Housing Semester Breaks and Important Dates

You must complete the break application if you meet any of the following criteria: 

• You are required to stay on campus for university-related reasons
• You are unable to vacate by 6:00 PM
• You cannot vacate at all
• You need to return to campus before November 30 at 2:00 PM

The break application will be available on your Housing and Dining Portal under “Contracts/Request Forms” from November 7 until November 20. Please note that a nightly fee of $50 may apply, and no one will be permitted to stay without prior written approval from Residence Life and Housing.  

Please prepare your room as outlined below before leaving campus:  

Failure to comply with these instructions will result in documentation.  You and/or your roommate(s) will be considered in violation of the University conduct code if any residence hall/university policy violations are found in your room.  

• Close and lock your windows 
• Leave your drapes/window coverings open, unless you live on the first floor. 
• Gather and empty all trash 
• Turn your HEAT to 65 degrees on the heat setting (if applicable).
• Unplug all electrical cords, except your refrigerator and fish tank (make sure that a self-feeder is installed if leaving fish) 
• Turn off lights 
• Lock room door (and bedroom door if in a suite) 

NOTE: The University assumes no responsibility for personal belongings left in student rooms during break periods. You may want to consider taking your more valuable items home with you over the break.  

You must complete the break application if you meet any of the following criteria: 

• You are participating in the graduation ceremony
  • To be submitted on behalf of your group sponsor/advisor. Students are advised to consult their group advisor to verify that they are included on the Group Break Stay request. 
• You are required to stay on campus for university-related reasons
• You are unable to vacate by 6:00 PM
• You cannot vacate at all
• You need to return to campus before 12:00 PM on January 18.

The break application will be available on your Housing and Dining Portal under “Contracts/Request Forms” from November 7 until Friday, December 5. Please note that a nightly fee of $50 may apply, and no one will be permitted to stay without prior written approval from Residence Life and Housing. Relocation for Winter Break is a possibility. Residence Life and Housing will communicate these plans with approved stays. 

Approved late stays for graduates and those participating in the graduation ceremony will be approved to stay at the latest until 6:00 PM Saturday, December 13th. Any need to stay past this departure time will not be considered university-related, and a nightly fee of $50.00 will be assessed.   

• Contact your hall staff to discuss your departure and what you will need to do before you leave. You will need to schedule a time to check out of your room appropriately so you will not be charged improper check-out fees. 
• Complete the Housing Contract Release Request in your Housing and Dining Portal under Contracts/Request Forms. 
• Follow the process to complete your withdrawal from the University. You can contact Records and Registration with questions. 

Please prepare your room as outlined below before leaving campus:  

Failure to comply with these instructions will result in documentation.  You and/or your roommate(s) will be considered in violation of the University conduct code if any residence hall/university policy violations are found in your room.  

• Unplug, defrost, and wipe out refrigerators! Any water leakage that causes damage will be assessed if defrosted improperly. Close and lock your windows 
• Leave your drapes/window coverings open (unless you are living on the ground level) 
• Gather and empty all trash 
• Unplug ALL electrical cords.
• Throw away perishable foods 
• TAKE HOME FISH. They cannot stay over Winter Break 
• Turn your HEAT to 65 degrees on the heat setting (if applicable).
• Doors to wall unit heaters need to be cleared so maintenance can inspect heating units during the break (if applicable). 
• Turn off lights 
• Lock all doors in your suite 
• Complete the break sheet on your door 
• Take home wheeled transportation that is locked up outside. 

NOTE: The University assumes no responsibility for personal belongings left in student rooms during break periods. You may want to consider taking your more valuable items home with you over the break.  

You must complete the break application if you meet any of the following criteria: 

• You are required to stay on campus for university-related reasons
• You are unable to vacate by 6:00 PM
• You cannot vacate at all
• You need to return to campus before 2:00 PM on March 15^th.

 The break application will be available on your Housing and Dining Portal under “Contracts/Request Forms” from February 16 through 11:59 PM on February 27. Please note that a nightly fee of $50 may apply, and no one will be permitted to stay without prior written approval from Residence Life and Housing.  

Please prepare your room as outlined below before leaving campus:  

Failure to comply with these instructions will result in documentation.  You and/or your roommate(s) will be considered in violation of the University conduct code if any residence hall/university policy violations are found in your room.  

• Close and lock your windows 
• Leave your drapes/window coverings open, unless you live on the first floor. 
• Gather and empty all trash 
• Turn your HEAT to 65 degrees on the heat setting (if applicable).
• Unplug all electrical cords, except your refrigerator and fish tank (make sure that a self-feeder is installed if leaving fish) 
• Turn off lights 
• Lock room door (and bedroom door if in a suite) 
• Read and sign the break sheet on your door

NOTE:  The University assumes no responsibility for personal belongings left in student rooms during break periods. You may want to consider taking your more valuable items home with you over the break.  

• Check out the Moving-In page for specific dates.

• Residence Halls Close: Tuesday, November 25, 6:00 p.m.
• Residence Halls Open: Sunday, November 30, 2:00 p.m.

• Friday, December 12, 6:00 p.m.
  
  No need to take home all items if you are planning on returning in the spring.

• Sunday, January 18, 12:00 p.m.

• Residence Halls Close: Friday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.
• Residence Halls Open: Sunday, March 15, 2:00 p.m.

• Friday, May 8, 6:00 p.m.
  
  Remove all belongings