Shepherd University | November Break Closing Info

November Break Closing Info

All Shepherd University Residence Halls, except for Dunlop and Printz Apartments, will close on Saturday, November 23, at 10am. Be sure to leave your room by 10am to avoid a $25 improper checkout fee. Residence Life Staff will conduct room inspections of all residence halls starting at 10am. The Residence Halls will reopen on Sunday, December 1, at noon.

How to get your room ready:

Cleaning

Clean bathroom, sink & flush toilet.
Throw away trash & food that can spoil.
Take all trash to the dumpster outside.
Vacuum or sweep floors & wipe surfaces.

Close up

Unplug everything from outlets except fridges & fish tanks.
Lower window blinds with slats open.
Set room temp to heat & 68 degrees.
Empty Dehumidifier.

Pack Smart

Pack EVERYTHING you need for a week-long break.
Don’t forget medications, textbooks, wallet, passport, charger, etc.
You cannot return to your room after the halls close on Saturday, November 23 at 10am.

Need to stay later?

If you need to stay past November 23 at 10am, log onto the Good Living Portal and submit the Extended Stay Request Form. If approved, an extended stay for reasons unrelated to academic commitments will incur a housing fee of $25 per day. This fee is contingent upon prior approval from the Residence Life Office. Extended Stay Applications are due Wednesday, November 20. Dunlop & Printz Apartments remain open during November Break.

Have Questions?

If you have questions regarding the November Break Closing, please do not hesitate to contact your Resident Assistant (RA), email your Hall Director, or contact the Residence Life Office directly.