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Important Dates

Stay up to date on semester breaks, meal plan deadlines, housing contract timelines, and more.

Spring 2026 - University Housing Opens

January 11, 2026
11:00 am
Housing Events
University housing OPENS for spring 2026 on Sunday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m.

Hot & Spicy Foods Day

January 15, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Come down to Brodhead Bistro for lunch and celebrate Hot and Spicy Foods Day with us! Enjoy sandwiches such as Mushroom Quesabirra or Roast Turkey and Brie with Strawberry Habenero Jam alongside Jalapeno Braised Chicken, Chipotle & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, and Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts. Be sure to grab a mug of Spiced Peruvian Hot Chocolate!

Ramen Bar & Bento Box

January 21, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
During dinner hours build a made-to-order Ramen Bowl. We will also be offering Tempura Broccoli, Chicken Karaage Bento Boxes, and Orange Teriyaki Salmon Bento Boxes. 

Superbowl Kick Off Party

February 5, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Kick off the Super Bowl with us during lunch time at Brodhead! Enjoy a bowl of Cincinnati Chili with Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Duck Poutine, Irish Fried Potato Pierogies, Meatballs and Garlic Bread on a Stick, or a Crab Dip Stuffed Pretzel Stick. 

Italian Winter Olympics

February 11, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Score a delicious dinner tonight and join us at Brodhead Bistro! Fuel up with Braised Pork Shank, Chicken Osso Buco, Arancini Di Riso, Mashed Potatoes, and Citrus Braised Fennel & Brussel Sprouts. 

Lunar New Year

February 17, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Kick off the Year of the Horse with us this evening at Brodhead Bistro. Our dinner options include Vegan Fried Rice, Shrimp Lo Mein, Spring Rolls, Pork Potstickers with Ponzu, Broccolini with Garlic Oil and Red Pepper Flakes, and Steamed Rice. 

Soul Food

February 25, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Get your fix of comfort food this afternoon at Brodhead Bistro. For lunch we will be offering Southern Oxtail, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Pie, Smothered Chicken, Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Bacon, and Black Eyed Pea Jambalaya. 

February Deli Special

February 27, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Enjoy a delicious Seafood Salad Half Sub for a limited time only!

March Deli Special

March 2, 2026 - March 31, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
For a limited time only, stop by and grab a Buffalo Chicken Half Sub. 

Breakfast For Dinner

March 3, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Shake up your routine and have breakfast for dinner at Brodhead Bistro tonight! Our options include Crème Brûlée French Toast, Sausage Gravy with Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, and Bacon. 

Online Room Selection Begins

March 16, 2026 - June 1, 2026
All Day
HFS Contract Processes

Fall 2026 online room selection will be available beginning March 16 by class standing continuing through June 1. Students can...

St. Patrick's Day

March 17, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Hungry? It's your lucky day! Lunch will include Soda Bread, Potato & Leek Soup, Colcannon, Glazed Baby Carrots, and Corned Beef Open Faced Sandwiches with Guinness Cheddar Rarebit. 

National Nutrition Month Mushroom Madness

March 24, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
You won't have mush-room after enjoying this dinner! In honor of National Nutrition Month, we will be serving Mushroom Barbacoa Pizza, Shiitake Mushroom and Root Vegetable Stew, Crispy Shiitake Mushroom Sandwiches, and General Tso's Pierogies & Shiitake Mushrooms. 

National Nutrition Month Nutritious Dessert Flight

March 31, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Today during lunch hours only, our nutritious dessert spread will include Chocolate Chia Seed Shooters, Black Bean Brownies, and Raspberry Oat Bars. 

April Deli Special

April 6, 2026 - April 30, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
For a limited time only, we will be offering a Muffalata Half Sub.

Chef Special: Savory Fruit

April 8, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Feeling adventurous? Try tonight's chef special! Our dinner menu will consist of Blueberry Horseradish Pork Loins, Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa, Raspberry Glazed Portabella, Pineapple Sticky Rice, Roasted Asparagus with Cranberry Chutney, and Melon & Prosciutto Salad. 

Street Foods

April 16, 2026
All Day
Brodhead Bistro
Dining Events
Homesick? Our dinner menu tonight includes a variety of street foods from around the world such as Hurricane Fries, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Crispy Potato and Cheese Korean Corn Dogs, Choripán, and Mexican Street Corn.

2026-27 HFS Contract Preferences Deadline (incoming first-year students only)

June 30, 2026
12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
Log onto eLiving to update your 2025-26 roommate/room type/location preferences.

Room Assignments Go Live and Pre-Arrival eBoard Opens

July 21, 2026
10:00 am - 10:00 am
HFS Contract Processes

Fall 2026 room assignments will be posted to eLiving on Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m.

The Room Exchange eBoard...