Summer break
Residence halls close May 6 at 12 p.m. or 24 hours after last final, whichever is earlier. Students should plan to leave the residence halls within 24 hours of their last exam unless their residence hall director has granted an extension. Students participating in commencement or transitioning to a summer space must check out May 9 by 12 p.m.
University Village residents have until May 25 at 12 p.m. to check out.
Checkout procedure:
- Log onto The Dawg House to choose a checkout day (available beginning April 20).
- Residents in Black-Diallo-Miller and Creswell halls will choose a day and a specific two-hour window (to minimize parking congestion).
- The checkout form will be available on The Dawg House April 20-May 1.
- To request an extension: Submit an extension request form on The Dawg House as soon as possible.
- Upon checkout, pick up a checkout envelope at desk to leave your key(s).
- If you would like an in-person checkout, please contact your residence hall director.
Residents planning to transition to a summer assignment within University Housing should check their email for information and a timeline specific to their move.
Before you leave, complete the following tasks:
- Pack all essential items (medication, passport, fish, necessary electronics, chargers, etc.)
- Take your UGACard
- Clean your room/apartment, including private bathrooms and kitchens
- Remove all perishables from the refrigerator and the room
- Take all trash to the dumpster
- Close and lock all windows and lower the blinds
- Unplug everything except for your refrigerator
- Put the thermostat on cool at 75 degrees
- Turn off all lights
- Lock your door(s)
Fall break
Friday, Oct. 30
All residence halls and apartments remain open for fall break.
Thanksgiving break
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. – Sunday Nov. 29 12 p.m. (these dates and times are currently tentative)
Halls remaining open during break: Brown, ECV, Payne, Reed and UV
Winter break
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. – Jan. 7 at 2 p.m.
Halls remaining open during break: Brown, ECV, Payne, Reed and UV
Before you leave, complete the following tasks:
- Pack all essential items (medication, passport, fish, necessary electronics, chargers, etc.)
- Take your UGACard
- Clean your room/apartment, including private bathrooms and kitchens
- Remove all perishables from the refrigerator and the room
- Take all trash to the dumpster
- Close and lock all windows and lower the blinds
- Unplug everything except for your refrigerator
- Put the thermostat on heat at 68 degrees or lowest setting
- Turn off all lights
- Lock your door(s)
Prior to the break, staff will conduct a HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECK. Please ensure your room—including private bathrooms and kitchens—is clean before leaving for the break.
If your space is not fully occupied, please ensure that all your personal items are moved to your designated side of the room in preparation for a new roommate to arrive in January.
MOVING OUT?
University Village: Plan to move out of your space by 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.
- Complete the winter break tasks listed above.
- Fill out a checkout form with your expected departure date.
- Return your key to the community office.
- Complete a Change-of-address form.
Residence halls: Plan to move out of your space by 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12.
- Complete the winter break tasks listed above.
- Return your key to the front desk.
- Complete a Change-of-address form.