The close of the fall semester is fast approaching and there are several important things you must complete before you prepare to leave for the semester break. It is very important that you follow these procedures. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Residence Life staff.
1. All residence halls and houses close at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16. All electrical cords, including aquariums, must be unplugged. You will not need to unplug your refrigerator but be sure to remove any perishable food items. Close and lock windows, close blinds/drapes, turn off lights, empty trash in designated area, remove all personal items from the floor, lock your bedroom door (don’t forget your keys!), and take your valuables home. Set heater thermostat to low heat or a low setting-approx. 68 degrees.
2. All students must depart the residence halls and houses 24 hours after their last exam.
3. If you are graduating, withdrawing, or leaving for Study Abroad and not returning winter and spring terms you must remove your belongings and turn in your key 24 hours after your last exam. Make sure to schedule a checkout time with your RA, HA, or House Manager a day before you depart.
4. If your roommate is not returning or you are currently without a roommate, please make sure that the bed, closet, desk and dresser space is cleared for your new roommate. Residence life staff and physical plant will be around to check the space.
5. All residence halls and houses will re-open on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 at 2 p.m. for students enrolled in winter term classes. Remember, you must be enrolled in winter term classes in order to live in campus housing during this time.
6. Once the residence halls close all exterior entrance doors will be inaccessible. Combinations will be changed and plugs will be inserted into the lock to deny access to students prior to opening. If at any time you find it necessary to get into your room prior to the January 3rd opening, your request will have to be approved by the Residence Life Main Office and a $50.00 entrance fee will need to be paid before entry.