Housing Semester Breaks

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break Information / Closing Notice Fall 2024

All residence halls close at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. All residents must be out of the building at this time unless they receive prior written permissions to stay from the Residence Life and Housing Office.

The residence halls will open at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2024.   

Classes resume Monday, December 2, 2024. 

THANKSGIVING BREAK HOUSING / BREAK APPLICATION 

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 before December 1st at 2:00 pm

The break application will be available on your Housing and Dining Portal under “Contracts/Request Forms” forms from November 8th until November 21st. 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.

BEFORE LEAVING FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK 

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 valued items home with you over the break.

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Winter Break Information / Closing Notice Fall 2024

All residence halls close at 6:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024. All residents must be out of the building at this time unless they receive prior permission to stay from the Residence Life and Housing Office. Students do not have to take their items home if they are returning for the spring.  Students must be registered for the Spring 2025 semester to live in campus housing.

The residence halls will open at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025.   

Classes resume on Monday, January 13, 2025. 

WINTER BREAK HOUSING / BREAK APPLICATION 

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

• You are graduating
• You are participating in the graduation ceremony
  • To be submitted on behalf of your group sponsor/advisor. Students are advised to seek out their group advisor to verify that they are 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 before January 12th at 2:00 pm

The break application will be available on your Housing and Dining Portal under “Contracts/Request Forms” forms from November 8th until Friday, December 6th. 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.

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ATTENTION GRADUATES AND GRADUATION PARTICIPANTS

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 14th. Any need to stay past this departure time will not be considered university-related and a nightly fee of $50.00 will be assessed.  

IF YOU ARE TRANSFERRING OR LEAVING THE UNIVERSITY 

1. 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.
2. Complete the Housing Contract Release Request in your Housing and Dining Portal under Contracts/Request Forms.
3. Follow the process to complete your withdrawal from the University, you can contact Records and Registration with questions.

BEFORE LEAVING FOR WINTER BREAK 

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 damages 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).
• 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 valued items home with you over the break.

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Spring 2025 Early Arrival Information

The residence halls will open at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025.  If you need to arrive to your residence hall before this date and time, you must complete the early arrival application. The early arrival application will be available on your Housing and Dining Portal under “Contracts/Request Forms” forms starting on Friday, December 6, 2024. Please note that a nightly fee of $50 may apply, and no one will be permitted to arrive early without prior written approval from Residence Life and Housing. Students must be registered for the Spring 2025 semester to live within campus housing.

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Fall 2024

New Incoming Student Move-In

Friday, August 23^rd 9am - 3 pm

Upperclass / Returning Student Move-In

Saturday, August 24^th & Sunday August 25^th 9am - 3pm

Thanksgiving Break

Residence Halls close Tuesday, November 26_th at 6pm

Residence Halls open Sunday, December 1^st at 2pm

Fall Semester Closing

Friday, December 13^th at 6pm

No need to take all items home if you are planning to return in the spring.

Spring 2025

Residence Halls Open

Sunday, January 12^th at 2pm

Spring Break

Residence Halls close Friday, February 28^th at 6pm

Residence Halls open Sunday, March 9^th at 2pm

Spring Semester Closing

Friday, May 2^nd at 6pm

Remove all belongings