Important Purdue Dates
Fall Semester 2024
- Deadline for student housing contracts: May 19
- (Optional) Boiler Gold Rush International Orientation: August 10-12
- Move-in for BGRi participants takes place August 9
- (Optional) Boiler Gold Rush Orientation: August 13-17
- Move-in for BGR participants takes place August 11-13
- Recommended arrival for Non-BGR/BGRi participants: August* 16-17
- *Prorated housing charges will be based on your move-in date
- Classes begin: August 19
- Labor Day holiday: September 2
- October Break: October 7-8
- Thanksgiving Break: November 27-30
- Final examinations: December 9-14
- Last day to check out of on-campus accommodation: December 15
Spring Semester 2024
- Residence halls open: January 3, 8:00 am
- Recommended arrival at Purdue for new exchange students: January 3-4
- (Optional) Boiler Cold Rush Orientation: January 5-6
- Move-in for BCR participants takes place January TBD
- Classes begin: January 8
- MLK holiday: January 15
- Spring Break: March 11-16
- Final examinations: April 29 - May 4
- Last day to check out of on-campus accommodation: May 5, 12:00 pm