Break Information
Winter Break/Intersession Closing - Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
The residence halls close for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, December 18, at 10 a.m. and reopen on Sunday, January 19, at 10 a.m.
*Please note that Saratoga Terrace and Ontario do not close for any break but student's still need to sign up for break with their AC/RD, if they are staying on campus.
For students with extenuating circumstances (international students, students with academic commitments during this time, housing insecurity, etc.) you can request break stay or early arrival via our online request form. (This form closed 11:55pm on December 10th.)
24 hour quiet hours begins at 7:30pm on the last day of classes and extends through closing morning. As a student's right to sleep and study are paramount, there are no warnings for this period.
Students are expected to depart from break within 24 hours of their last final exam or by Wednesday, December 18th at 10am, whichever is first.
Important Break Closing Information
To ensure that you properly prepare your room for closing, all students should attend their RA's floor meetings and look out for any communication from their AC/RD/RA. Room preparation includes taking out trash, closing and locking your windows, unplugging everything (INCLUDING microfridges and fish tanks), lowering your blinds, and locking your doors. Note all pets (fish) must be taken with you for break.
We will check your room after departure for health and safety concerns and that all room preparation has been completed for the safety and security of the building.
Window closures are imperative to maintain the heat envelope in the building and to ensure your room is secure. If you do not close your windows, our staff may need to move your items or climb on your furniture to do so.
We lock all doors behind us. Students must bring their keys home with them. Availability for lock outs will be limited upon your return and you may have to wait a significant time period, if you do not bring your key with you.
If you are in a half empty double all items should be on your side of the room and your room must have a completely empty side for anyone moving in. If this is not done, our staff may need to enter your room and move items for a new arrival.
When you leave, please remember to bring all important items with you. There will be no access to the halls for non-approved break stay students, and we will not be able to let you back in to retrieve an important item left behind. This includes identification, keys, medications, glasses, electronics, etc.
The week of the last day of classes, our staff will place “I’m Out of Here” signs on your door. When you leave (not before) please sign this sheet so the staff knows you have departed.
If you have any items a staff member has previously told you are prohibited, please take them home during this break. Repeated violations that were given warnings during Thanksgiving Break will result in conduct if still in the room.
If you have any concerns about leaving for break, please contact your building AC or RD.
Checking Out
Students not returning for Spring 2025 (graduating, studying abroad, released, leave of absence, etc.) must go to their service desk, locate the "Express Check-out Box", complete an express check-out envelope (and insert your key if you are in a key access hall), and deposit it in the box to properly check-out. Damage billing room inspections will occur after you have vacated the room. Failure to check out properly will result in improper check-out and lock change fees.
Thanksgiving Break - Fall 2024
The residence halls close for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, November 27, at 10 a.m. and reopen on Sunday, December 1, at noon
*Please note that Saratoga Terrace and Ontario Deluxe Single do not close for any break but student's still need to notify their AC if they are remaining on campus by filling out their emailed form.
For students with extenuating circumstances (international students, students with academic commitments during this time, housing insecurity, etc.) you can request break stay through this link.
Important Break Closing Information
To ensure that you properly prepare your room for closing, all students must attend their RA's mandatory floor meeting. Room preparation includes taking out trash, closing and locking your windows, unplugging everything (microfridges and fish tanks do not need to be unplugged for Thanksgiving Break however all other breaks they must be), lowering your blinds, and locking your doors.
Staff will check your room after departure for health and safety concerns and that all room preparation has been completed for the safety and security of the building.
Window closures are imperative to maintain the heat envelope in the building and to ensure your room is secure. If you do not close your windows, our staff may need to move your items or climb on your furniture to do so.
We lock all doors behind us. Students must bring their keys home with them. Availability for lock outs will be limited upon your return and you may have to wait a significant time period, if you do not bring your key with you.
If you are in a half empty double all items should be on your side of the room and your room must have a completely empty side for anyone moving in. If this is not done, our staff may need to enter your room and move items for a new arrival.
When you leave, please remember to bring all important items with you. There will be no access to the halls for non-approved break stay students, and we will not be able to let you back in to retrieve an important item left behind. This includes identification, keys, medications, glasses, electronics, etc.
The week before closing, our staff will place “I’m Out of Here” signs on your door. When you leave (not before) please sign this sheet so the staff knows you have departed. Signing them early may result in entry of your room before you have left.
If you have any items a staff member has previously told you are prohibited, please take them home during this break.
If you have any concerns about leaving for break, please contact your building AC or RD.
Spring Break 2024
Residence Halls close at 10 AM on Saturday, March 9 and reopen for residents on Sunday, March 17 at 10 AM.
*Please note that Saratoga Terrace does not close for any break but student's still need to sign up for break, if they are staying on campus.
For students with extenuating circumstances (international students, students with academic commitments during this time, housing insecurity, etc.) you can request break stay through this link (link closes Feb 29).
Important Break Closing Information
Room preparation includes taking out trash, closing and locking your windows, unplugging everything (microfridges and fish tanks do not need to be unplugged for Spring Break), lowering your blinds, and locking your doors.
We will check your room after departure for health and safety concerns and that all room preparation has been completed for the safety and security of the building.
Window closures are imperative to maintain the heat envelope in the building and to ensure your room is secure. If you do not close your windows, our staff may need to move your items or climb on your furniture to do so.
We lock all doors behind us. Students must bring their keys home with them. Availability for lock outs will be limited upon your return and you may have to wait a significant time period, if you do not bring your key with you.
If you are in a half empty double all items should be on your side of the room and your room must have a completely empty side for anyone moving in.
When you leave, please remember to bring all important items with you. There will be no access to the halls for non-approved break stay students, and we will not be able to let you back in to retrieve an important item left behind. This includes identification, keys, medications, glasses, electronics, etc.
The week before closing, our staff will place “I’m Out of Here” signs on your door. When you leave (not before) please sign this sheet so the staff knows you have departed.
If you have any items a staff member has previously told you are prohibited, please take them home during this break.
If you have any concerns about leaving for break, please contact your building AC or RD.