Spring Break 2024
All residence halls (Palmerton, Connolly, Peterson, Placer) close Saturday, March 9 at noon for Spring Break. Residence halls will reopen Sunday, March 17 at 8am. Rocker Square Apartments do not close.
Students who need to stay in the halls over break for should complete the online application [under revision] by March 1 at noon. The cost of staying over break is nightly fee (see application for details). Any submission after March 1, 2024 is subject to a $25 late submission fee. immediate approval and access within 2 business days is not guaranteed. Dining Services will not be open, with the exception of the 24/7 Market at Rocker Square.
Please refer to this checklist for specific items in your residence hall. In general, all students must ensure the following
is done before leaving for break:
- Close and lock all windows
- Close drapes/blinds
- Set thermostat to 60 degrees and "auto" - or what is applicable to your building
- Remove all perishable items and clean room
- Remove all trash (each bag left for staff to remove is $20)
- Turn-off all lights
- Lock doors
Note: Residence Life and Facilities staff enter all rooms over break for health/safety checks plus to perform preventative maintenance and to ensure all items on the checklist are completed. Fines will be issued for items not completed.
Pre-Spring Break Health & Safety Inspections
Residence Life staff will stop by each residential room to perform our semesterly Health & Safety Inspections between Sunday, March 3 and Thursday, March 7, 2024. While residents do not need to be present, we do prefer at least one resident
be present to address any concerns found.
We will address health, safety, security, and maintenance issues during our check. This includes prohibited items, propped doors or disassembled closers, access to exits, general cleanliness, excess trash and odors, unattended appliances, fire and electrical
hazards, unsafe lofts or furniture, and evidence of unapproved animals.