Spring Break Closing Info

All Shepherd University Residence Halls, except for Dunlop and Printz Apartments, will close on Saturday, March 8 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. Residence Halls will reopen on Sunday, March 16 at 12pm.

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.
Close and lock all windows.
Lower window blinds with slats open.
Set room temp to heat & 68 degrees.
Empty Dehumidifier (if applicable)
Report any maintenance concerns via our Work Order Request System.

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, March 8 at 10am.

Need to Stay Over Break?

If you need to stay past March 8 at 10am, please log onto the Good Living Portal and submit the Extended Stay Request Form by Thursday, March 6. Extended stays unrelated to academic or athletic commitments will incur a housing fee of $25 per day, contingent on prior approval from the Residence Life Office. Dunlop & Printz Apartments remain open during spring break. Resident Assistants will conduct Health and Safety Inspections in every room starting at 10am on March 8.

Have Questions?

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