Important Housing Dates & Break Information
Mark these upcoming residence life events on your calendar! From orientation to new student check in, to commencement and senior check out, you'll want to note these dates.
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Fall Semester
August 20: New international student move in
August 23: First year student and transfer student move in
August 25: Returning student move in
August 26: Classes begin
October 3-5:
October: Thanksgiving housing applications available
November: Fall RA selection (if needed, for spring 2026)
November 21: Classes end, break for Thanksgiving
November 21: Halls close at 6 p.m.
November 30: Halls open at 10 a.m.
December 1: Deadline for change of residency status spring 2026 semester
December 1: Classes resume
December 5: Last day of classes, quiet hours begin at 5 p.m.
December 8-12: Final Exams
December 12: Halls close at 6 p.m.
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Spring Semester
January 5: Check-in for January housing
January 5: Winter term classes begin
January 14: New International student check-in
January 17: New student check-in (first time freshmen and transfers)
January 19: All returning student check-in
January 20: Classes begin
February: Spring RA selection (for fall 2026)
March 13: Spring vacation begins after last class. Halls close at 6 p.m.
March 22: Halls open at 10 a.m.
March 23: Classes resume
April 1: Deadline for change of residency status fall semester 2026
April: Housing selection for returning students
May 1: Last day of classes, quiet hours begin at 5 p.m.
May 4-8: Final exams, students must move out 24-hours after last exam, or by May 8 at 6 p.m., whichever occurs first.
May 16: Commencement
Change of status deadline: For fall semester April 1; For spring semester December 1