2025-2026 Important University Dates
2025
August 10
EDGE Move-In Day & Long-Vanderburg Academy Move-In
August 10-17
Move-In Days for New Students
August 12
International Student Arrival Day
August 13-17
International Student Orientation
August 14
Transfer Orientation
August 17-24
New Student Welcome Week
Mandatory attendance for all new students
August 21
Transfer Orientation
August 22-24
Move-In Days for The Woods at Millikin
August 24
Last Day to opt out of Big Blue Access Program for Fall 2025
August 25
First Day of Classes
August 31
Last Day to add/drop 16-week courses
Last Day to add/drop first 8-week courses
September 1
Labor Day (no classes)
September 4
Last day to change/add/cancel meal plan
September 29-October 3
Homecoming Week Activities
October 3-5
Homecoming Weekend
October 3
Last Day to withdraw from first 8-week courses
Last Day for P/F for 16-week courses
October 23-26
Fall Break
November 11
Scheduling Day
November 18
Last Day to withdraw from 16-week courses
November 24-30
Thanksgiving Break (residence halls open, limited dining)
December 1
Off-Campus petitions due*
*Seniors only
December 12
Last day of classes
December 14
Winter Commencement
December 15-19
Final Exams
December 19
Residence Halls close for Winter Break (5 p.m.)
December 20
International Student Move-Out
December 20 - January 19
Winter Break
December 22
Winter Immersion courses begin
2026
January 13
International Student Move-In
January 14-18
International Student Orientation
January 16
Transfer Orientation
January 17
Residence Halls reopen for Spring Semester (8 a.m.)
January 19
Last Day to opt out of Big Blue Access program for Spring 2026
January 20
Classes Begin
January 25
Last Day to add/drop 16-week courses
Last Day to add/drop first 8-week courses
January 30
Last Day to change/add/cancel meal plan
February 27
Last Day to withdraw from first 8-week courses
March 1
Commuter Waiver due
Off-Campus Petition due
March 14-22
Spring Break (residence halls open)
April 3-5
Easter Break (no classes) (residence halls open)
April 7
Scheduling Day
April 14
Last day to withdraw from 16-week courses
May 1
Declare Housing for 2026/2027
May 8
Last day of classes
May 11-15
Final Exams
May 15
Residence Halls close for Summer (5 p.m.)
May 17
Spring Commencement
May 18
International Move-Out
Summer Immersion courses begin