First-Year Students
Mark your calendars! Here are the important dates for move in, and move out:
Residence Hall Move-in/Closing Dates
| Date: | Description: |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 25, 2026 | First year/new resident move in — 8:00 a.m. – noon |
| Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Returning resident move in — 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 30, 2025 | Returning resident move in — 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 – Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Fall Break (housing remains open) |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | Housing closes for Thanksgiving break at 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, November 29, 2026 | Housing re-opens at noon |
| Friday, December 11, 2026 | Housing closes for winter recess at 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 10, 2027 | Housing re-opens for winter semester at noon |
| Friday, February 26, 2027 | Housing closes for winter break at 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 7, 2027 | Housing re-opens at noon |
| Friday, April 23, 2027 | Housing closes at 5:00 p.m. for residents not participating in commencement |
| Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Housing closes at 5:00 p.m. for all students |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Housing re-opens at noon for Spring Term |
| Thursday, May 27, 2027 | Housing closes at 5:00 p.m. due to Highland Festival. No exceptions. |
*Students are expected to leave campus on these dates because residence halls are closed. You may leave your belongings in your room during breaks, but must move out all belongings at the end of the year.