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Fall Break

Saturday, October 11—Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The residence halls remain open for Fall Break and there is no additional charge to stay in your room over the break. Some services in the residence halls, in the dining halls, and across campus may be limited during this time. Please note, campus offices are closed on Monday, October 13.


Checklist If Leaving For Fall Break

If you are leaving for Fall Break, please take these actions to secure your room and belongings.

  • Close and lock all windows
    • This prevents the outside elements (i.e. rain) that could cause damage to property from entering your room as well as prevent thefts from the outside.
  • Leave your window shades down
    • This prevents others from seeing personal items inside of your room.
  • Move personal property off the floor
    • This could avoid loss or damage if there is a water leak and/or flood.
  • Turn off the dehumidifier (DO NOT UNPLUG OR MOVE)
    • This prevents the dehumidifier from running the entirety of the break, but the drain tube must stay in place.
  • Unplug all electrical appliances, clocks, computers, etc. (NOT dehumidifiers)
    • This prevents the use of electricity when rooms/buildings are unoccupied. Electrical surges can cause damage to personal property and create unsafe/hazardous conditions. Please find an off-campus individual to take care of any fish you may have.
  • Dispose of perishable or unprotected food
    • This prevents the attraction of unwanted insects such as cockroaches or ants to your room.
  • Take trash/recycling/compost outside to the appropriate outside container
    • This prevents the attraction of unwanted insects such as cockroaches or ants to your room as well as keeps a “musty” smell from developing.
  • Turn off all lights
    • This prevents the use of electricity when rooms/buildings are unoccupied.
  • Close and lock your door
    • This prevents the entry of non-university-affiliated individuals from entering your space.
  • Take your keys with you
    • You will need them when you return from break.
       

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Service Desk Hours & Fall Break Operations

All service desks will remain available 24/7 as usual over the Fall Break. In case of an emergency, visit your service desk to reach an on-duty staff member. 


University Services

Services During Fall Break

The University Health Center will be closed on Monday, October 13.

Please visit the Health Center website for more information regarding their hours during Fall Break. In the event of an emergency, call University Police (UMPD) at (301) 405-3333 or dial 911.

Please visit the Dining Services website for more information regarding their hours during Fall break.

Please visit the University Libraries website for more information

For hours of operation and assistance, please call (301) 405-1400.

Please visit the Department of Transportation Services website for parking restrictions. Do not park in disabled spaces, fire lanes, or areas not specifically designated for parking.

Please visit the Adele H. Stamp Student Union website or call (301) 314-3375 for the building schedule and details.

Housekeeping services will be reduced similar to weekend coverage, so residents must move their trash to exterior dumpsters. Cooking outside of a designated structural kitchen area is prohibited.


Safety & Security

Your safety and security are important. Whether you are staying on campus for the break or leaving, please be sure to review the information below carefully.

It is vital to your personal security that you observe "common sense" safety precautions during the low occupancy housing period. Be cautious in isolated areas of your building , such as the laundry room, study or recreation lounge, basement areas, etc.

Know the location of the nearest telephone, call box, and blue light emergency phones.

Immediately report any broken doors, locks, alarm stations, phones or lights to Residential Facilities through the Facilities Service Central portal. For emergency issues, contact their 24-hour Service Center at (301) 314-9675.  Never tamper with or disable safety equipment.

Report suspicious persons to police at 911, then notify Service Desk staff. Do not open doors for University staff members or vendors (i.e., soda, candy, delivery people, etc.); a staff member who has business in your building should have made previous arrangements to gain access. Feel free to request identification.

  • Keep your door locked and your keys in your possession at all times.
  • Never store your keys in your mailbox. Keep all interior doors closed.
  • Call University Police at (301) 405-3333 or 911 and then your Service Desk if you see suspicious or unusual behavior by a stranger or any person not authorized to be in your building.
  • Know the identities of other persons staying in your building. Try to learn if there are long periods of time when these residents will be away.
  • Do not open your door to any person whom you cannot identify.

If you can't move your valuables home or to an off-campus location, keep them hidden in your room and out of sight. Record serial numbers, brand names, dates of purchases and purchase prices of your valuables. Police will ask for this information in the event of theft or loss.

Micromobility devices may not be stored in your residence hall.

As a safety precaution, keep your room door locked when loading your car or when you step away from your room. Do not make your belongings a target for a thief. Secure your suite/apartment/room prior to your departure. 


Entry & Inspection

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It may be necessary for the Department of Resident Life and Department of Residential Facilities staff to enter your space over the break to address maintenance requests, manage unexpected problems, or respond to emergencies. While every effort will be made not to disturb or inconvenience residents, there are times during break periods when a planned or unplanned action must be taken in individual student rooms.

Also, some temporary outages (i.e., heat, hot water) may occur due to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. If possible, you will be notified of these outages in advance.

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