Move-In & Move-Out Processes
Winter Break
Residence Halls
The Residence Halls close for Winter Break on
Friday, December 15th at 12:00PM sharp.
All students residing in Elm Hall, Weaver Towers, Maple Hall, Spruce Hall, and the Trads must check out of their community by this deadline.
Students will be provided winter closing information via email in early November. Please check your email for more information! Your Resident Advisor will also host a closing floor meeting where you will learn all of the expectations students must follow to ensure a proper checkout for Winter Break!
Winter Break FAQ
Q: Do I need to leave for Winter Break?
A: Yes, all students residing in Elm Hall, Weaver Towers, Maple Hall, Spruce Hall, and the Trads must check out of their community by Friday, December 15th at 12:00PM.
Q: Do I need to move all of my belongings out of my room for Winter Break?
A: No, students are not required to move out for Winter Break. Instead, students should pack whatever items they will need for Winter Break, as the halls will be closed and inaccessible to students for the duration of Winter Break.
Q: I have a vacant bed space in my room/suite. Will I receive a new roommate?
Residence Life will communicate new roommate/suitemate assignments prior to and during Winter Break. We typically have the majority of new assignments made and communicated before the end of the fall semester; however, there is always a likelihood that new assignments will continue to be made during Winter Break (often when students have left for the holidays). To be safe, you must ensure that your room/unit is prepared for a new roommate before Winter Break regardless of if you are expecting to receive one.
If you have (or will have) a vacancy in your apartment, you must ensure that your room/unit is prepared to receive a new roommate/suitemate for the Spring semester. If the vacancy in your room/unit is a shared bedroom, please remove all your belongings that may have migrated over to the other side of the room where a future roommate would reside. This vacant section of the room and its furniture should be free of your personal belongings, including wall decorations.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your room/unit is prepared for your new roommate before they move in; please factor this task into any travel plans you may have for Winter Break.
Q: When can I return to the Residence Halls?
A: The Residence Halls will re-open on Sunday, January 7th. Our new, incoming Spring residents may move in as early as 10:00AM. Students returning from Winter Break may return to their community as early as 12:00PM. Spring classes begin on Tuesday, January 9th.
Q: Where can I dump my trash?
A: Please use designated dumpsters in your communities. Do not use community garbage cans and recycling bins for your person waste and recycling. Additional dumpsters will be provided as we near the end of the semester.
Apartment Communities
1750 Jackson Street Apartments and Mines Park Apartments do not close for Winter Break.
Students in these communities may continue residing in their units throughout Winter Break, if they so choose.
If you plan on leaving your apartment for an extended period of time, ensure that you’ve prepared your space for your absence!
Do you have a vacant space in your room/unit?
Residence Life will communicate new roommate/suitemate assignments prior to and during Winter Break. We typically have the majority of new assignments made and communicated before the end of the fall semester; however, there is always a likelihood that new assignments will continue to be made during Winter Break (often when students have left for the holidays). To be safe, you must ensure that your room/unit is prepared for a new roommate before Winter Break regardless of if you are expecting to receive one.
If you have (or will have) a vacancy in your apartment, you must ensure that your room/unit is prepared to receive a new roommate/suitemate for the Spring semester. If the vacancy in your room/unit is a shared bedroom, please remove all your belongings that may have migrated over to the other side of the room where a future roommate would reside. This vacant section of the room and its furniture should be free of your personal belongings, including wall decorations.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your room/unit is prepared for your new roommate before they move in; please factor this task into any travel plans you may have for Winter Break.