Maymester and Summer Housing

Maymester 2026-Housing

RLO anticipates offering two types of Maymester housing in 2026. Some courses will run for one week, while others will follow the traditional month-long format. Maymester housing is only available for students registered for a Maymester class. 

• Maymester — 1 Week
  • Dates: May 11–15
  • Location: You will remain in your Spring 2026 room.
  • Cost: $350 housing (7 nights $50 per night)
    • $210 dining dollars ($30 per day)

• Maymester — Full Month
  • Dates: May 11–June 5
  • Location: You will stay in your Spring 2026 room until moving to Ward Hall on May 15.
  • Cost: $1,300 housing (26 nights at $50 per night)
    • $840 dining dollars ($30 per day)

Maymester 2026-Dining

Maymester dining services will be available in the Fox Lodge during weekdays and students will have the ability to get a to-go bag for weekend meals. Fox Lodge hours for Maymester will be posted at a later date.

Summer 2026-Housing

• Dates: May 6–August 9
• Location: You will stay in your Spring 2026 room until moving to Lakeside on May 15.
• Cost Information:
  • Minimum stay: 6 weeks (students may leave earlier but must pay for minimum 6 weeks)
    • Minimum summer cost: $2,100 for 6 weeks
    • Full summer rate: $4,750 ($50 per night)

Students may elect to stay for a period between 6 weeks and the full summer. You will indicate specific dates for which you need housing on your summer housing application in April. *Graduating students are not eligible for summer housing. Summer housing is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Summer 2026-Dining

The Campus Center will be available for limited dining options. Specific dining hours will be published at a later date.