Residents are able to stay in their room assignment during the breaks on campus (see below). Residents may leave their personal belongings in their room; however, we suggest taking anything you consider high value with you. Please make sure all windows and doors are locked and secured to avoid the possibility of theft during the break. Residents will need to log onto the Housing Portal to register for the time they will be remaining on campus.
Fall and Spring Breaks
Fall Break:
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November 22, 2023 to November 25, 2023 All University offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. On-campus housing will remain open and available. Residents must register with REACH through their Housing Portal if they will be on campus during the break. Meal plans are not available. Proposed schedule for Culinary Services Venues: The Kitchens: closes 2:00 pm November 21 and reopens at 3:00 pm November 26. SIP and Lobo's: closes 2:00 p.m. November 20 and reopens November 27. REACH and Facilities Management will be performing inspections on occupied and unoccupied spaces during the break. |
Spring Break:
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Monday, March 18, 2024 to Friday, March 22, 2024 Most University offices will have normal business hours. On-campus housing will remain open and available. Meal plans are not available. Residents must register with REACH through their Housing Portal if they will be on campus during the break. Schedule for Culinary Services Venues: TBD REACH and Facilities Management will be performing inspections on occupied and unoccupied spaces during the break. |
Winter Break
Please read the information below as some things have changed from previous years.
Winter Break: Saturday, December 16, 2023 - Friday, January 19, 2024
During this period, you will not have access to your assigned space! Please remember to take all of the belongings you will need during this break period, including any valuables or medications. Residents should vacate 24 hours after their last final; everyone must vacate by 11:00 am on December 16. All residents' access to their assignments will end December 16, 2023. Residents continuing in Spring 2024 will need to check in at the REACH Office when they return in January.
Can I stay... | December 16 at 11:00 a.m. - December 22 at 5:00 p.m
If you have an unforeseen circumstance that has come up, and you need to stay on campus during this time period, you will need to register on your Housing Portal as a "Late Stay." Registration will only be open through December 8. We will not be able to accept requests after December 8. |
Can I stay during... | December 22 at 5:00 p.m. - January 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
The Residential Community is closed. There are to be no residents on campus during this time. Residents who are experiencing housing insecurities December 22 - January 2, are encouraged to contact SSU’s Basic Needs through the Housing Emergency Resources website. |
Can I stay during... | January 2, 2024 at 3:00 pm - January 19, 2024
During this period, fall residents continuing into spring who are enrolled in Winter Intersession classes, working at an on campus job, participating in collegiate sports, have an off campus job, or are housing insecure, are eligible to live on campus during this time period. You will need to register on your Housing Portal for Winter Break Housing. Registration will be open through December 8. To avoid any delays in accessing your space in January, we encourage residents to register by December 8. Students who register after December 8 may experience a delay on when they will be able to check in. Residents will need to check in at the REACH Office during regular business hours to get access to their room upon their return to campus. *REACH regular business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm. The office is closed December 22 - January 1 |
Is there a cost? | REACH is able to subsidize the cost for January 2024, so there will be no out of pocket expense for the residents this year. |
Will the REACH Office be open? | We will be available during regular business hours December 18 - 21 and January 2 - 19. The REACH Office is closed December 22, 2023 through January 1, 2024. |
What dining venues will be open during Winter Break? | TBD |