Closing of College Housing

1. College Breaks

a. All College residences are closed during Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. Closing and reopening hours for halls will be specified and published in advance. Students are not permitted to reside in or enter the residence halls during vacation periods.

b. Students may leave personal possessions in their rooms, apartments, and/or houses during breaks during the academic year. The College will not assume legal responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged property.

c. Students who require housing during college breaks should consult with the Office of Residence Life. Arrangements will be made to assist students in extenuating circumstances only.

2. End of the year

a. Students are required to check out of College housing within 24 hours after his or her last exam. Seniors must check out of College housing following the graduation ceremony.

b. For proper checkout to occur, the room must be completely vacated, left reasonably clean, and a room condition report must be completed with the Residence Life staff.

c. Fees are charged for damage to rooms/houses and for any unusual cleaning that is required.

d. Students may be charged a fee for improper check-out if they

i. fail to set-up a checkout time;

ii. are not prepared to checkout at their chosen check out time;

iii. fail to sign the Room Condition Report and/or return keys.