Closing Preparations
Things to do before leaving your room for a university break:
- Take out all trash.
- Dispose of all perishable food (including empty bottles and cans) in the refrigerator.
- Unplug all electrical appliances. (During fall break you may leave your refrigerator and fish tank plugged in; however, during winter break all items must be unplugged)
- Computers should be unplugged in case of power surges.
- Close and LOCK room windows.
- Open draperies (except first floors).
- Move personal possessions/furnishings from in front of the windows to the desk or bed.
- Move personal belongings that are on the floor to bed or desk. (This will prevent them from being damaged in the event there are leaks or plumbing problems over the break).
- We recommend you take valuables home, as the University assumes no liability for personal property.
- Turn off the room lights.
- Lock your door!
- The University assumes no responsibility or liability for the personal property of students. This includes damage, loss, fire, water damage, theft, flooding, etc. Students desiring this kind of protection must make their own arrangements for insurance.
- Before summer break, be sure to update your mailing address on iCampus. Learn more about Mailroom Guidelines.
Fall Break 2018
The following halls close for fall break at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 17
- Watterson Towers
- Haynie Hall
- Wright Hall
All students in these halls must vacate rooms by this time. Students may leave their personal belongings in the room; however, they must take whatever they need for the week while on break as no student will be allowed back into these halls for any reason during break. All residents are required to fill out and submit the preparation checklist. These forms have been provided to residents, but can also be accessed and printed from PDF below. The halls will reopen on Sunday, November 25, at 2 p.m.
Watterson Towers Closing Procedure
Tri-Towers: Haynie & Wright Fall Break Closing Procedures
The following halls remain open over fall break:
- Hewett Hall
- Manchester Hall
- Wilkins Hall
- University Apartments
Hewett, Manchester, Wilkins, and University apartments (Cardinal Court and Fell/School) remain open over break. Students living in these buildings may enter and exit throughout break. Residents are required to fill out and submit the preparation checklist regardless if they leave for break or not. Even though Hewett, Manchester, and Wilkins Halls will remain open during break, room inspections will be conducted over break. These forms have been provided to residents, but can also be accessed and printed from PDF below:
Hewett and Manchester Fall Break Procedures
Tri-Towers: Wilkins Hall Fall Break Procedures
Winter Break 2018
The following halls close for winter break at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 15:
- Watterson Towers
- Haynie Hall
- Wright Hall
- Wilkins Hall
All students in these halls must vacate rooms by this time. Students may leave their personal belongings in the room; however, they must take whatever they need for while on break as no student will be allowed back into these halls for any reason during break. Halls will reopen on Friday, January 11, at 8 a.m.
The following halls remain open over winter break:
- Hewett Hall
- Manchester Hall
- University Apartments
Hewett, Manchester, and University apartments (Cardinal Court and Fell/School) remain open over break. Students living in these buildings may enter and exit throughout break. All residents are required to fill out and submit the preparation checklist, regardless if they are leaving or staying for break.
Check back closer to winter break for resident closing forms.
Spring Break 2019
The following halls close for spring break at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9:
- Watterson Towers
- Haynie Hall
- Wright Hall
- Wilkins Hall
All students in these halls must vacate rooms by this time. Students may leave their personal belongings in the room; however, they must take whatever they need for while on break as no student will be allowed back into these halls for any reason during spring break. Halls will reopen on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m.
The following halls remain open over spring break:
- Hewett Hall
- Manchester Hall
- University Apartments
Hewett, Manchester, and University apartments (Cardinal Court and Fell/School remain open over break. Students living in these buildings may enter and exit throughout spring break. Residents are required to fill out and submit the preparation checklist before departure.
Check back closer to spring break for resident closing forms.
Summer Break 2019
Students are able to check out once they have completed their final exams. Residence Halls will close for the summer on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.
Check back in April 2019 for all summer closing information.
For the end of year closing procedures, visit the move out page.