Dates at a Glance

Note: The Office of the Registrar is responsible for maintaining all academic records and calendars.
Please check the registrar area to verify all official dates.

Spring 2025 (2024-25 Academic Year)

  • Halls Open for Returning Students - 9:00 a.m.
    Saturday, January 11

  • First meal served after Break - Dinner
    Sunday, January 12
    Some Retail Areas Open Earlier in the Day – See posted Hours
    Papa John's and Qdoba starts to accept Ace Bucks on this day.

  • Classes Begin
    Monday, January 13

  • Meal Plan Change Deadline
    Friday, January 17, at 5:00 p.m.

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Celebrations Scheduled throughout the Day)
    Monday, January 20
    Halls & Dining Operations remain open.
    Special Hours will be posted for each Dining Location (Saturday - Monday)

  • Spring Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service)
    Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 16

    • Last meal served before Spring Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.
      Friday, March 7
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks during this Break
    • First meal served after Break - Dinner
      Sunday, March 16
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, March 17

  • Easter Break (Halls Open - No Meal Service)
    Thursday, April 17 - Sunday, April 20

    • Last meal served before Easter Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
      Wednesday, April 16
    • Papa John's and Qdoba accepts Ace Bucks during this Break (Closed on Sunday)
    • First meal served after Break – Dinner
      Sunday, April 20
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, April 21

  • End of Year

    • Reading / Study Day
      Thursday, May 1
    • First Day of Finals
      Friday, May 2
    • Last Day of Finals
      Thursday, May 8
    • Last meal served for the year – Reduced Dinner
      Thursday, May 8, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
    • Papa John's ends Ace Bucks partnership
      Thursday, May 8, at Midnight
    • Residential Buildings Officially Close
      Students are expected to leave 24 hours after their last final.
      Residential Buildings close at Noon on Saturday, May 10
      (Graduates and students working graduation have an automatic extended stay through noon on Sunday, May 11)
    • Baccalaureate and Commencement
      Saturday, May 10

Summer 2025 (2024-25 Academic Year)

  • UE Summer housing will be available from May 10 – August 17. Summer housing is a separate contract than the academic year housing contract. See our Summer Housing page for more details.

Fall 2025 (2025-26 Academic Year)

  • Move-In Dates and Instructions

  • Pre-Opening Meals
    Students participating in Welcome Week will have meals provided in accordance with those programs. Early arrival athletes should check with their coaches.

    All other students who arrive earlier than Sunday, August 17 have the option of paying for a meal at locations serving food on campus or seeking food at area establishments.

  • Opening Meals
    First Regular Dining Meal in The Eatery – Dinner
    Sunday, August 17, 4:30 p.m.
    Some Retail Areas Open Earlier in the Day – See posted Hours
    Papa John's and Qdoba starts to accept Ace Bucks on this day.

  • First Day of Class
    Wednesday, August 20

  • Meal Plan Change Deadline
    Friday, August 29, at 5:00 p.m.

  • Labor Day (No Classes in Session)
    September 1
    No Classes in Session
    Campus Dining is open

  • Fall Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service)
    Saturday October 11 - Tuesday October 14
    No classes for students!

    • Last meal served before Fall Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.
      Friday October 10
    • Papa John's and Qdoba accepts Ace Bucks during this Break
    • Aces Place will be open during special posted hours
    • First meal served after Break - Dinner
      Tuesday, October 14
    • Classes Resume
      Wednesday, October 15

  • Thanksgiving Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service)
    Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30

    • Last meal served before Thanksgiving Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.
      Tuesday, November 25
    • Papa John's and Qdoba accepts Ace Bucks during this Break
    • Aces Place remains open during special posted hours
    • First meal served after Break - Dinner
      Sunday, November 30
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, December 1

  • Heading toward Winter Break

    • Last day of Classes
      Wednesday, December 3
    • Reading & Study Day
      Thursday, December 4
    • First Day of Finals
      Friday, December 5
    • Last Day of Finals
      Thursday, December 11
    • Last meal served before Winter Break
      Thursday, December 11
      Reduced Dinner from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
    • Papa John's and Qdoba accepts Ace Bucks up until 6:00 p.m.
      Thursday, December 11
    • Residential Buildings Close
      Students are expected to leave 24 hours after their last final.
      Residential Buildings close at Noon on Saturday, December 13

Spring 2026 (2025-26 Academic Year)

  • Halls Open for Returning Students - 9:00 a.m.
    Saturday, January 10

  • First meal served after Break - Dinner
    Sunday, January 11
    Some Retail Areas Open Earlier in the Day – See posted Hours
    Papa John's and Qdoba starts to accept Ace Bucks on this day.

  • Classes Begin
    Monday, January 12

  • Meal Plan Change Deadline
    Friday, January 16, at 5:00 p.m.

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Celebrations Scheduled throughout the Day)
    Monday, January 19
    Halls & Dining Operations remain open.
    Special Hours will be posted for each Dining Location (Saturday - Monday)

  • Spring Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service)
    Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 15

    • Last meal served before Spring Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.
      Friday, March 6
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks during this Break
    • First meal served after Break - Dinner
      Sunday, March 15
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, March 16

  • Easter Break (Halls Open - No Meal Service)
    Thursday, April 2 - Sunday, April 5

    • Last meal served before Easter Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
      Wednesday, April 1
    • Papa John's and Qdoba accepts Ace Bucks during this Break (Closed on Sunday)
    • First meal served after Break – Dinner
      Sunday, April 5
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, April 6

  • End of Year

    • Reading / Study Day
      Thursday, April 30
    • First Day of Finals
      Friday, May 1
    • Last Day of Finals
      Thursday, May 7
    • Last meal served for the year – Reduced Dinner
      Thursday, May 7, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
    • Papa John's ends Ace Bucks partnership
      Thursday, May 7, at Midnight
    • Residential Buildings Officially Close
      Students are expected to leave 24 hours after their last final.
      Residential Buildings close at Noon on Saturday, May 9
      (Graduates and students working graduation have an automatic extended stay through noon on Sunday, May 10)
    • Baccalaureate and Commencement
      Saturday, May 9

Summer 2026 (2025-26 Academic Year)

  • UE Summer housing will be available from May 9 – August 23. Summer housing is a separate contract than the academic year housing contract. See our Summer Housing page for more details.

Note: The Office of the Registrar is responsible for maintaining all academic records and calendars.
Please check the registrar area to verify all official dates.