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Fall Break to begin November 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, Fell/School St. Apartments, and Hewett-Manchester Halls remain open throughout the duration of fall break.
Watterson Towers, Wright Hall, and Haynie Hall will close completely on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. These halls will reopen on Sunday, November 30 at 2:00 p.m.
Important Dates
Fall Break
- Watterson, Wright, and Haynie close and reopen at the following times:
- Saturday, November 22 | Halls close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, November 30 | Halls reopen at 2 p.m.
Winter Break
- Watterson, Wright, and Haynie close and reopen at the following times:
- Saturday, December 13 | Halls close at 2 p.m.
- Friday, January 9 | Halls open at 8 a.m.
Spring Break
- Watterson, Wright, and Haynie close and reopen at the following times:
- Saturday, March 7 | Halls close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 15 | Halls reopen at 2 p.m.
Move Out
- Saturday, May 9 | All halls and on-campus apartments close for the summer at 2 p.m.
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