Winter Break Housing
While the College’s residence halls are closed for the Winter Break, Barnard understands that some students may have circumstances that determine a need for continued residential housing. For these students, the College is happy to provide continued housing through the Winter Break. The College invites students who are unhoused, unable to return to their home country due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions, or who have extenuating circumstances to submit a request for Winter Break housing.
All requests will be individually reviewed and are subject to approval for students to stay on campus during the break. The request deadline is 4pm, Friday, November 18, 2022. We anticipate notifying students about their winter housing status no later than Tuesday, November 29.
Note: 600 & Plimpton will be the only residence halls open for approved students during the Winter Break.
Students who do not meet the eligibility guidelines and wish to return early in January 2023 may request an Early Winter Return.
Timeline & Deadlines
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Request form available on the Housing Portal Friday, November 18, 2022 Deadline to request Winter Break Housing Tuesday, November 29, 2022 (11pm) Decisions will be emailed by 11pm to students who submitted requests Thursday, December 22, 2022 (10am-4pm) Students who need to relocate to 600/Plimpton for the break will sign for temporary room keys at the Res Life office (110 Sulzberger) between 10am-4pm. Friday, December 23, 2022 Residence Halls close for Winter Break at 9am
Only 600 & Plimpton will remain open for approved students.Sunday, January 8, 2023 The other residence halls soft-open for approved students at 9am for the Early Winter Return period.
Students who stayed in 600 or Plimpton for the first part of the break will need to relocate back to their Spring room assignment & turn in the temporary room keys to the Sulzberger Front Desk by 5pm.Saturday, January 14, 2023 Residence Halls reopen for Spring Semester (for all students)
Eligibility for Winter Break Housing
Students may be approved if they are unhoused, unable to return to their home country due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions, or have other qualifying extenuating circumstances. All requests will be individually reviewed and are subject to approval for students to stay on campus during the break.
In order to be considered, students must:
- Have a campus housing assignment for both the Fall & Spring semesters
- Students returning from a Fall semester abroad, students returning from a leave of absence for the Spring, and/or students new to campus housing for the Spring are not eligible for Winter Break housing. These students may move in starting Saturday, January 4, 2023, when the residence halls reopen for the Spring.
- Be in good standing with the College & University
- Students must not be on any type of probation (academic or disciplinary)
- Students must have paid or have a valid payment plan in place for their Spring bill (by the December payment deadline)
Submit a Request
Winter Break Housing Request Form -- click the "Winter Break" button after logging into the Portal
- Deadline to submit a request is 4pm Friday, November 18, 2022.
- The charge for Winter Break housing is $400.
- All requests will be reviewed on an individual case-by-case basis.
- Students should plan accordingly in case their request is not able to be approved.
* CU students living at Barnard who wish to request Winter Break Housing must also apply before the deadline and have a valid reason in order to be approved (approval is not automatic and not guaranteed). Approved CU students will not be charged the $400 fee.
Students who do not live in 600 or Plimpton
- Winter Break Host Room Form (PDF) -- for students to identify a specific 600/Plimpton room to stay in during the break
- Google Form for Plimpton/600 residents to volunteer their room for a approved student
600 and Plimpton will be the only residence halls open during Winter Break before the start of the Early Return Period on January 8, 2023.
Students who do not live in 600 or Plimpton are strongly encouraged to submit a Winter Break Host Room Form (linked above), to identify a student giving permission for you to stay in their 600 or Plimpton room while they’re away for the break (if your WB request is approved). The form should be submitted by the Winter Break Housing request deadline (4pm Friday, November 18, 2022).
The College will encourage current 600/Plimpton residents to volunteer their room to host a student for the break (Google Form); however, available space may be limited. Students are encouraged to submit a Host Room form with their Winter Break request.
Note: If you plan to apply for a Mid-Year Room Change into Plimpton or 600 (but do not live there now), you should still also submit a Winter Break Host Host Form (as a backup in case you do not receive a room change).
Moving To / From Temporary Room
MOVING TO TEMPORARY ROOM
Students who receive temporary room assignments to 600 or Plimpton for the first part of the break will need to sign for room keys:
- 10am-4pm Thursday, December 22, 2022 (at the Res Life office, 110 Sulzberger)
The other residence halls will be closed & locked, so students will need to take with them everything they need for over the break (because they will not be able to access their Spring rooms until January 8, 2023).
MOVING BACK TO SPRING ROOM
The other residence halls will soft-open at 9am on January 8, 2023, for the Early Winter Return period. Students must move back to their Spring room & turn in their temporary 600/Plimpton room keys (via a check-out envelope at the Sulzberger Front Desk) by 5pm on January 8, 2023.
Information & Policies for Students Approved for Winter Break Housing
Please see barnard.edu/reslife/winter-break-policies.