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Important Dates

See below for important dates to put on your calendar.

These dates include when the Scripps campus is open and closed, holiday breaks, and deadlines. Please note that these dates are subject to change. Check back regularly for updates.

Move out guidelines will be sent out to the Scripps Student Email. Please check your email regularly for updates and guidelines.

Fall 2025
New Student Move-In August 19th, 2025
Returning Student Move-In August 23rd-24th, 2025
Fall classes begin August 25th, 2025
Meal Plan Change Form August 25th – September 7th, 2025
Fall Break (Scripps Sponsored Housing remains open) October 13th-14th, 2025
Thanksgiving recess (Scripps Sponsored Housing remains open) November 26th – December 1st, 2025
Winter break (All Scripps Sponsored Housing closes – no Winter housing is available, and students must leave campus) December 13th, 2025, at noon
 

 

Spring 2026
Residence halls open at 10am for returning students January 18th, 2026
Spring break (residential halls remain open) March 14th-22nd, 2026
Residence halls close at noon for non-graduating students (All Scripps sponsored housing closes, no summer housing available) May 16th, 2026
Residence halls close for graduating students May 17th, 2026