Important Purdue Dates

Fall Semester 2023

  • Deadline for student housing contracts:  May 5
  • (Optional) Boiler Gold Rush International Orientation:  August 12-14
    • Move-in for BGRi participants takes place August 11
  • (Optional) Boiler Gold Rush Orientation:  August 15-19
    • Move-in for BGR participants takes place August 13-15
  • Recommended arrival for Non-BGR/BGRi participants:  August 16-17*
    • *Prorated housing charges will be based on your move-in date
  • Classes begin:  August 21
  • Labor Day holiday:  September 4
  • October Break:  October 9-10
  • Thanksgiving Break:  November 22-26
  • Final examinations:  December 11-16
  • Last day to check out of on-campus accommodation:  December 17

Spring Semester 2023

  • Residence halls open:  January 4
  • Recommended arrival at Purdue for new exchange students:  January 4-5
  • Classes begin:  January 9
  • MLK holiday:  January 16
  • Spring Break:  March 13-18
  • Final examinations:  May 1-6
  • Last day to check out of on-campus accommodation:  May 7