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.

Important Housing Dates for 2026-27 Academic Year

  • Fall Semester

    August 26: New international student move in

    August 29: First year student and transfer student move in

    August 31: Returning student move in

    September 1: Classes begin

    September 25-27: Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

    October: Thanksgiving housing applications available 

    November: Fall RA selection (if needed, for spring 2027)

    November 20: Classes end, break for Thanksgiving

    November 20: Halls close at 6 p.m.

    November 29: Halls open at 10 a.m.

    November 30: Classes resume

    December 1: Deadline for change of residency status spring 2027 semester 

    December 11: Last day of classes, quiet hours begin at 5 p.m.

    December 14-18: Final Exams

    December 18: Halls close at 6 p.m.

  • Spring Semester

    January 4: Check-in for January housing

    January 5: Winter term classes begin

    January 20: New International student check-in

    January 24: New student check-in (first time freshmen and transfers)

    January 24: All returning student check-in

    January 25: Classes begin

    February: Spring RA selection (for fall 2027) 

    March 12: Spring vacation begins after last class. Halls close at 6 p.m.

    March 21: Halls open at 10 a.m.

    March 22: Classes resume

    April 1: Deadline for change of residency status fall semester 2027

    April: Housing selection for returning students

    May 7: Last day of classes, quiet hours begin at 5 p.m.

    May 10-14: Final exams, students must move out 24-hours after last exam, or by May 14 at 6 p.m., whichever occurs first.

    May 22: Commencement 

    Change of status deadline: For fall semester April 1; For spring semester December 1

  

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