RA Important Dates (if hired) for 2026-27

Important Dates (if hired) for 2026-27

August:

Aug. 10 ARD Training (ARD move-in Aug. 9)

Aug. 11 SRA Training (SRA move-in Aug. 10)

Aug. 12 - 19 RA Training

RAs must arrive August 11th 

Ready for 10am training on the 12th

Aug. 16 - 17 All Student Leader Training

Aug. 20 FYE Multicultural Move-In

Aug. 21 FYE Move-In | Orientation begins

Aug. 24  UCE Move-In

Aug. 24 UCE Evening Mandatory Meetings

Aug. 25 First Day of Classes

September:

Sep. 15 In-Service Day (No Classes)

October:

Oct. 19 - 24 Fall Break

November:

Nov. 25 - 29 Thanksgiving Break

December:

Dec. 8 Mandatory Meeting

Dec. 17 RA Christmas Gathering

Dec. 18 Res Halls Close @ Noon (RAs on Contract until 5)

Dec. 18 - Jan 8 Winter Break (RAs return to campus on January 8 for training)

January:

Jan. 8 RAs Return to Campus

Jan. 8 - 9 January RA Training

Jan. 8 New Student Orientation

Jan. 10 Res Halls open for returning students

Jan. 11 Mandatory Floor and Section Meetings 9:30pm | First Day of Classes

Jan. 18 No Classes

Jan. 26 - 27 Carousel Nights 7-9pm (Current RAs assist)

February:

Feb. 9 In-Service Day (No Classes)

March:

Mar. 5 Deadline to Accept RA Position Offers

Mar. 6 - 14 Spring Break

Mar. 26 - 29 Easter Break

April:

Apr. 8 Service Day (no classes)

Apr. TBD All Staff Passing the Torch

April. 25 Leadership & RA Banquet

April 27 Mandatory Meetings @ 9:30pm

April 30 Last Day of Classes

May:

May 3 - 6 Finals

May 6 Tier 1 Leadership Gathering for all future RAs 5:30-7:30pm

May 7 Res Halls Close @ 5pm Thursday

May 8 - 9 Commencement Weekend

May 9 Res Halls Close for Graduates/Extended Stay @ 10 am

May 9 RAs On Contract until 5pm (must depart campus by 9am 5/10)