March 25, 2025

Spring Break is just around the corner, and we encourage you to take this time to rest, recharge, and prioritize your well-being. Whether you're traveling, catching up with friends and family, or simply taking a break from your usual routine, remember that rest is essential for both your mental and physical health. Stepping away from the stress of classes can help you return feeling refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong.

As you prepare for the break, we also want to remind you about the Safe Spring Break Fair happening on Wednesday, March 26, from 11 AM to 1 PM on Dante Quad. Stop by to grab helpful tips, resources, and giveaways that will help you make the most of your time off while staying safe and healthy. Whether you're heading out of town or staying local, this event is a great way to learn about smart decision-making and self-care during the break.

Enjoy your time off, take care of yourself, and we look forward to seeing you after the break!

Dining Information for Spring Break

Oliver Hall will have limited hours during Spring Break

Meal plans are not active but students can purchase a meal using cash, credit, or flex dollars.

No late night on Thursday, March 27, 2025

Last meal prior to Spring Break for meal plan holders:

Lunch on Friday, March 28, 2025 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

First meal post Spring Break for meal plan holders:

Dinner on Sunday, April 6 (5:00 - 8:00 PM)

For students wishing to pay with Cash/Credit or Flex Dollars, Oliver Hall will have the following hours:

Friday, March 28

Dinner (5:00 - 6:00 PM)

Saturday, March 29 - Saturday April 5

Breakfast | 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Lunch | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Dinner | 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Sunday, April 6

Breakfast | 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Lunch | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

1928 Pub – Closed during Spring Break

Coffee Shop

Friday, March 28 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, March 29 - Sunday, March 30 | Closed

Monday, March 31 - Friday, April 4 | 8:00 - 2:00 PM

Saturday, April 5 | Closed

Sunday, April 6 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Normal operations resume: Monday, April 7, 2025

Want to visit the Recreation Center over Spring Break?

2025-2026 Housing Application Info

The 2025-2026 Housing Application closes tonight! What does that mean for you?

Housing Application Process Timeline

March 4 - Housing Application Opens

March 25 - Housing Application Closes

March 28 - Students will receive via email their Room Selection Appointment

April 8-10 - In-person room selection (Soda Center)

How are Room Selection Appointments Assigned & Why is Room Selection In-Person this Year?

Based on feedback from the past two years, Returning Student Room Selection will continue to be IN PERSON and in addition to prioritizing earlier room selection appointments for students in larger roommate groups (groups of 6 go first, then groups of 5, etc.), Campus Housing will be dividing up room selection over 3 days based on room type preferences (eg. Upperclass students looking to live in a Townhouse on day 1, followed by those who want to live in Suite Style housing on day 2 (except for those looking for a single by themselves), and single/solo group students looking for single type rooms on day 3). 

Important Campus Housing Updates

Make sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions on our Housing & Dining Website that we’ll be regularly updating leading up to Returning Student Room Selection.

For this upcoming academic year, Campus Housing will be increasing the number of single room options for students by providing additional single occupancy rooms in some of Claeys North (regular suite singles, and then the suite doubles as single occupancy rooms called “deluxe suite singles”), as well as additional singles in some of Justin (traditional double bedrooms as single rooms called “deluxe dorm singles,” priority for single/solo rising sophomores). Also, new for this upcoming year there will be brand new washers and dryers across all the residence halls by our new laundry services vendor Smart-O-Mat Laundry!

Not sure how to apply? Check out our website HERE to learn more about the process, and HERE to start looking at all the different residence halls and room types we have to offer!  

Below are some key dates to mark on your calendars for this upcoming Housing Application & Room Selection Cycle.

2025-2026 Key Campus Housing Dates

• March 4th: Housing Application Opens

March 4th: Open House, After Dark (Residence Hall Tours)

• March 10th & March 19th: Campus Housing Q&A Zoom

Or come into our office to ask your questions!

• March 11th & March 19th: Roommate Finding Mixers 8-9pm
• March 25th: Housing Application Closes (Roommate Groups Close)
• March 28th: Room Selection Appointment Time Slots Emailed
• April 8th - April 10th: IN-PERSON Room Selection (Soda Center, Moraga Room)

In order to participate in Room Selection, students must have completed all health immunization requirements of SMC (most have completed upon first entering SMC). 

Fire Safety Compliance

Campus Housing has received notification from the SMC Facilities Team that the Moraga Fire Marshall will be back on campus Tuesday, March 11th 2025 starting at 9am to check fire safety compliance in the residence halls. They will be accompanied by Facilities Services staff members and residents will be notified via email prior to their buildings inspection.

Here are some of general fire safety compliance guidelines:

•  Discontinue use and remove extension cords & multi-tap adaptors (non-UL listed)

• Additionally, make sure surge protectors are not overloaded, and that extension cords are not being plugged into other extension cords
• Possible Solution: The surge protectors that can be used for non large appliances (refrigerators or microwaves) like cell phones etc. need to have a reset button or similar like below

•  Remove candles and wax hot pots

•  Remove non-battery decorative and string/holiday lighting

• Only battery powered string lights are permitted

•  Ensure all fire safety equipment (smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, etc.) are not obstructed, covered, or have any items hanging from them

Thank you for your continued cooperation in ensuring SMC is fire safety compliant. We anticipate re-inspections a few weeks after the initial inspections to follow up on any violations they noted, but will re-notify the building when we are made aware of this. Campus Housing will be working with Facilities and the Fire Marshall post-inspections to assist with educating residents on fire safety requirements and areas of improvement.

Anticipated Inspection Dates

Tuesday, March 25 - Assumption

Thursday, March 27 - De La Salle

Tuesday, April 1 - Becket & Freitas

Wednesday, April 2 - Claeys North & South

Friday, April 4 - Guerrieri East, West & Justin

Tuesday, April 8 - Mitty & More

Wednesday, April 9 - Sabatte, Syufy & Thille

Thursday, April 10 - Ageno East & West

Upcoming Campus Events

Join us for a Town Hall!

Share your experiences, ask questions, and help shape the future of campus living. Eat pizza & enter to win Giants Tickets!

Wednesday, March 26

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Hagerty

Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association

RHA Planting Event

Thursday, March 27

9:00 - 11:00 PM

Dryden Hall

Join RHA to plant some seeds in your very open pot! Choose from poppies or nasturtiums! Jump start Spring Break with some new growth!

Save the Date!

Glow SMC

ThursdayFriday, April 11

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Soda Center

Roller Skating, Mini Golf, Bowling, Splatter Room, Snacks & More!

The Residence Hall Association has moved offices and is now located on the 2nd floor of Ferrogiarro Hall! Need to get in touch? Come say Hi! send an email to rha@stmarys-ca.edu or DM the group on Instagram at @smc_rha!

Dining Updates

Observing Lent in Oliver Hall

Why does Saint Mary's participate in Meatless Fridays during Lent?

As a Lasallian Catholic Institution in the context of the United States of America, it is tradition to abstain from eating meat during the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday and on Fridays.

In the US, meat is greatly integrated into our diets as the "main source of protein." It is readily available to us and is not the only source of protein. As an act of love and penance, we are encouraged to go without meat to see where God is working in us and see a reflection of the sacrifice Jesus made.

During the Lenten season we encourage you to consider:

Where are you finding the divine/the good working in you?

Oliver Hall will not be serving meat on these dates:

Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, March 5

Friday, March 7

Friday, March 14

Friday, March 21

Friday, March 28

Friday, April 4

Friday, April 11

Questions? Please contact Mission & Ministry

South Arcade | (925) 631 - 4366

Residential Resources

Toilet Paper is Available

If you are in need of toilet paper, you are welcome to stop by the Office of Residential Experience, Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM to pick up supplies.

Did you know we offer Xfinity On Campus to residential students?

For XFinity On Campus Streaming Log into 

https://xfinityoncampus.com/ with your SMC Email ID and single sign-on password. You can also download the XFinity Stream App to watch from most devices!

Facilities Work Order Requests

Is something broken or not working properly in your residential space? Are you noticing pests or moisture in your room? Make sure to submit a work order!

As a reminder make sure to store food properly in air tight containers to avoid ants and other pests!

Need to get in touch?

Office of Residential Experience | reslife@stmarys-ca.edu | 925-631-4236

Campus Housing | housing@stmarys-ca.edu | 925-631-4241