Dates at a Glance

Note: The Office of the Registrar is responsible for maintaining all academic records and calendars.
Please check the registrar area to verify all official dates.

Spring 2023 (2022-23 Academic Year)

  • Halls Open for Returning Students - 3:00 p.m.
    Friday, January 6

  • First meal served after Break - Dinner
    Sunday, January 8
    Some Retail Areas Open Earlier in the Day – See posted Hours
    Papa John's starts to accept Ace Bucks on this day.

  • Classes Begin
    Monday, January 9

  • Meal Plan Change Deadline
    Friday, January 13, at 5:00 p.m.
    Request a meal plan change

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Celebrations Scheduled throughout the Day)
    Monday, January 16
    Halls & Dining Operations remain open.
    Special Hours will be posted for each Dining Location (Saturday - Monday)

  • Spring Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service)
    Saturday, March 4 - Sunday, March 12

    • Last meal served before Spring Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.
      Friday, March 3
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks during this Break
    • First meal served after Break - Dinner
      Sunday, March 12
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, March 13

  • Easter Break (Halls Open - No Meal Service)
    Thursday, April 6 - Sunday, April 9

    • Last meal served before Easter Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
      Wednesday, April 5
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks during this Break (Closed on Sunday)
    • First meal served after Break – Dinner
      Sunday, April 9
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, April 10

  • End of Year

    • Reading / Study Day
      Thursday, April 27
    • First Day of Finals
      Friday, April 28
    • Last Day of Finals
      Thursday, May 4
    • Last meal served for the year – Reduced Dinner
      Thursday, May 4, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
    • Papa John's ends Ace Bucks partnership
      Thursday, May 4, at Midnight
    • Residence Halls Officially Close
      Students are expected to leave 24 hours after their last final.
      Residential Buildings close at Noon on Saturday, May 6
      (Graduates and students working graduation have an automatic extended stay through noon on Sunday, May 8)
    • Baccalaureate and Commencement
      Saturday, May 6

Summer 2023

UE Summer housing will be available from May 6 – August 20. Summer housing is a separate contract than the academic year housing contract. The nightly rate for summer housing is $30/night. See our Summer Housing page for more details.

Fall 2023 (2023-24 Academic Year)

  • Move-In Dates and Instructions

  • Pre-Opening Meals
    Students participating in Welcome Week will have meals provided in accordance with those programs. Early arrival athletes should check with their coaches.

    All other students who arrive earlier than Tuesday, August 22 have the option of paying for a meal at locations serving food on campus or seeking food at area establishments.

  • Opening Meals
    First Regular Dining Meal in The Eatery – Dinner
    Tuesday, August 22, 4:30 p.m.
    Some Retail Areas Open Earlier in the Day – See posted Hours
    Papa John's starts to accept Ace Bucks on this day.

  • First Day of Class
    Wednesday, August 23

  • Meal Plan Change Deadline
    Friday, September 1, at 5:00 p.m.
    Request a meal plan change

  • Labor Day (No Classes in Session)
    September 4
    No Classes in Session
    Campus Dining is open

  • Fall Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service)
    Saturday October 7 - Tuesday October 10
    No classes for students!

    • Last meal served before Fall Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.
      Friday October 6
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks during this Break
    • Aces Place will be open during special posted hours
    • First meal served after Break - Dinner
      Tuesday, October 10
    • Classes Resume
      Wednesday, October 11

  • Thanksgiving Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service)
    Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26

    • Last meal served before Thanksgiving Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.
      Tuesday, November 21
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks during this Break
    • Aces Place remains open during special posted hours
    • First meal served after Break - Dinner
      Sunday, November 26
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, November 27

  • Heading toward Winter Break

    • Last day of Classes
      Wednesday, December 6
    • Reading & Study Day
      Thursday, December 7
    • First Day of Finals
      Friday, December 8
    • Last Day of Finals
      Thursday, December 14
    • Last meal served before Winter Break
      Thursday, December 14
      Reduced Dinner from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks up until 6:00 p.m.
      Thursday, December 14
    • Residence Halls Close
      Students are expected to leave 24 hours after their last final.
      Residential Buildings close at Noon on Saturday, December 16

Spring 2024 (2023-24 Academic Year)

  • Halls Open for Returning Students - 9:00 a.m.
    Saturday, January 6

  • First meal served after Break - Dinner
    Sunday, January 7
    Some Retail Areas Open Earlier in the Day – See posted Hours
    Papa John's starts to accept Ace Bucks on this day.

  • Classes Begin
    Monday, January 8

  • Meal Plan Change Deadline
    Friday, January 12, at 5:00 p.m.
    Request a meal plan change

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Celebrations Scheduled throughout the Day)
    Monday, January 15
    Halls & Dining Operations remain open.
    Special Hours will be posted for each Dining Location (Saturday - Monday)

  • Spring Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service)
    Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, March 10

    • Last meal served before Spring Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.
      Friday, March 1
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks during this Break
    • First meal served after Break - Dinner
      Sunday, March 10
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, March 11

  • Easter Break (Halls Open - No Meal Service)
    Thursday, March 28 - Sunday, March 31

    • Last meal served before Easter Break – Reduced Dinner 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
      Wednesday, March 27
    • Papa John's accepts Ace Bucks during this Break (Closed on Sunday)
    • First meal served after Break – Dinner
      Sunday, March 31
    • Classes Resume
      Monday, April 1

  • End of Year

    • Reading / Study Day
      Thursday, April 25
    • First Day of Finals
      Friday, April 26
    • Last Day of Finals
      Thursday, May 2
    • Last meal served for the year – Reduced Dinner
      Thursday, May 2, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
    • Papa John's ends Ace Bucks partnership
      Thursday, May 2, at Midnight
    • Residence Halls Officially Close
      Students are expected to leave 24 hours after their last final.
      Residential Buildings close at Noon on Saturday, May 4
      (Graduates and students working graduation have an automatic extended stay through noon on Sunday, May 6)
    • Baccalaureate and Commencement
      Saturday, May 4

Note: The Office of the Registrar is responsible for maintaining all academic records and calendars.
Please check the registrar area to verify all official dates.