Winter Shutdown

Winter shutdown is the period of time between Christmas and New Years Day that campus closes for the annual holiday break. Housing begins shutdown a few days prior so staff can prepare for the campus closure.  

Residents who plan to be on campus during winter shutdown must register to stay via the Intent to Stay form. There is no extra cost to stay on campus over winter shutdown; however, residents must register their intent as a safety precaution so we know who is here in the event of an emergency. 

The deadline to register your Intent to Stay for Winter Shutdown is Friday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to register by the designated deadline will result in an improper check out fee.

Intent to Stay Form

Residents who do not register to stay over the shutdown must vacate their unit by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19. Fall key cards will deactivate at this time. 

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Staying for Shutdown

Residents who plan to stay on campus during shutdown must do the following:

Housing staff is available 24/7, even during the shutdown, to assist residents with questions, lockouts, or emergencies.

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Leaving for Shutdown

Residents who do not need to stay on campus for the shutdown must vacate their unit by Thursday, December 19 at 12:00 p.m. Personal belongings can stay in your room/unit.

  • Complete the Winter Shutdown Checklist prior to departure
  • Room/gate keys will deactivate at 12:00 p.m. on the date listed above. When you return to campus after January 1, your first stop should be the Housing Office to have your card reactivated.
  • Housing staff will conduct room checks shortly after closure to make sure the shutdown tasks were completed. A fee of $25 per bag will be charged to all roommates or the appropriate person if housing staff removes garbage or recyclables left in a suite, apartment, or bedroom.

Residents not registered to stay can return to campus beginning January 2. Stay tuned to your email for full details.

Winter Shutdown FAQs

Still have questions? Contact the Housing Office for more information about planning for winter shutdown.

Winter Shutdown refers to the time when the entire campus closes for the annual holiday break, typically between Christmas and New Year's Day. Housing operations cease a few days earlier to give staff time to prepare for the closure.

After the shutdown, Winter Intersession begins and some students take winter courses. This period of time is often referred to as "Winter Break" leading up to the start of the spring semester.

Yes. Housing has on-call 24-7 support in the event of an emergency, but the Housing Office and community spaces, as well as all campus dining venues, will be closed.

Limited campus operations resume January 2.

Residents will be emailed the Intent to Stay form the week following fall break.

Residents who have not submitted an Intent to Stay must vacate their unit by December 19 at 12PM. Fall keycards will deactivate at this time.

This checklist includes tasks that will help prepare your space for sitting dormant while you are away as well as the campus power outage.

Winter Break Checklist tasks include:  

  • Cleaning out your refrigerator and properly storing any perishables  
  • Discard all garbage*  
  • Remove all recyclables*  
  • Close window blinds and notify the Housing Office immediately if missing a window screen  
  • Close and lock all windows  
  • Turn the heater to a low setting  
  • Make sure all lights are turned off, unplug any electrical appliances (computers, chargers, lamps, clocks, televisions, game consoles, coffee makers, etc)  
  • Do NOT unplug mini-fridge or kitchen fridge!  
  • Move your bike into your suite or apartment, leaving a safe path in the room or hallway  

 A fee of $25 per bag will be charged to all roommates or the appropriate person if housing staff removes garbage or recyclables from a bedroom, suite, or apartment.   

Winter Shutdown information will be posted to unit doors and emailed to residents the week following fall break.

There will also be a Winter edition of The Village Verve resident newsletter leading up to shutdown, featuring detailed information about winter intersession so students can better plan their return to campus.

 

 

Updated: November 18, 2024