FINAL REMINDERS: Preparing for Winter Break

THIS MESSAGE IS A FINAL REMINDER FOR WINTER BREAK CLOSING.

PLEASE BE SURE YOU'VE REVIEWED THIS INFORMATION AND ARE PREPARED TO DEPART CAMPUS BY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 2:00 PM.

TO-DO

Review this message ahead of leaving campus for break.
Utilize the Pack, Plan and Protect checklists to prepare your space before leaving.
Plan to depart campus by no later than 2 P.M. on December 11th.

Good Morning -

We wish you safe travels and a wonderful break as finals begin to wrap up! This message is a follow-up to previous emails and covers the steps you'll need to take before leaving your room for winter break.

24-Hour quiet hours continue through the end of the day on December 10.
All students must depart for Winter Break by 2 p.m. on December 11.
Those approved for Winter Break housing will need to transition accordingly by 2 p.m. on Dec. 11
Your Deacon OneCard access will end at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 11. Card access will begin again at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 7.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Every resident is responsible for the following:

PACK all belongings you’ll need access to during the break, as well as all valuables.
PLAN to reset your space for the spring semester.
PROTECT your space and your belongings.

For additional details including a checklist for each of these steps, please visit the winter break departure page on our website or click the icons in the 'Resources' section below.

Please note that some items, such as preparing your MicroFridge, require action several days in advance. Please be sure to allow yourself time to prepare appropriately.
If you have lost your key this semester, please go ahead and submit your lock recore request.

Please be aware that

your room will be entered over the break.

Staff from the Office of Residence Life and Housing will inspect every room to ensure readiness for the break. Our inspection is generally confined to the main area of your room/apt./suite and any areas with windows.

Please be aware that any violations of policy that are observed will be documented and referred to the student conduct system.

Additionally as a reminder, Chapter 4 of the Guide to Community Living contains the Decorations Policy that outlines regulations concerning live trees and decorations in the residence halls. Please make sure you are not in violation.

Holiday Trees: Live trees and other live decorations are prohibited in Residence Life and Housing facilities. Artificial trees and decorations may be used as long as they are fire retardant and are placed away from radiators, fan coil units, kitchens, lamps, and/or other heat sources.

Please refer to the Guide to Community Living for a list of all inspection policies as well as possible fines.