Winter Break Reminder for Upperclass Students
Winter break is right around the corner! During the break the building will remain open but the area office will be closed from December 22 at 5 p.m. to January 3 at 8 a.m. When you leave the building during this time, please remember to carry your ID and key(s) with you. If you are locked out, you may experience some delay in service due to limited staff availability. Updated operating hours for the Mail and Package Centers will be posted at housing.vcu.edu/help/mail. Updated hours will also be listed on signage at your designated mail center and hours will be listed in every notification you receive from reshallmail@vcu.edu.
Residents staying over the break 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 break. 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
Graduating, Withdrawing or Transferring
If you are graduating, studying abroad, withdrawing or transferring, you must complete the proper paperwork. If you are graduating, please fill out the Request to Cancel Housing Contract. If you are withdrawing, studying abroad or transferring, please fill out the Request to Cancel Housing Contract Form. You may also need to contact Dining Services and Parking to cancel your contracts.
Follow the following steps and formally check out of your space by Dec. 22 at 10 a.m.
- If you need move-out assistance, you 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 you have any questions, your RA will be glad to assist you.
Categories Fall 2021