Assignment Information
Welcome to University Residences! New students to University Residences for the 2026 Spring Semester will be notified of their room and roommate assignment information on or around December 5, 2025. This notification will be sent to your Purdue email address. Any questions regarding your housing assignment should be directed to the main office of your assigned residence. Their contact information will be provided in the Housing Portal.
Move-in:
Students may begin moving in Wednesday, January 7, 2026, any time after 8 a.m. EST at no additional charge. Students should report to their assigned residence hall's main office to pick up their room key and check-in materials, unless otherwise noted in Move-In Details.
Important Information Regarding Check-in:
The spring semester Purdue University Residences contract begins Monday, January 12, 2026. Requests for early arrival, prior to January 7, should be coordinated through the residence hall's main office.
Important Dates
| Date | Day | Time | Description |
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| January 6, 2026 - January 23, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. |
Change your meal plan in the housing portal. New students assigned to Hawkins Hall or Hilltop Apartments will have the option to change to Room-Only up until January 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. |
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| January 7, 2026 | Wednesday | 8 a.m. |
Students may begin moving in any time after 8 a.m. at no additional cost. Requests for early arrival, prior to January 7, should be coordinated through the the residence hall's main office. |
| January 12, 2026 | Monday | First day of the spring semester contract and breakfast is the first contract meal. | |
| January 12, 2026 | Monday | 7:30 a.m. | Spring semester classes begin. |