Residence Life Dates
| Fall 2026 Semester | Description |
|---|---|
| First Year and Transfer Fall Move In | 9:00–11:00 a.m.: Last names A-J 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Last names K-Z |
| Returning Student Move In | Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026—10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. both days |
| New and Returning Graduate Student Move In | Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026—10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. both days |
| First Day of Fall Classes | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| Bear Olympics | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Last Day to Change Meal Plan | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13, 2026 |
| Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 |
| Last Day of Classes for Fall 2026 | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 Finals Week | December 14–18, 2026 |
| Halls Close for Winter Break | Friday, December 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026-January 22, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 Semester | Description |
|---|---|
| Halls Open for Spring Semester | Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 8:00 a.m. |
| First Day of Spring Classes | Monday, January 25, 2027 |
| Housing Applications for Returning Undergrad and Graduate Students for the 2027-28 Academic Year Open | Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Halls Close for Spring Break | Friday, March 12, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Housing Applications for Returning Students Close and Housing Deposits Due | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Housing Selection Days | April 13–15, 2027 |
| Select A Bed Day | Thursday, April 29, 2027 |
| Last Day of Classes for Spring 2027 | Friday, May 7, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 Finals Week | May 10–14, 2027 |
| Move Out Date for Non-Graduating Students | Friday, May 14, 2027 by 6:00 p.m. |
| Halls Close for the Summer | Friday, May 14, 2027 at 6:00 p.m. |
| Commencement | Sunday, May 23, 2027 |
| Move Out Date for Graduating Students | Sunday, May 23, 2027 by 6:00 p.m. |