2026 – 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR DATES

The dates below provide essential information regarding significant dates and deadlines that student groups should be aware of. This page serves as a centralized resource for student groups to stay informed and plan their day-to-day operations accordingly.

DATESEVENT
May 15, 2026COMMENCEMENT
June 1, 2026 –
July 15, 2026		Spending Blackout Dates for all SU Recognized Student Groups (SU).
DATESEVENTS
July 15, 2026 –
August 12, 2026		Programming is permitted by SU Recognized student groups with SU funding allocations.
August 13, 2026 –
August 30, 2026 		Programming Black out Period

No programming, events or activities permitted for any SU or Campus Life Recognized student group.
August 14, 2026 –
August 15, 2026		First-year move-in
August 16 , 2026 –
August 21, 2026		First-year orientation week
August 20, 2026 –
August 23, 2026		Upperclassmen move-in
August 24, 2026First Day of Fall 2026 Classes
August 28, 2026Student Union (SU) Activities Fair
Mudd Field 3 PM – 5 PM
August 29, 2026Student Group Leader Training (SGLT)

Student Group Leader Training (SGLT) is a required training for all SU Recognized and Campus Life Recognized students. Each group must complete SGLT. See Student Group Training page on the Student Group Resource Hub.
August 30, 2026First Day of Programming

First day that SU and Campus Life Recognized student groups may begin holding and participating in programming, events and activities – provided they have completed the necessary components of SGLT.