambler Johnston, residents of those rooms will not be able to leave items between spring and summer sessions. This includes all efficiency suites and rooms numbered X501 – X536. Residents of these rooms must fully move out at the close of the spring semester.
• Current residents who are only attending the second summer session must fully move out of the residence halls by the closing date in May.

I live in a non-commencement housing building. Can I leave my belongings in my room if I sign up for the first summer session?

• Current residents in non-Commencement Housing Buildings who pre-register for Summer Session I housing by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 may be able to participate in the spring to summer transition, leaving their belongings in their room during the period between spring closing and summer move-in.
• Residents of New Residence Hall East, Pritchard Hall residents will not be eligible to leave items between the spring and summer sessions due to scheduled facilities work. Residents of these buildings must fully move out at the close of the spring semester.
• Current residents who are only attending the second summer session must fully move out of the residence halls by the closing date in May.

How do I sign up for summer housing?

• To submit a summer housing contract:
• Log into the StarRez Portal with your VT Username/password and two-factor authentication.
• Select "Housing Contracts" from the top menu bar.
• Select Summer 2025 from the term selector page, and complete the contract as instructed.
• Summer dining plans may be selected through the link in the summer housing contract, or by going directly to Dining Plans in the StarRez Portal.
• If you are not a Virginia Tech student (visiting scholars, etc.) please contact our office at housing@vt.edu.

What are the deadlines?

• Contracts must be completed by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the first day of the summer session.
• For students attending Summer I or both Summer I and Summer II, contracts are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
• For students attending Summer Start or Summer II only, contracts are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

What are the rates?

• Once our summer housing and dining rates are available, they will be posted on our Room and Dining Rates page.

What will the spring to summer transition look like?

• Students will pack up their belongings and check-out of their spring room before they leave for the spring-to-summer break.
• Students may return for Summer I check-in on the Sunday before the first summer session begins. Students will have access to move their personal belongings from their spring assignment to summer assignment until 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday following.
• You must indicate if you are planning on leaving items in your room for transfer and accept the release of liability statement in your housing contract submission.

What do I do if I am in a building that has been designated for summer housing?

• If you are a current resident of CID, you may be able to stay in your current room depending on gender designations. While we will attempt to minimize changes, some students may need to move to a new space for the summer. You may make this move when you return for check-in on Sunday.

What dining plans are available for me to choose from? Can off-campus students purchase a dining plan?

• All on-campus students are required to purchase either the Summer Flex or 19 meals-per-week dining plan.
• Off-campus students may select a Summer Flex, 19 meals-per-week, or 7 meals-per-week dining plan. Due to the abbreviated term, the larger flex plans are not available.
• If you are not a Virginia Tech student normally (visiting scholars, etc), please email conferences@vt.edu or visit Hokie Passport Services at 100 Student Services Building to submit a summer dining plan request.

What are the move-in and move-out dates?

• Summer I:
• Summer I Move-In: Sunday, May 25
• Summer I Move-Out (students not enrolled for Summer II): Tuesday, July 8 by 10 a.m.
• Summer II:
• Summer II Move-In: Sunday, July 6
• Summer II Move-Out:
• Visiting scholars (not regularly enrolled VT students): Saturday, July 26 by 10 a.m.
• Virginia Tech students living on campus for Fall 2025: Summer to fall transition will occur Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10.
• During the summer to fall transition, students will move from their summer assignments to fall placements. Students must be present during this weekend to complete this move. Requests to delay check-outs will be denied.
• Virginia Tech students not living on campus for Fall 2025: Saturday, August 16 by 10 a.m.
• Late check-outs are not available for summer housing residents. The deadlines stated above are firm. We appreciate your advance planning so that we can effectively prepare our buildings for the transitions between academic terms.