Barnard College residence halls will close for Winter Break at 9am on Friday, December 20, 2024 through 9am on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Students needing access to campus housing during the Winter Break period must submit one of the following forms on the Housing Portal: Winter Break Housing, Fall Extension, and/or Spring Early Return (see below).
Students continuing in the same room assignment from the Fall 2024 semester to the Spring 2025 semester (i.e. did not receive a mid-year room change) may leave belongings in their room over the break.
At the conclusion of the Fall 2024 semester, College staff may enter student rooms to address necessary maintenance issues & concerns as needed. Any prohibited items will be confiscated. Missing windows stoppers or fire safety equipment that has been tampered with will result in fines & disciplinary action.
Before You Leave for Winter Break
- Empty all trash cans. Take bagged trash and recycling to the designated area in your building.
- Make sure all faucets, ovens, stoves, and appliances are turned off.
- Clean fridges of food that may spoil over break. Throw out any open food that may attract mice or bugs. Wash any dirty dishes, pots, etc.
- Unplug, defrost, and leave the door open to mini fridges only.
- Please leave suite kitchen refrigerators plugged in and closed.
- Unplug all appliances (alarm clocks, lamps, TVs, computers, etc.) to save electricity. These items can use a lot of energy if left plugged in (even when turned off!).
- 110th St. & 121st St. residents should leave their FIOS router equipment plugged in.
- Take any valuables or necessities with you (computer, jewelry, passport, medications, etc.). The residence halls will be closed & locked over break so you won't be able to retrieve anything you leave behind.
- Turn off lights and lock all door & windows (and lower blinds to conserve heat).
Students not returning to housing or completing Mid-Year Room Changes
Students not returning to their Fall 2024 room assignment for the Spring 2025 semester must completely vacate their rooms and check out no later than 9am on Friday, December 20, 2024. Extensions are not available. This applies to students who are graduating mid-year, Studying Abroad, taking a leave of absence, moving off-campus, or completing a Mid-Year Room Change.
- Housing Cancellation Form (note: cancellation fees may apply)
- Check-Out instructions & information
In order to avoid improper check-out and key replacement fees, students must complete a check-out envelope (available from their residence hall Front Desk) to turn in their room keys and complete the "Confirm Check Out" form on the Housing Portal (Check-Out Info).
Fall Extension (through December 22)
Students continuing in housing for the Spring 2025 semester may request extended access to campus housing through Sunday, December 22. They must complete the Fall Housing Extension Form on the Housing Portal by 4pm December 16, 2024 (request form & more information).
Spring Early Return (starting January 12)
Students planning to return to campus housing prior to the start of the Spring 2025 semester for Early Return must sign up on the Housing Portal by 4pm December 16, 2024 (request form & more information).
Winter Break Housing
Students wishing to access campus housing during the winter break period must complete the Winter Break Housing form by 4pm December 2, 2024 (request form & more information).