Summer 2026

The 2026 summer housing application is now available in my.mtholyoke. Summer housing is available from May 31, 2026 through August 22, 2026. The deadline to apply is April 21, 2026. A limited number of residence hall rooms are available on campus each summer; priority is given to MHC students working on campus, doing research with a MHC faculty member on campus or International students.

Students seeking financial assistance for on-campus summer housing must submit the Summer Housing Assistance application by Fri, April 24, 2026. Applications will be reviewed, and funding will be applied directly to the student’s account based on demonstrated need as determined by the financial aid application materials collected by Student Financial Services. Applicants will be notified of their decision by Tues, May 5, 2026.

Please note that if a student receives Mount Holyoke–administered research grant funding designated to support summer housing costs, eligibility for summer housing assistance may be reduced or eliminated. These funds are separate from Lynk funding, which will not be considered in determining summer housing assistance eligibility.

For non-housing-related expenses, the Safety Net Fund will open for a two-week period sometime in April/May and will be available specifically to approved summer on-campus housing residents for non-housing related items.

For those staying on campus over the summer, the Summer 2026 Housing Contract will be available in Residence beginning June 1. The contract must be signed by June 8, 2026.

There are trash bags, brooms and dustpans in the student housekeeping closets and disinfectant spray, towels and buckets in the kitchenette for students to use during the summer.

Whether moving from Reunion to Summer housing or into a Fall assignment, please leave your room empty, clean, and closed. Here's a checklist:

• Remove stickers, tape and adhesives from all surfaces.

• Remove belongings and trash from your space. Put trash in the trash can, cardboard in recycling, and usable items in the Free Bin

• Close and secure your space by locking windows, pulling down shades, and locking the door.

• Clean the room and suite/apartment (including bathroom toilets, showers, sinks and fixtures). Sweep or vacuum as needed. Do not sweep out into the hallway.

• Return your room key to the Information Desk in Blanchard Hall.

• Do NOT leave your keys in your room, under an RF/RA's door, with another student, or with Public Safety & Service. If your keys are lost or otherwise not properly returned, we will change your locks and there will be a charge of at least $75.

Hours of operation are subject to change based on conference business demands. Please check out the Dining Services website for the most up to date information about hours and station availability.

Monday, June 1st - Saturday, August 15th

Breakfast:  7:15-9:00am

Lunch: 11:30-2:00pm

Dinner 5:00-7:00pm.

The Mandelle Hall Golden Pear is also available to residents throughout the summer. Please be considerate of all residents within your community. It is the responsibility of each resident to clean up after themselves and to keep the space clean and enjoyable. Please adhere to the community norms posted in the space, including labeling and disposing of food properly.

The Department of Student Engagement will be offering regular shuttles to area businesses throughout summer 2026, including the Holyoke Mall, South Hadley Big Y, and Granby CVS. Please see below for shuttle times and pick-up locations, and know that all shuttles are first-come first-serve and free for riders. Please see the schedule below or as a Google Doc.

Please return on the assigned bus time (either the first OR the second shuttle times) to ensure ride availability for all students.

Please be in touch if you have any questions or concerns via email at res-life@mtholyoke.

Summer Building Hours:

• Please check the LITS website for most updated Circulation Desk and LITS Complex hours. LITS is generally open 8:30AM-5:00PM during the summer.
• Archives & Special Collections (Dwight Hall, basement level) will be open by appointment Monday-Friday 9:30-12 pm and welcomes walk-ins from 1-4:30 pm

• Pratt Music Library and Language & Culture Commons (LCC) are closed for the summer.

Summer Services: All services offered by LITS during the academic year (eg, meeting with a librarian for research and technology help, requesting materials through interlibrary loan, borrowing books and equipment, using the space, etc) are available during the summer.

Leisure collections: Looking for ways to relax and unwind? Check out LITS's leisure collections! Films are on level 2 ½, books are on level 4 (next to the AskLITS wall), and card games are at the Circulation Desk. Looking for something in particular and don't see it there? Talk to the friendly folks at the Circulation Desk!

Semester/Reunion Hours: Regular hours through May 31st.

Holidays, 10am-8pm: Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4

Summer Hours: Monday June 1st - Sunday, August 22nd

• 8am-9pm on weekdays

• 10am-9pm on weekends

• Regular hours resume August 23

These hours / unlock times do not include the exterior doors leading into the Dining Commons vestibule; those hours will be provided by Dining.