RESIDENCE HALL CLOSURES FOR WINTER BREAK

by | Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorized

Students living in most residence halls will soon receive a hall closing checklist to complete and sign before leaving campus for winter break. 

Non-academic year halls close at 5:00 pm on Friday, December 14 for winter break and reopen at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 1.

Non-academic year halls include:

  • Buchanan-Droke
  • Founders
  • Futrall
  • Gibson
  • Gladson-Ripley
  • Hotz Honors
  • Maple Hill East
  • Maple Hill South
  • Maple Hill West
  • Pomfret
  • Reid
  • Yocum

The Northwest Quad (including Gatewood and Harding Halls), Duncan Avenue Apartments, Gregson, Holcombe, Walton and Humphreys Halls remain open during the break for residents.

Students must complete an Extended Stay Request form in order to remain the hall after closing. Students may pick up a copy of the Extended Stay Request form from their residence hall administrative specialist. That form should be returned to their Coordinator of Residence Education (CRE) no later than Monday, December 10th. The maximum length for an extended stay is noon Sunday, December 16th.

Suite bathrooms in Maple Hill East, Maple Hill South, and Maple Hill West will be cleaned by housekeeping staff during the winter break. It is important that objects are cleared from countertops and other areas of the bathroom so staff can clean.

Below is a winter break room checklist, provided by University Housing, which you will receive before you leave campus. Use this list as a reminder to discuss these items with them.

  • Lock your doors and windows.
  • Leave your blinds down and open.
  • Turn heater control to 68 degrees.
  • Do not block fan coils or heating units.
  • Turn off your lights and alarm clocks.
  • Unplug: hair dryers, irons, curling irons, coffee maker, computer, TV, and any other appliances.
  • Empty, unplug and defrost your refrigerator.
  • Place a thick towel underneath the refrigerators to catch any excess moisture.
  • If you have fish, take it/them home with you.
  • Take all medications with you.
  • Take your Razorback tickets with you.
  • Remove trash from your room and properly dispose of it.
  • Pick up belongings from the floor
  • Secure your bike in a proper location or take it home for the break period.

Be aware that routine pest control occurs during winter break.

More information, including important housing dates, is available on the University Housing website, https://housing.uark.edu.