Winter Break (2018)
Barnard's residence halls close for Winter Break at 9am on Friday, December 21, 2018, and reopen at 9am on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
With few exceptions, students may not remain in the residence halls after the 9am Friday, December 21 closing deadline. Unfortunately, the College cannot provide any check-out extensions (because the residence halls will be locked up for Winter Break starting that day).
In order to leave any belongings in their room over the Break (and/or be eligible to apply for Early Winter Return or Winter Break Housing), students must pay any outstanding balances for the Spring semester before the December 1 deadline. Any student with a Bursar Hold must completely vacate their room by the December 21 closing date and may not return to campus housing until after their Bursar Hold has been cleared.
During the break, College staff will check rooms to address maintenance issues & requests. Any prohibited items will be confiscated. Any windows stoppers or fire safety equipment that have been tampered with will result in fines & disciplinary action.
Note: The residence halls remain open for Fall, Thanksgiving, and Spring breaks; however, some campus services will be closed & unavailable during these time periods.
- 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 residents should leave their FIOS router equipment plugged in
- Take any valuables or necessities with you (computer, jewelry, passport, medications, etc.). The res halls will be closed over break so you won't be able to retreive anything you leave behind
- Turn off lights and lock all door & windows (and lower blinds to conserve heat!)
Students who will be not be returning to their Fall room for the Spring semester (graduating mid-year, Studying Abroad, taking a leave of absence, moving off-campus, or completing a Mid-Year Room Change) must completely vacate their rooms and check out no later than 9am on Friday, December 21, 2018. Extensions are not available.
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) and turn in their room keys. More Check-Out Info.
With very limited exceptions, students may not stay in campus housing past the Friday, December 21, 2018, closing deadline. Plimpton will be the only residence halls open for approved students during Winter Break.
The deadline to apply for Winter Break Housing is 4pm on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Permission for Winter Break Housing is not guaranteed and approval should not be assumed. Students should plan accordingly in case their request cannot be approved.
Students may apply for Winter Early Return, to return to housing starting 9am on Sunday, January 13, 2019 (i.e. prior to the official Thursday, January 17, 2019, reopening of the residence halls for the Spring). The application deadline is 4pm on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Permission for Winter Early Return is not guaranteed and approval should not be assumed. Students should plan accordingly in case their request cannot be approved.