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Spring Break | March 21-19, 2026

  • All residence halls, including Bear Creek and Weber Hall will remain open for spring break. There will be limited dining, transportation and front desk hours.

Fall Break | Nov. 24 – Nov. 28, 2025

  • All residence halls, including Bear Creek and Weber Hall will remain open for fall break. There will be limited dining, transportation and front desk hours.

Winter Break | Dec. 13, 2025 – Jan. 6, 2026

  • Residence halls close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. All students without a winter break contract must vacate by that time.
  • Bear Creek, Weber Hall and students with an Academic Year + Breaks contract living in Reed Hall may remain through the break.
  • Â鶹ÒùÔº with a winter break contract may remain in their room throughout the break, but should expect reduced campus services.

Departure checklistÌý

Before departing for break, please ensure:

  • Windows are closed and locked
  • Window blinds are closed
  • All electrical appliances are unplugged (residence hall students only)
  • Micro-fridges are cleaned and set to low (residence hall students only)
  • All food and perishable items have been removed from the room
  • Trash and recycling is placed in the dumpster outside of the building
  • No items are blocking the heating unit in your room.
  • Personal items, such as laptops and textbooks, are removed from floor
  • Heaters set on low
  • Lights turned off
  • Plants are watered
  • Any items that could violate residence hall policy, such as candles, are removed from the building
  • Room door is closed and locked
  • To help prevent theft, it is recommended that students store personal bikes in their room during breaks, if space is available and it does not block exits

For winter break:

  • If you are a first-year student who is NOT returning for the spring semester, fill out the First-year release petition in theÌýMyCULivingÌý±è´Ç°ù³Ù²¹±ô
  • If you are not returning for the spring semester, fill out the Intent to Vacate form found in the MyCULiving portal.
  • Â鶹ÒùÔº without a winter break contract will not be able to access their residence hall during the winter break. Ensure that you have taken all items, such as medications, winter-clothing, and passports with you.