Winter Break Starts Dec 15

Hello Zach,

Winter Break is finally (almost) here! We hope finals are going well and wish you safe travels as you make final preparations to leave campus. Before you're on your way, we want to remind you of the necessary steps to take before leaving your room for Winter Break. Please see more information below as a follow-up to our December 3rd message, which includes important details to ensure a proper departure.

Important Dates

Until Saturday, December 14, 2024

24-hour quiet hours

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2pm

Residence Halls close for winter break and card access will end.

Those approved for Winter Break housing and informed to relocate must be in their winter break housing assignment by this date and time.

December 15, 2024 - January 11, 2025

Winter Break

January 6, 2025

Deadline to decrease your meal plan selection

Early Arrivals

Those approved as part of an early arrival group for Spring 2025 will receive confirmation from our office by December 18. We are unable to accept individual early arrival requests.

Saturday, January 11, 2025

9 a.m. – Communities open for all students to return.

Monday, January 13, 2025

Classes start

Winter Closing Inspections

Staff from the Office of Residence Life and Housing will inspect every room to ensure readiness for the break.

IMPORTANT: Live holiday trees and other live decorations are prohibited in Residence Life and Housing facilities. Artificial trees and decorations may be used as long as they are fire retardant and are placed away from radiators, fan coil units, kitchens, lamps, and/or other heat sources.

Please refer to the Guide to Community Living for a list of all inspection policies as well as possible fines.

Pro-Tip

Be sure to pack your room key(s) and your DeaconOne Card. With a high volume of students returning at one time during the spring, you may experience extended wait times to assist you with a lock out.

If you have lost your key this semester, please submit your lock recore request.

The 3 P's

As you prepare to depart campus and leave your space empty during a break, please be sure to give each of the 3 P’s (Pack, Plan, Protect) your attention. We ask that students:

PACK all belongings you’ll need access to during the break as well as all valuables.
PLAN to reset your space for your return or the coming semester.
PROTECT your space and your belongings.

3P's Checklists

Individual Early Arrival Requests

Please note that due to the limited number of business days during the Winter Break, we are unable to accept individual early arrival requests for the spring semester. Students needing to arrive in Winston-Salem before their approved arrival date will need to make their own housing arrangements.

Those approved as part of an early arrival group for Spring 2025 will receive confirmation from our office by December 18.

Not Returning for Spring 2025

If you are not returning to campus for the Spring 2025 semester, please be aware that you MUST be completely checked out of your fall room assignment before 2 p.m. on December 15.

Residents should visit the RA office in their building to complete an Express Check-Out. Express Check-Out envelopes are located in the clear box right outside the RA office. You must fill out the envelope completely and place your key(s) inside. Once finished, drop the sealed envelope into the RA mailbox.

If you need assistance:

Residence Life and Housing Office

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Contact: 336.758.5185

RA On Call

Hours: 5 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. (Monday - Friday) and 24/7 Saturday & Sunday

Breaks & Inspections

RA On Call Numbers