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Fall Extension

The residence halls will be closed for Winter Break beginning at 12noon on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, through 9am on Saturday, January 16, 2026.

Students needing housing extensions for the Fall 2026 semester must submit the Fall Extension Form.

  • Log into the Housing Portal and click WINTER BREAK
  • Deadline: 4pm Monday, December 7, 2026
  • Cost: $500

Students enrolled in classes with in-person exams scheduled for Wednesday, December 23, may sign up for an extension at no charge through 10am, Thursday, December 24. Extensions past that date/time would result in a $250 charge.

Students must be continuing in campus housing for the Spring in order to be eligible to sign up for an extension (with the exception of students enrolled in classes with in-person exams scheduled for Wednesday, December 23).

Students with concerns about affording the Fall extension fee may email housing@barnard.edu.

Students needing to stay on campus past Friday, December 25, must sign up for Winter Break Housing instead.

Resources & Policies for Winter Break