Important Dates

All dates and times below are subject to change based on University need.

2025-26 Dates

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Fall Semester

Move-In Day

• August 20, 2025: First Year Student Move-In Day.
• August 19, 2025: Transfer Student Move-In Day.
• August 22, 2025: Non-Transfer Upperclass Student Move-In Day

Changes to Meal plans can be made:
August 1-28, 2025

Winter Break Hall Closure
Note: Drake University does not offer Hubbell dining services during Winter Break.

• December 13, 2025: All residence halls close at noon.
• January 24, 2026: All residence halls reopen for Spring semester at noon.

Winter Break & J-Term

Winter Break
Note: Drake University does not offer Hubbell dining services during Winter Break.

• December 12, 2025: Jewett Hall opens for Winter Break residents at noon.
• January 5, 2026: Jewett Hall closes for Winter Break residents at noon.

J-Term
Note: Drake University does not offer Hubbell dining services during J-Term.

• January 4, 2026: Jewett Hall opens for J-Term residents.
• January 24, 2026: Jewett Hall closes for J-Term residents at noon.

Spring Semester

January 24, 2026: All residence Halls reopen at noon.

Changes to Meal plans can be made:
January 1-29, 2026

Spring Break Hall Closure
Note: Drake University does not offer Hubbell dining services during Spring Break.

• March 14-22, 2026: All residence halls close at noon on March 14.
• March 22, 2026: All residence halls reopen at 10:00 a.m.

Summer Break Hall Closure

• March 16, 2026: Carpenter, Crawford, and Stalnaker residence halls close at noon.
• March 17, 2026: Goodwin-Kirk (GK) and Herriott residence halls close at noon.
• May 16, 2026: Jewett Hall opens for Interim and summer housing residents at 10:00 a.m.
• August 22, 2026: Jewett Hall closes for Interim and summer housing residents at 5:00 p.m.

Jewett Hall interim break residence assignments are first-come, first-served based on availability. Once full, students will need to seek other off-campus housing options.