Academic Break Housing is a reasonably priced, convenient option for residents who would like to stay on campus during Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. It is available in all residence halls.
Please refer to the "Occupancy Dates" link in the sidebar of this page for current break dates.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
I will be leaving for Thanksgiving break
Prepare your room for Thanksgiving break:
- Take all belongings needed over break (Including Pets); you will not have access to your room.
- DISPOSE OF ALL TRASH. Take trash/recycling to trash rooms.
- Set thermostat between to 68 or 72 degrees or #3.
- Leave refrigerator and fish tanks plugged directly into a wall outlet (not a power strip). Unplug all other electrical equipment.
- Close and lock all windows and blinds.
- Turn off all lights.
- LOCK YOUR DOOR & SIGN THE SIGN-OUT SHEET.
Be aware that our staff will enter all student rooms to verify safety guidelines have been met and policy violations will be documented and referred through the student conduct process. Main desks are closed and mail will not be sorted or distributed during break.
Need help finding a way home? Check your long-distance travel options or call Transportation and Parking Services at 802.656.8686.
I would like to stay on campus for Thanksgiving break
Request housing during Thanksgiving break by completing the Thanksgiving Break Housing/Early Return form located on housing.uvm.edu. The complete cost breakdown for Thanksgiving break and the cost of the optional meal plan is located on the form.
If you require break housing but break housing fees creates substantial financial hardship, please contact Student Financial Services to determine whether financial assistance is available.
I would like to request a one-day-early return from Thanksgiving break (Saturday at 8:00 a.m.)
Request a one-day-early return from Thanksgiving break by completing the Thanksgiving Break Housing/Early Return form located on housing.uvm.edu. The cost for a one-day-early return is $50 but no optional meal plan is available.
WINTER BREAK
I will be leaving for winter break
Prepare your room for winter break:
- Follow all RA directions.
- Take everything you need (medicine, passport, computer, etc.) You will not have access to your building after closing unless you sign up for winter break housing. Don't forget pets and plants!
- REMOVE FANS; CLOSE & LATCH ALL WINDOWS (including outside storm windows). This will help prevent burst pipes and cold-weather-related flooding problems.
- Lower and close all blinds.
- Lower thermostat to 65, setting #3, or +/ 0. Do not set heat in Mercy, McAuley or Cottages.
- Clean out refrigerator. Leave refrigerator door open and a towel at front to catch excess water.
- UNPLUG EVERYTHING from all outlets (including refrigerators). Remove all trash, compost and recycling.
- Turn off the lights and LOCK DOOR.
- Sign the Winter Break Sign-out Sheet.
Be aware that our staff will enter all student rooms to verify safety guidelines have been met and policy violations will be documented and referred through the student conduct process. Main desks are closed and mail will not be sorted or distributed during break.
Need help finding a way home? Check your long-distance travel options or call Transportation and Parking Services at 802.656.8686.
I would like to stay on campus for winter break
Request housing during winter break by completing the Winter Break Housing/Early Return form located on housing.uvm.edu. The complete cost breakdown for winter break is located on the form.
If you require break housing but break housing fees creates substantial financial hardship, please contact Student Financial Services to determine whether financial assistance is available.
I would like to request a one-day-early return from winter break (Saturday at 8:00 a.m.)
Request a one-day-early return from winter break by completing the Winter Break Housing/Early Return form located on housing.uvm.edu. The cost for a one-day-early return is $50 but no optional meal plan is available.
SPRING BREAK
I will be leaving for spring break
Prepare your room for spring break:
- Take all belongings that you may need (halls are closed until the Sunday after break).
- Remove perishables, dispose of trash, and recycle.
- Set the temperature to 65 or an equivalent setting.
- Unplug all electrical devices except refrigerators and fish tanks. Make sure your refrigerator is plugged directly into a wall outlet; otherwise it will be unplugged.
- Close and lock all windows and your door.
- Sign the checksheet on your door.
Be aware that our staff will enter all student rooms to verify safety guidelines have been met and policy violations will be documented and referred through the student conduct process. Main desks are closed and mail will not be sorted or distributed during break.
Need help finding a way home? Check your long-distance travel options or call Transportation and Parking Services at 802.656.8686.
I would like to stay on campus for spring break
Request housing during spring break by completing the Break Housing/Early Return form located on housing.uvm.edu. The complete cost breakdown for Spring break and the cost of the optional meal plan is located on the form.
If you require break housing but break housing fees creates substantial financial hardship, please contact Student Financial Services to determine whether financial assistance is available.
I would like to request a one-day-early return from spring break (Saturday at 8:00 a.m.)
Request a one-day-early return from spring break by completing the Break Housing/Early Return form located on housing.uvm.edu. The cost for a one-day-early return is $50.
Signing up for Academic Break Housing
- All students who would like to stay for a break must request it online to have building access and for safety reasons.
- Current RAs will not be charged for break housing (optional meal plan not included), but must still sign up to ensure they have building access and for security reasons.
- Request academic break housing on housing.uvm.edu. The online form usually opens two weeks before the upcoming break.
- Please note: Students found responsible for conduct violations during a previous break stay may not be eligible to stay for future breaks.
- Your student account will be billed a flat weekly rate.* Nightly rates are not available. See Costs & Fees.
*Exceptions: RAs and select Exchange students whose contract includes break housing.