Fall & Winter Break Information for Upperclass Students
Fall and Winter Break are almost here!
In observance of Fall Break, the area office will be closed from Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at noon until Monday, November 29 at 9 a.m.
In observance of Winter Break, the area office will be closed from Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 5 p.m. until Monday, January 3, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Please visit the Residential Life & Housing website for updated information on the mailroom hours and operation
Residents staying over the breaks will need to observe all COVID-19 policies. Residents with vaccine exemptions may be required to take a COVID-19 test and will have to complete health checks daily even if they are not on campus.
Residents may decide to travel away from campus over the break and are not required to pack all of their belongings when leaving for breaks. You may keep items in your room but we strongly recommend taking home any valuables, important documents and medications. If you decide to leave for the break, please remember the following items:
- Turn off all lights
- Turn all water faucets off
- Unplug small appliances and other electrical items, except refrigerators
- Clean all perishable foods from refrigerator
- Remove all trash from your apartment/living space
- Close and lock all windows
- Close all blinds
- Put heat on 70 degrees
- Take home valuables
- Before leaving, be sure to take your keys and ID and make sure your door is securely locked
Residents not returning in January are required to move everything out of their current space when leaving for winter break. If a student is permanently leaving VCU, they will need to complete a formal check out by following the steps below:
- If a resident needs move-out assistance, they are permitted one opportunity to bring up to two guests to help. Guests will need to check in at the front desk prior to entering the building. Guests will be given wristbands during move-out. Guests without wristbands will be asked to leave the building.
- All residents and guests should wear face coverings at all times and follow all VCU guidelines
- Remove all tape, staples, thumbtacks, etc. from walls, ceilings, floors and furniture.
- Remove all personal belongings from the unit. Check closets, wardrobes, drawers, and under/behind furniture.
- Complete an express check-out envelope, seal keys inside or indicate that the keys were lost, and leave them in the designated bin.
- Any items left in room after Dec 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. will be discarded.
- Residential Life & Housing will not be providing carts. Residents should bring their own cart or dolly to help with move-out. Residents can express check-out from their space at any time.
If assistance is needed, please go to the information desk and/or call the RA-on call. If an emergency occurs, please contact VCUPD at (804) 828-1234.
* Please remember to carry your ID and key with you if you remain in the building during the break. If you are locked out, you may experience some delay in service due to limited staff availability.
RAs will be performing a Health and Safety Inspection of each room during the week of November 14 – 20, 2021. These inspections include checking for cleanliness, prohibited items, as well as the completion of all the items on the list above. Students will receive notification of violations found during this time.
If you have any questions please feel free to follow up with your RA.
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