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Resident Calendar
Updated January 16, 2026
Red: Financial Dates and Deadlines
Blue: Move-in/Move-out Dates
Bold: Housing Sign-up and Application Dates
January 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Thursday, Jan. 1 |
Fifth installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2025–26 academic year. | |
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Thursday, Jan. 1 |
Academic Holiday - New Year's Day observed | |
| Sunday, Jan. 4 | Noon |
Winter Quarter Move-In Residence halls and apartments open. |
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Monday, Jan. 19 |
Academic Holiday — Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday observed (Campus Closed) | |
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Tuesday, Jan. 20 |
Classes follow a Monday Schedule | |
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Thursday, Jan. 29 |
Current first-year students 2026-27 Housing Application opens for required groups. (CAFES, CAED, CENG, Cal Poly Scholars, Trio Achievers and student-athletes. |
February 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Sunday, Feb. 1 |
Sixth installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2025–26 academic year. | |
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Thursday-Monday, Feb 12-16 |
9 a.m. |
Initial Housing Interest List Opens Continuing students who are not required to live on campus for two years may add their names to our initial interest list for next year’s housing. |
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Monday, Feb. 16 |
Academic holiday — Washington's Birthday observed (Campus Open) | |
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Tuesday, Feb. 17 |
Spring 2026 Housing Application Now Open The Spring 2026 housing application is now open to students who have added themselves to the interest list. Log into your Housing Portal and select the 2026 Academic Year application. |
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Friday, Feb. 20 |
9 a.m, |
Second Interest List Opens Spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Tuesday, Feb. 24 |
Last day to cancel Spring Quarter Housing/Dining without financial penalty, |
March 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Sunday, March 1 |
Seventh installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2025–26 academic year. | |
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Thursday, March 5 |
Spring 2026 Housing application due. | |
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Thursday, March 12 |
Spring 2026 Housing Fees and Room Assignments Available Housing fees for Spring 2026 have been posted to student accounts. Room assignments are now viewable through the online Housing application system. |
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Monday, March 13 |
Last day of Winter Quarter classes | |
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Sunday, March 15 |
Last day to secure housing and edit preferences to be eligible for room selection. | |
| Monday-Friday, March 16-20 | Final Exams | |
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Tuesday-Monday March 24-29 |
Spring Break - Academic Holiday Campus housing remains open University Housing administrative offices are open |
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Wednesday, March 25 |
5 p.m. | Residents leaving the university must be moved out. |
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Thursday, March 26 |
3 p.m. |
Spring Quarter move-in (new residents) Residence halls and apartments open at 3 p.m. |
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Monday, March 30 |
Beginning of spring term — classes begin | |
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Tuesday, March 31 |
Cesar Chavez Day — Academic Holiday |
April 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Wednesday, April 1 |
Eighth installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2025–26 academic year. | |
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Thursday - Saturday, April 9-11 |
Cal Poly Open House | |
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Thursday, April 9 |
9 a.m. | 2026-27 Housing Application opens to new first-year students.
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Thursday, April 9 |
Noon |
2026-27 Housing Application opens to new transfer students.
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Tuesday- Thursday, April 14-30 |
Continuing students who have secured their on campus housing will begin the room selection process. Learn more here. |
May 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Friday, May 1 |
Final installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2025-26 academic year. | |
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Tuesday, May 5 - Wednesday, July 22
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Room Changes - Continuing students can change rooms in the Housing Portal, based on availability. | |
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Monday, May 25 |
Memorial Day observed - Academic holiday |
June 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Friday, June 5 |
Last day of classes | |
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Monday-Friday, June 8-12 |
Spring Quarter Final Exams | |
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Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14 |
Commencement | |
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Sunday, June 14 |
5 p.m. | Last day to move-out of Housing. Residence halls and apartments close at 5 p.m. |
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Monday, June 22 |
Beginning of summer term - classes begin |
July 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Friday, July 3 |
Academic Holiday - Independence Day observed. | |
| July | TBA | Last day to cancel housing |
August 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Aug. 1 |
View Your Housing Fees Fees post to your Student Account in MyCalPoly. |
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Tuesday- Wednesday, Aug. 18-19 |
New first-year and transfer students move into campus housing. | |
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Friday-Saturday, Aug. 21-22 |
Continuing students move into campus housing | |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | Fall Term classes begin |
September 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Tuesday, Sept. 1 |
The first installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2026–27 academic year. | |
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Monday, Sept. 7 |
Academic holiday - Labor Day |
October 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Thursday, Oct. 1 |
Second installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2026–27 academic year. | |
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TBA |
Mustang Parent and Family Weekend |
November 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov. 1 | Third installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2026–27 academic year. | |
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Wednesday, Nov. 11 |
Academic Holiday - Veterans Day observed | |
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Monday - Sunday, Nov. 23-29 |
Academic Holiday - Fall Break |
December 2026
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Dec. 1 | Fourth installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2026–27 academic year. | |
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Wednesday - Thursday, Dec. 23 - Jan. 21
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Academic Holiday |
January 2027
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Monday, Jan. 18 |
Academic Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday observed | |
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Monday, Jan, 25 |
Spring term classes begin |
February 2027
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Monday, Feb. 1 |
Fifth installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2026–27 academic year. | |
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Monday, Feb. 15 |
Academic Holiday - Washington Birthday observed (Campus Open) |
March 2027
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Monday, Mar. 1 |
Sixth installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2026–27 academic year. | |
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Monday - Sunday, Mar. 15-21 |
Academic Holiday - Spring Break |
April 2027
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Thursday, April 1 |
Seventh installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2026–27 academic year. |
May 2027
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Saturday, May 1 |
Final installment of the housing and dining payment plans is due for the 2026–27 academic year. |
June 2027
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Tuesday, June 1 |
Beginning of summer term - classes begin |
July 2027
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Monday, July 5 |
Academic Holiday - Independence Day Observed. |
