- First-year students: September 1
- Returning students: September 2
- Athletes (Football: August 14, Men’s soccer: August 19, Field hockey and volleyball: August 20, Women’s soccer: August 21, Cross country: August 22)
Parent Section
Fall 2024 Move-in Dates
Our goal with this area of our website is to provide parents of residential students with the information we are sending out to students each month. We will be positing information about our upcoming deadlines, events on campus, and general information in this section. Please feel free to refer back to this area of our website on a regular basis so you can see the latest updates from our department.
Interested in meeting our staff? Feel free to see the Meet Our Staff page and see who works in the Departments of Residential Life.
If you'd like to get in touch with us about any questions you may have, please feel free to see our Contact Us page to speak with us via phone or e-mail.
Announcements
- Looking to send something to your student? Please address your mail the following way:
| Main Campus |
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[Your Student's Name] |
- Note for parents looking to mail keys: Keys must be mailed in a sturdy, paperboard or plastic envelope. Keys will tear paper envelopes.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Fall 2024
| Event/Deadline | Date |
| New Student Check-In | Sunday, September 1, 2024 |
| Returning Student Check-In | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| First Day of Classes | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day - No Classes | Monday, October 14, 2024 |
| Veteran's Day - No Classes | Monday, November 11, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Break Halls Close @ 2PM | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Break Halls Open @ Noon | Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
| Final Exam Period | December 16, 17, 18, 19, 2024 |
| Residence Halls Close @ 5PM | Thursday, December 19, 2024 |
*Residents approved to move in early will receive separate communication regarding check-in
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