RA Important Dates (if hired) for 2025-26

Important Dates (if hired) for 2025-26

August:

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

Aug. 12 SRA Training (SRA move-in Aug. 11)

Aug. 13 - 20 RA Training

RAs must arrive August 12th or 13th

Ready for 10am training on the 13th

Aug. 17 - 18 All Student Leader Training

Aug. 21 FYE Multicultural Move-In

Aug. 22 FYE Move-In | Orientation begins

Aug. 24 - 25 UCE Move-In

Aug. 25 UCE Evening Mandatory Meetings

Aug. 26 First Day of Classes

September:

Sep. 23 In-Service Day (No Classes)

October:

Oct. 18 - 25 Fall Break

November:

Nov. 26 - 30 Thanksgiving Break

December:

Dec. 9 Mandatory Meeting

Dec. 18 RA Christmas Gathering

Dec. 20 Res Halls Close @ Noon (RAs on Contract until 5)

Dec. 19 - Jan 9 Winter Break (RAs return to campus on January 9 for training)

January:

Jan. 9 RAs Return to Campus

Jan. 9 - 10 January RA Training

Jan. 9 New Student Orientation

Jan. 11 Res Halls open for returning students

Jan. 12 Mandatory Floor and Section Meetings 9:30pm | First Day of Classes

Jan. 20 No Classes

February:

Feb. 10 In-Service Day (No Classes)

Feb. 24 - 25 Carousel Nights 7-9pm (Current RAs assist)

March:

Mar. 7 - 15 Spring Break

Mar. 17 Deadline to Accept RA Position Offers

April:

Apr. 3 - 6 Easter Break

Apr. 9 Service Day (no classes)

Apr. TBD All Staff Passing the Torch

April. 26 Leadership & RA Banquet

April 28 Mandatory Meetings @ 9:30pm

May:

May 1 Last Day of Classes

May 4 - 7 Finals

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

May 8 Res Halls Close @ 5pm Thursday

May 8 - 9 Commencement Weekend

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

May 10 RAs On Contract until 5pm (must depart campus by 9am 5/12)