Important Dates

Two calendars are below.

  • For incoming residents living with us during the 25-26 academic year. 
  • For future residents living with us in the 26-27 academic year.

2025-2026 Academic Year

July 1
Last day to cancel housing and receive $200 back from $250 prepayment.
July 7 (9 a.m.)
Room Change Waitlist opens in the Housing & Dining Portal for students who want to pursue a room or roommate change prior to move-in.
July 28 (9 a.m.)
Arrival planning form opens in the Housing & Dining Portal. Use this form to request early arrival and to pick your move-in timeslot.
August 1 Room change waitlist closes at 12 p.m. (noon).
August 4 (9 a.m.)
Residential parking privilieges go on sale (Parking website). First-come, first-served.
August 8 Summer to fall moves
August 9-20 Early Arrival Housing
August 17 Last day to select your meal plan in the Housing & Dining Portal.
Aug 18 - Sept 5 Meal plan changes accepted on website (Meal Plan Change Form).
Beginning August 18 Students on the 160 meal plan may convert meals to Dining Dollars on the website.
August 21-24 Move-in and Welcome Week
August 25 First day of class.
September 1 Labor Day Holiday - no classes. Office closed.
September 15 - Room Changes begin
- Single room waitlist opens on website.
Sept 22-27 Homecoming Week
September 29 Fall bills due
October 10-12 Family Weekend
November 1
If applicable, submit a housing accommodation request by this date if you are a new student for spring semester.
November 10 - Thanksgiving Break registration opens.
- Winter Break registration opens.
November 21 - Last day to change rooms for fall semester.
- Deadline to register for Thanksgiving Break Housing.
November 25 Food service ends at 6 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break.
November 26 Residence communities close at 9 a.m. for Thanksgiving Break.
November 30
- Fall deadline for 160 meal plan holders to convert meals to Dining Dollars.
- Residence communities reopen at 12 p.m. (noon). The University Dining Center opens at 4 p.m.
December 12 Residence communities close at 7 p.m. for Winter Break.
Food service ends at 1:30 p.m.
December 15 Parking Privileges for new spring residents go on sale at 9 a.m. in the Parking Portal.
December 18 Spring meal plan changes accepted online (the Maverick 250 Dining Dollars plan is not available for selection).
December 26 Spring 26 Housing cancellation deadline (to get $200 back from $250 prepayment).
January 9 Residence Communities open at 8 a.m. for spring semester
January 23 Last day to change your meal plan for Spring Semester.
 January 26 Room changes begin.
 February 16 Spring Break Registration opens.
March 1
If applicable, Submit a housing accommodation request by this deadline if moving in for fall semester.
March 6 Residence Communities close at 7 p.m. for Spring Break. Food service ends at 6 p.m.
March 15 Residence Communities reopen at noon. The Dining Center opens at 4 p.m.
March 16 Summer Housing registration opens in the Housing & Dining Portal.
April 17 Last day to change rooms for spring semester.
April 30
spring deadline for 160 meal plan holders to convert meals to Dining Dollars.
May 8 Residence Communities close at 7 p.m. for end of term. Last day to use Dining Dollars.
May 9 Interim Housing begins.
May 16 Summer Housing begins.
July 1
Fall 26 Housing Cancellation deadline (to get $200 back from your $300 prepayment).

For 26-27 Residents

Oct 6 Housing application opens for 26-27 reservations.
Feb 13 Priority deadline. Students who apply by this date are guaranteed housing  & may choose their own roommate and room.
Feb 23-Mar 13 Roommate Matching for students who applied by the priority deadline.
March 1
If applicable, submit a housing accommodation request by this deadline if moving in for fall semester.
Mar 30-Apr 10 Room Selection for students who applied by the priority deadline.
June-July
Students who applied for housing after the priority deadline will receive their room/roommate assignment.
July 1
Deadline to cancel housing for 26-27 and receive $200 back from $300 prepayment.
Aug TBD Residence hall parking privileges go on sale at 9 a.m. in the Parking Portal. 1st come, 1st served.
Aug 16 Deadline to select your meal plan in the Housing & Dining Portal.
Aug 20-23 Move-In