Thanksgiving Break
All residence halls will close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 for the Thanksgiving Break. All residents must make off-campus accommodations prior to this date. The halls will re-open for check-in at 10:00am on Sunday, November 30, 2008.

All students are expected to follow the sign-out procedures established for their residence hall. Residence Hall Coordinators/Graduate Assistants will inspect all rooms before students leave.

Failure to comply with the closing requests could result in judicial action and/or a charge to the student. We hope that you will enjoy your break. Please travel safely.

The dining hall will be closed after lunch on Wednesday, November 26th and will re-open for lunch on December 1st.

Winter Break
All residence halls will close at 2:00pm on Friday, December 12, 2008. The residence halls will reopen at 8:00am Monday, January 5, 2009. 

Your Residence Hall Coordinator/Graduate Assistant will have instructions for completing and submitting the Intent to Return form for all residents who need housing for Spring 2009 Semester.

Please submit your form online by October 21, 2008 or you will lose your room for spring 2009.

If you are returning for spring 2009, follow the check out procedures, take your valuables home or properly secure them and turn in your key until you return.

If you do not need housing or if you have not completed the Intent to Return form for spring 2009, you must remove all of your belongings before you leave for winter break. You must also follow the check out procedures listed on this page.

Check Out Procedures (if you are not returning for the spring 2009 semester)

	You must inform your Residence Hall Coordinator/Graduate Assistant immediately.
	Remove all objects from walls, windows, closets, drawers, etc.
	Remove all personal belongings from the room/suite. The University does not assume responsibility for personal belongings left in the room/suite. We do not provide storage.
	Clean your room/suite. The room/suite should be cleaned upon departure. No trash or belongings should be left in the room/suite upon checkout.
	Dispose of all trash in the dumpster outside of the halls.
	Close and lock windows. Turn off lights and lock doors.
	TURN IN YOUR KEY.

	$100.00 for not cleaning your side of the room/suite.
	$50.00 for improper checkout.
	$75.00 for not returning the key(s).

There is a $75 fee for utilizing residence halls as storage over the winter break and then moving out in January.

You will be charged accordingly for any broken furniture and for any missing items.

If you are not returning to housing for spring 2009, everything must be out of the room prior to check out inspection on December 8, 2008. Notify your Residence Hall Coordinator/Graduate Assistant if you are ready for your room inspection prior to December 8^th.

If you wish to receive your mail, you must leave a forwarding address with the mail center in the Student Union building before leaving for Winter Break.