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Important Dates

Key Housing and Academic Dates

Stay on top of your semester with these essential housing and academic deadlines. From move-in days and class start dates to breaks, reapplications, and finals, this section helps you plan ahead and avoid surprises. Be sure to also check the University Registrar Calendar for the most current academic updates.

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Important Dates

Please always be sure to check the university calendar for the most updated information

University calendar

Fall 2026
  • Saturday, August 22 First-Year Move-In Day
  • Sunday, August 23-Tuesday, August 24 Upper-Class Move-In
  • Wednesday, August 26 First Day of Fall Classes
  • Monday, October 19 Spring 2027 Housing Application Available to new students
  • Wednesday, November 18 Spring 2027 Housing and Meal Plan charges added to student’s account
  • Saturday, November 21 Residence Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break at 12 pm Central Time
  • November 23-28 Thanksgiving Break – no classes (university open on Monday and Tuesday only)
  • Sunday, November 29 Residence Halls Open from Thanksgiving Break at 12 pm Central Time
  • Friday, December 11 Last Day of Fall Classes
  • December 14-18 Final Exams
  • Saturday, December 19 Residence Halls Close for Winter Break at 12 pm Central Time (any student not returning to housing for the spring semester must move out by this day/time)
  • December 19-January 10 Winter Break

Spring 2027
  • Sunday, January 10 Residence Halls Open for Spring Semester at 12 pm Central Time
  • Wednesday, January 13 First Day of Spring Classes
  • TBD LIVE-ON: Returning Student Reapplication for 27-28 Year Opens
  • Saturday, March 6 Residence Halls Close for Spring Break at 12 pm Central Time
  • March 6-March 14 Spring Break – no classes (university open)
  • Sunday, March 14 Residence Halls Open from Spring Break Break at 12 pm Central Time
  • Monday, March 22 Summer Housing Application Available
  • Friday, April 30 Last Day of Spring Classes
  • May 3-7 Final Exams
  • Saturday, May 8 Residence Halls Close at 12 pm Central Time
  • Sunday, May 9 Extended Stay Housing Close at 9 am

Summer 2027
  • Monday, May 10 Summer 1 Housing Opens, 9 am – 12 pm Central Time
  • Tuesday, May 11 First Day of Summer 1 Classes
  • Friday, June 25 Last Day of Summer 1 Classes
  • Saturday, June 26 Summer 1 Housing Closes at 12 pm Central Time
  • Sunday, June 27 Summer 2 Housing Opens at 12 pm Central Time
  • Monday, June 28 First Day of Summer 2 Classes
  • Monday July 5- Tuesday July 6 Academic Break- no classes
  • Friday, August 6 Last Day of Summer 2 Classes
  • Saturday, August 7 Summer 2 Housing Closes at 12 pm

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