Christmas Extended Stay
December Residence Closure 2022-23
Students making travel arrangements, please take note that the Tower Residence will be closed to students from December 19, 2022 at noon to January 5, 2023 at noon.
Students who require accommodations over the closure are asked to complete and submit the extended stay form below by December 6. You will receive confirmation of your application and further instructions regarding approval and payment. Please take note we are not prepared to receive applications for the December closure until November 1, 2022.
Student ID card access to security doors will be deactivated as of noon on December 19, 2022, until noon on January 5, 2023. Campus Security and the RA staff will be on duty, regularly patrolling the floors throughout the closure.
Cost to remain in Residence over the Christmas Break
- $400 for full break
- $200 for late check out (up to 5 days)
- $200 for early check in (up to 5 days)
There are no food services operating on campus during the closure. The last meal served in the Cafeteria will be dinner on December 18, 2022. The first meal served after the closure will be breakfast on January 6, 2023. However, 601 will be open for student use and some meal coordination by the RA on duty.
If you are approved to stay over the closure period no overnight guests are permitted during the closure.
Permission to stay late/return early will not be considered for students who have previously violated the Residence Contract.
Students not returning to Residence for the winter term are not eligible to extend their stay beyond December 19, 2022 as rooms need to be checked and cleaned for incoming winter term students.
Students returning for the winter term and not staying over the closure may leave their belongings in their room. Students are reminded to pack all valuables and items needed while away as there will be no access to the buildings, floors, and rooms during the closure.
The front desk will be staffed Saturday's and Sundays from 9:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.