Operating Calendar
Fall-Spring Semesters
Residence Life follows the MSOE academic calendar. The supporting Residence Life calendar is below.
| Fall Semester | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Assistant (RA) Move-In | Thursday, Aug. 13 | Thursday, Aug. 12 |
| Fall Pre-Season Athlete Move-In (General) | Tuesday, Aug. 18 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) | TBD |
| Early drop-off | Friday, Aug. 21 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) | Friday, Aug. 20 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) |
| Fall Pre-Season Athlete Move-In (Women's Golf) | TBD | TBD |
| Nursing LLC Move-In | Tuesday, Aug. 25 (noon to 4 p.m.) | Tuesday, Aug. 24 (noon to 4 p.m.) |
| Early Move-In for Welcome Week Workers | Sunday, Aug. 23 (noon to 4 p.m.) | Sunday, Aug. 22 (noon to 4 p.m.) |
| New student move-in | Thursday, Aug. 27 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) | Thursday, Aug. 26 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) |
| First Meal on Meal Plan at Carnival. Dining hall service begins Friday morning. | Thursday, Aug. 27 (5 p.m.) | Thursday, Aug. 26 (5 p.m.) |
| Returning student move-in | Sunday, Aug. 30 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) | Sunday, Aug. 29 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) |
| Dining Commons closes for Thanksgiving Break | Tuesday, Nov. 24 (2 p.m.) | Tuesday, Nov. 23 (2 p.m.) |
| Residence Hall Front Desks close for Thanksgiving Break (residents have access to rooms) | Tuesday, Nov. 24 (6 p.m.) | Tuesday, Nov. 23 (6 p.m.) |
| Residence Hall Front Desks re-open | Sunday, Nov. 29 (2 p.m.) | Sunday, Nov. 28 (2 p.m.) |
| Dining Commons re-open | Sunday, Nov. 29 (4 p.m.) | Sunday, Nov. 28 (4 p.m.) |
| Dining Commons closes for Winter Break | Friday, Dec. 18 (2 p.m.) | Friday, Dec. 17 (2 p.m.) |
| Residence Halls close for Winter Break | Friday, Dec. 18 (6 p.m.) | Friday, Dec. 17 (6 p.m.) |
| Resident Assistants (RAs) Depart for Winter Break | Saturday, Dec. 19 (6 p.m.) | Saturday, Dec. 18 (6 p.m.) |
| Spring Semester | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 |
| Resident Assistant (RA) Winter Training | Saturday, Jan. 16 (noon) | Saturday, Jan. 15 (noon) |
| Residence Halls open | Sunday, Jan. 17 (2 p.m.) | Sunday, Jan. 16 (2 p.m.) |
| Dining Commons open | Sunday, Jan. 17 (4 p.m.) | Sunday, Jan. 16 (4 p.m.) |
| Dining Commons closes for Spring Break | Friday, Mar. 12 (2 p.m.) | Friday, Mar. 10 (2 p.m.) |
| Residence Hall Front Desks close for Spring Break (residents have access to rooms) | Friday, Mar. 12 (6 p.m.) | Friday, Mar. 10 (6 p.m.) |
| Residence Hall Front Desks re-open | Sunday, Mar. 21 (2 p.m.) | Sunday, Mar. 19 (2 p.m.) |
| Dining Commons re-open | Sunday, Mar. 21 (4 p.m.) | Sunday, Mar. 19 (4 p.m.) |
| Dining Commons closes for the semester | Friday, May 14 (2 p.m.) | Friday, May 12 (2 p.m.) |
| Residence Halls close for the semester | Friday, May 14 (6 p.m.) | Friday, May 12 (6 p.m.) |
| Resident Assistants (RAs) Depart for Summer | Saturday, May 15 (6 p.m.) | Saturday, May 13 (6 p.m.) |