Residence Hall Calendar

2026–2027 Calendar

2026 Fall Semester Dates

EventDateTimeLocation
Residence hall check-in for new studentsSunday, August 30, 20269 a.m.–3 p.m.Alfond Forum
Residence hall check-in for all transfer and returning studentsMonday, August 31, 20269 a.m.–3 p.m.Alfond Forum
Residence halls check-in for returning residentsTuesday, September 1, 20269 a.m.–3 p.m.Housing Office- East Hall
Classes beginWednesday, September 2, 2026VariousBiddeford Campus
Residence halls close for ThanksgivingWednesday, November 25, 2026After dinnerResidence Halls
Residence halls re-open/Meal plan resumes with dinnerSunday, November 29, 202610 a.m.Residence Halls
Residence halls close for Winter Break/Last meal served is lunchSaturday, December 19, 202610 a.m.Residence Halls

2027 Spring Semester Dates

EventDateTimeLocation
Residence hall check-in for new and transfer students*Monday, January 11, 20271–3 p.m.Campus Center
Residence halls check-in for returning residents/Meal plan resumes at dinner for all students*Tuesday, January 12, 2026Starting at 10 a.m.Residence Halls
Classes beginWednesday, January 13, 2027VariousBiddeford Campus
Residence halls close for Spring Break/Last meal served is lunch on Friday, March 13Saturday, March 13, 202710 a.m.Residence/Dining Halls
Residence halls reopen/Meal plan resumes at dinnerSunday, March 21, 202710 a.m.Residence Halls
2027–2028 Housing Selection ProcessMid- to Late-AprilApril 20 and 22N/A
Residence Halls close to all students not directly involved with commencement or summer sessionsSaturday, May 8, 202712 p.m. (noon)Residence Halls
Summer Session residents transition into Summer residence hallsThursday, May 13, 20279 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Residence Halls
CommencementSaturday, May 15, 202710 a.m.Cross Insurance Arena
Residence halls closed for all studentsSunday, May 16, 20274 p.m.Residence Halls

*Date is subject to change