Break Housing Information

To access the Thanksgiving/Spring Break Stay Form:

1. Log into Self-Service. Select "Student Tab."
2. Click on "Residential Life."
3. Log into the Housing Portal.
4. Click on "Forms" at the top of the page.
5. Select the "Break Stay Form."
6. Complete the form.

To access the Winter Break Application:

1. Pay the $50 Winter Break Application fee.

1. Once the $50 Winter Break Application fee posts, log into Self-Service. Select "Student Tab."
2. Click on "Residential Life."
3. Log into the Housing Portal.
4. Click on "Applications" at the top of the page.
5. Select the "Winter" Application.
6. Complete the application.

Please complete the checklist below before leaving your space for Thanksgiving/Spring break:

• Leave refrigerators plugged in.
• Ensure all windows are closed and locked.
• Clean your bedroom and common spaces.
• Wash all dishes.
• Take out and dispose of trash and any food that will spoil in dumpsters.
• Leave heat on and set to the lowest setting.
• Take all valuables with you.
• Take home your room key(s) and Campus ID card.
• Lock your door when you depart.

Please complete the checklist below before leaving your space for Winter break:

• Take home all belongings (medicine, ID, clothing, etc.) you will need for break. Students will not be permitted back in residential spaces after checking out.
• Leave refrigerators plugged in. 
  
  • Dispose of any perishable items in refrigerators. RAs will open refrigerators to check for and dispose of any perishable items left in refrigerators and common spaces during Health and Safety Inspections.
• Ensure all windows are closed and locked.
• Clean your bedroom and common spaces.
• Wash all dishes.
• Take out and dispose of trash and any food that will spoil in dumpsters.
• Leave heat on and set to the lowest setting.
• Take all valuables with you.
• Take home your room key and Campus ID card.
• Lock your door when you depart.
• Check out in the Office of Residential Life

*Residential Life will be entering every housing unit to complete Health and Safety Inspections, as well as ensure the checklist was completed for each break period.

*Students will be billed for health and safety violations and damage which includes, but is not limited to the following: dirty dishes, as well as disposal of trash and/or perishable items left in refrigerators and common spaces.

Fall 2023:

• After Thanksgiving Break meals will begin with dinner on Sunday, Nov. 26; students can return to campus anytime on Sunday, Nov. 26
• Winter closing meals will end after lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 20; residence halls will close for Winter Break on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m.

Spring 2024: 

• Spring semester meals begin with breakfast on Monday, Jan. 15
• After Spring Break meals will begin with dinner on Sunday, Mar. 17; students can return to campus anytime on Sunday, Mar. 17
• Spring closing meals will end after lunch on Wednesday, May 8

Students are responsible for providing their own food during break periods. Students who do not live in an apartment or building with a kitchen will be provided access to a shared kitchen space upon request.

View Campus Dining options during break periods.

The Nosh campus food pantry is available for students who need food during break periods. Students can access The Nosh anytime GSU is open before and/or during break periods. Please contact OSEI for more information.

Any resident student who will be leaving a car on campus over a break period must move it to Public Safety Lot E prior to leaving. If Lot E is full, please contact Public Safety at 860.768.7985. They will tell you where to park.