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Winter Break 2023

Winter Break 2024 Closing Information 

The Residence Halls close Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00PM for winter break. Students may leave belongings in their space, but must turn off all appliances and remove all perishable items before departing from campus. Res-halls re-open Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:00AM. 

Neighborhood Units and University Villas remain open for the full duration of winter break. 

To prepare for closing, please be sure to review your respective Closing Checklist Below:

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Fall Quarter 2024 Extensions: With the exception of the University Villas and Neighborhood Units, all residence halls close for the Winter Break at 9:00PM on Friday, December 13, 2024. If needed, based on your finals schedule or travel home, you may submit an extension form to stay in your residence hall until 9:00AM on Saturday, December 14, 2024. If you need to stay beyond 9:00AM on Saturday, December 14, 2024, you will need to make alternative arrangements.  

All Extension forms must be submitted by 5:00PM on Thursday, December 5, 2024. To complete the Extension form, please login to your housing portal

Extensions are granted to individuals and not by room.

Living in University Villas or NU's and staying over break?

Maintenance emergencies should be directed to: 

  • University Villas – Professional/Senior Staff on Duty (408-593-4233)

  • Neighborhood Units – Campus Safety Services Non-Emergency Line (408-554-4441)

  • Graduate & Law Housing – Housing On-Call Duty (408-554-4901)

All lock-outs should be directed to Campus Safety Services at 408-554-4441.

The Housing Office will close Monday, December 23 at 5:00PM and will remain closed through Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8:00AM. The University will be offering limited services to students during this time. Maintenance concerns will be addressed when the Housing Office opens in January.