Important Dates

  • Aug. 20 - Aug. 22, 2025

    Move-in (*dates are subject to change)
  • Aug. 20

    Welcome Week: Level Up Your Space (sophomore+ residents only). Located at the South Campus Plaza Green from 8 p.m. -11 p.m.
  • Aug. 21

    Welcome Week: Y2K Welcome Sophomore+ Social (sophomore+ residents only). Located at the South Campus Plaza Green from 8 p.m. -11 p.m.
  • Aug. 21

    Welcome Week Event: Welcome to Your First Rodeo (first-year residents only). Located in the Aztec Student Union from 8 p.m.-1 p.m.
  • Aug. 22-23

    Aztec Nights: Carnival Nights. Located on Campanile Walkway from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
  • Aug. 23

    New Student and Family Convocation. Located in Viejas Arena.
  • Sept. 8 - Sept. 12, 2025

    First opportunity to change meal plan. (effective Sept. 22, 2025)
  • Nov. 3 - Nov. 7, 2025

    Second opportunity to change meal plan. (effective Jan. 19, 2026)
  • Nov. 26 - Nov. 30, 2025

    Thanksgiving Break. Communities that do not offer Housing over the Break close Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. and reopen Nov. 30, 2025, at 12 p.m.
  • Dec. 18, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2026

    Winter Break. Communities that do not offer Housing over the Break close Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. and reopen Jan. 19. On Jan. 19, continuing students may return after 10 a.m. New spring residents may check in from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • March 27 - April 5, 2026

    Spring break. Communities that do not offer Housing over the Break close March 27 at 4 p.m. and reopen April 5, 2026, at 12 p.m.
  • May 15, 2026

    9-month residence halls and apartments close for the academic year at 10 a.m.
  • July 31, 2026

    11.5-month apartments close for the summer at 10 a.m.