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.

First Things First

Let’s Explore

Room Selection For Current Students Academic Year 2025-2026

Overnight Guest Policy and Registration

Important Dates

Work Requests

Move in Day

Resident Assistant Selection

Students Studying Abroad

Important Dates

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

University calendar

Spring 2025

Sunday, January 5 Residence Halls Open for Spring Semester at 12 pm Central Time
Wednesday, January 8 First Day of Spring Classes
Monday, January 27 LIVE-ON: Returning Student Reapplication for 25-26 Year Opens at 12pm Central Time
Saturday, March 1 Residence Halls Close for Spring Break at 12 pm Central Time
March 1-March 16 Spring Break – no classes (university open)
Sunday, March 16 Residence Halls Open from Spring Break Break at 12 pm Central Time
TBD Summer Housing Application Available
Friday, May 2 Last Day of Spring Classes
May 5-9 Final Exams
Saturday, May 10 Residence Halls Close at 12 pm Central Time
Sunday, May 11 Extended Stay Housing Close at 9 am

Summer 2025

Saturday, May 10 Summer 1 Housing Opens, 9 am – 12 pm Central Time
Tuesday, May 13 First Day of Summer 1 Classes
Friday, June 20 Last Day of Summer 1 Classes
Saturday, June 21 Summer 1 Housing Closes at 12 pm Central Time
Sunday, June 22 Summer 2 Housing Opens at 12 pm Central Time
Monday, June 23 First Day of Summer 2 Classes
Thursday, July 3-4 July 4th Celebration- no classes & University Closed
Friday, August 1 Last Day of Summer 2 Classes
Saturday, August 2 Summer 2 Housing Closes at 12 pm

Fall 2025

Saturday, August 16 First-Year Move-In Day
Sunday, August 17-Tuesday, August 19 Upper-Class Move-In
Wednesday, August 20 First Day of Fall Classes
Monday, October 13 Spring 2026 Housing Application Available to new students
Monday, November 17 Spring 2026 Housing and Meal Plan charges added to student’s account
Saturday, November 22 Residence Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break at 12 pm Central Time
November 22-30 Thanksgiving Break – no classes (university open on Monday and Tuesday only)
Sunday, November 30 Residence Halls Open from Thanksgiving Break at 12 pm Central Time
Friday, December 5 Last Day of Fall Classes
December 8-13 Final Exams
Saturday, December 13 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 13-January 11 Winter Break

Spring 2026

Sunday, January 11 Residence Halls Open for Spring Semester at 12 pm Central Time
Wednesday, January 14 First Day of Spring Classes
TBD LIVE-ON: Returning Student Reapplication for 26-27 Year Opens at 8 am Central Time
Saturday, March 7 Residence Halls Close for Spring Break at 12 pm Central Time
March 7-March 22 Spring Break – no classes (university open)
Sunday, March 22 Residence Halls Open from Spring Break Break at 12 pm Central Time
TBD Summer Housing Application Available
Friday, May 3 Last Day of Spring Classes
May 11-15 Final Exams
Saturday, May 16 Residence Halls Close at 12 pm Central Time
Sunday, May 17 Extended Stay Housing Close at 9 am