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Winter break housing

Applications for winter break and Wintermester housing will open on November 2. Be sure to submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Housing assignments, terms and fees

While many students head elsewhere for winter break from December 18, 2025, to January 15, 2026, we will offer limited on-campus housing for students with special circumstances that necessitate staying on campus. There is an additional fee for Winter Break/Wintermester housing. Additionally, since many of our student staff members will be away, we will not be able to fully staff all residence hall front desks during the break.

To balance residents need for housing during this time frame with limited staff, we will potentially be consolidating students into more densly occupied buildings which we’ll confirm in early December. Overflow rooms in a additional buildings may require you to stay in a space that is partially vacant with additional expectations required.  Our goal is to allow residents living in a building used for Winter Break housing to remain in their room for the break, but due to space needs, temporary or permanent relocation to another room may occur.

Here is some important information about consolidated housing during this extended break period:

  • You’ll receive your housing assignment on or around Wednesday, December 10.
  • Students who apply for break housing after December 1 will be waitlisted and may not be accommodated, so be sure to apply before the deadline.
  • If required to relocate, please relocate to your temporary Winter Break housing assignment starting Thursday, December 18, with all moves completed by Friday, December 19 at 12 p.m. (noon).
  • While you do not need to remove all belongings, we recommend bringing along your essentials and materials you’ll need for your courses.

Important payment information

  • The total housing charge for this period is $669, which will be applied to your account on or around December 12 and will be due by December 19. 
    • Please note that this fee is applicable for any stay during the time frame of December 18 to January 15, with no pro-rated amounts available. 
    • Timely payment is essential, failure to settle the charge by the deadlines may lead to the cancellation of your winter break application.  
  • If this amount is not paid by the deadline, your application may be terminated, making you ineligible for winter break housing. 

Cancellation policy

You have the option to cancel your winter break housing application for a full refund until December 4, 2025. If you decided to cancel after this date, you will still be responsible for the full winter break housing payment outlined in the license agreement available in your Winter Break/Wintermester housing application. 

Move out reminder

Winter Break housing concludes on Thursday, January 15. If you were required to relocate, relocation back to your academic year assignment takes place on Thursday, January 15 between 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (noon), ensuring your move is completed no later than 12 p.m. (noon).

Dining options on campus

View our current schedule for dining options during winter break. For most up-to-date information, be sure to check out the Joe Crowley Student Union Hours of Operation or for more timely information.

  • Wednesday, December 17 (these times are all tentative, solidified by December 1):
    • Lunch in Pack Place: Last meal served for the semester. 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
    • Bytes: closes at 3 p.m.
    • Create: closes at 3 p.m.
    • Habit Burger: closes at 7 p.m. (note, this is the only location open for dinner this day; FoodBucks and credit/debit can be used)
    • Overlook: closes at 4 p.m.
    • Panera: closes at 5 p.m.
    • Sierra Street Subs: closes at 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 18-Thursday, January 15: Limited dining options/hours. Please visit the Joe Crowley Student Union Hours of Operation or for more details.
  • Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17: Students who arrive these days can use FoodBucks at select dining locations (reminder, use of FoodBucks at most dining locations yields a 10% discount at point of sale)
  • Sunday, January 18: The first meal of the spring semester will be brunch in Pack Place.
  • All other dining venues will reopen Monday, January 19.
  • You may change your meal plan for the spring semester one time from December 15 to February 6. This can be done online through your housing portal. Only meal plan increases will be accepted after February 6.