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Important Dates

Please view important dates for Campus below. For Contracting / Assignment Dates, please visit our Assignments Information webpage.

Campus Dates

2025-26

Events Dates Information
Housing Contract Begins August 22, 2025 First contract meal—Breakfast.
Fall Semester Classes Begin August 25, 2025
Thanksgiving Vacation November 26–30, 2025 Room-only service until Monday, December 1
Winter Break 12 p.m. (noon), December 21, 2025 Check-out deadline for students not participating in commencement or students leaving campus for winter break.

Students may leave their personal belongings in their room.
9 a.m., January 7, 2026 Students may return at no additional charge.
Spring Semester Classes Begin January 12, 2026 First contract meal—Breakfast.
Spring Break March 14–22, 2026 Room-only service: last available meal is Lunch on March 14 and the first available meal is Breakfast on March 23.
Spring Semester Ends May 9, 2026 Last contract meal—Dinner.
Check-out 12 p.m. (noon), May 10, 2026 For residents not participating in commencement.