Academic and Housing Calendar
Included here is the Hastings College academic and housing calendar. While the calendar is subject to change, it should give you an idea of our schedule from year-to-year.
2025-26 Academic & Housing Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 9, 2025 | New Students Move In |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Returning Students Move In |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | Fall Block 1 Begins |
| Monday, September 1, 2025 | Labor Day - No Class |
| Friday, September 12, 2025 | Mid-Block Break |
| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Fall Block 1 Ends |
| Thursday-Monday, October 9-13, 2025 | Fall Break |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | Fall Block 2 Begins |
| Friday, November 7, 2025 | Mid-Block Break |
| Monday-Friday, November 24-28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Friday, December 12, 2025 | Fall Block 2 Ends |
| December 15 - January 5, 2026 | Holiday Break |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Spring Block 1 Begins |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes |
| Friday, February 27, 2026 | Spring Block 1 Ends |
| Monday-Tuesday, March 2-10, 2026 | Spring Break |
| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Spring Block 2 Begins |
| Friday-Monday, April 3-6, 2026 | Easter Break |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Celebration of Excellence |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | Spring Block 2 Ends |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Baccalaureate |
| Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Commencement* |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Summer Block 1 Begins |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Summer Block 1 Ends |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Summer Block 2 Begins |
| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | Summer Block 2 Ends |
*After spring semester, students must check-out of their residence hall 24 hours after their last exam. This is to give other students who still have exams the opportunity to study in a quiet environment.
NOTE: Dining is closed during some breaks. Our dining services website includes locations, hours of operation, dining menus and contact information for special dietary needs.