Before you leave campus please be sure to follow winter break closing guidelines and procedures. Below is a check list of items that we ask you to pay close attention to as you leave for break.
CLOSING DATES AND TIMES FOR COLLEGE-OWNED RESIDENCES
All College-owned residences (residence halls and College-owned houses and apartments) are closed over winter break. ALL facilities will close at noon on Wednesday, December 21st at NOON and re-open on Saturday, January 14th @ 10am.
PLEASE NOTE: Students will not be permitted in the buildings during this time. Student ACCESS will be turned off at noon on December 21st and reactivated on January 14th at 10am for move in. It is our expectation that students DO NOT access campus owned residences during the break.
Any unapproved student found to be accessing a building, house or apartment may face fines and/or conduct.
WINTER CLOSING GUIDELINES
IMPORTANT: All residents need to make sure that these items are complete as they leave campus.
PLEASE NOTE* If you are leaving Allegheny (Study Abroad, Leave of Absence, Withdrawing or Graduating) at the end of finals, please make sure to check out with your RA, sign your RCR and turn your key(s) into the Office of Residence Life or Public Safety before you leave campus. Students will be charged $125 for a lock change if keys are not returned by the afternoon of Wednesday, December 21.
Guidelines for Residents for Winter Closing: (students in apartments or houses please translate this information to include common spaces, kitchens and bathrooms)
- Unplug all electrical items in your space.
- Unplug, empty, defrost, and clean personal refrigerators then leave the door propped open. If applicable, empty out College owned refrigerators, but leave them on and running.
- Take out your trash and clean your space including bathrooms and kitchens.
- Make sure all personal items are taken out of lounges, kitchens/kitchenettes and bathrooms.
- Take home any open food items.
- Turn down your heat. (if you have a knob set at 2, if you have a thermostat, please set it at 55) DO NOT TURN HEAT OFF COMPLETELY.
- Take your plants and fish home with you.
- Close and lock your windows.
- Close your blinds
- Turn off your lights and lock your door.
RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF WILL BE CHECKING ALL ROOMS/SPACES AFTER STUDENTS HAVE LEFT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE SECURE FOR THE BREAK.
ANY ITEMS THAT COULD BE A POTENTIAL HAZARD OR ARE NOT COMPLETED ACCORDING TO GUIDELINES WILL BE DOCUMENTED AND STUDENTS MAY FACE FINES AND/OR CONDUCT.
HAVE A GREAT BREAK!