2025–2026 Calendar

2025 Fall Semester Dates

EventDateTimeLocation
Residence hall check-in for new studentsSunday, Aug. 24, 20259 a.m.–3 p.m.Alfond Forum
Residence hall check-in for all transfer and returning studentsMonday, Aug. 25, 20259 a.m.–3 p.m.Alfond Forum
Residence halls check-in for returning residentsTuesday, Aug. 26, 20259 a.m.–3 p.m.Housing Office- East Hall
Classes beginWednesday, Aug. 27, 2025VariousBiddeford Campus
Residence halls close for Thanksgiving Break/Dining Hall will close at 2 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 26, 202510 a.m.Residence Halls
Residence halls re-open/Meal plan resumes with dinnerSunday, Nov. 30, 202510 a.m.Residence Halls
Residence halls close for Winter Break/Last meal served is lunchFriday, Dec. 12, 20259 p.m.Residence Halls

2026 Spring Semester Dates

EventDateTimeLocation
Residence hall check-in for new and transfer students*Monday, Jan. 12, 20263–5 p.m.Campus Center
Residence halls check-in for returning residents/Meal plan resumes at dinner for all students*Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026Starting at 10 a.m.Residence Halls
Classes beginWednesday, Jan. 14, 2026VariousBiddeford Campus
Residence halls close for Spring Break/Last meal served is lunch on Friday, March 13Saturday, March 14, 202610 a.m.Residence/Dining Halls
Residence halls reopen/Meal plan resumes at dinnerSunday, March 22, 202610 a.m.Residence Halls
2026–2027 Housing Selection ProcessMid- to Late-AprilStudents assigned selection timesN/A
Residence Halls close to all students not directly involved with commencement or summer sessionsSaturday, May 9, 202612 p.m. (noon)Residence Halls
Summer Session residents transition into Summer residence hallsThursday, May 14, 20269 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Residence Halls
CommencementSaturday, May 16, 202610 a.m.Cross Insurance Arena
Residence halls closed for all studentsSunday, May 17, 20264 p.m.Residence Halls

*Date is subject to change