Residence Hall Check-Out for Winter Break Is Dec. 15
University Housing offers the following information to help residential students prepare for the upcoming winter break.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Monday, Dec. 11, to Friday, Dec. 15: Final weeks
- Friday, Dec. 15: Non-Academic year residence halls close at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 16: Fall Commencement
- Sunday, Dec. 17: Graduating seniors and students assisting with commencement should depart by noon.
- Monday, Jan. 1: Halls open at noon.
All residence halls and Greek houses managed by University Housing close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.
Duncan Avenue Apartments, Gregson, Holcombe, Humphreys and the Northwest Quad Halls will remain open during the Winter Break.
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES
Residents must complete a Winter Break Checklist before leaving. The resident assistant, or RA, will provide this checklist.
Please complete and sign this document.
RAs will enter student rooms to verify that the checklist was completed.
Do not leave anything needed during winter break. Closed residence halls will be inaccessible during winter break.
GENERAL CHECKLIST
(Lists vary between buildings.)
Lock it up
- Lock doors and windows
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Leave blinds down and open
Unplug and power off: Unplugging electronics from the wall saves energy and lowers costs.
- Lights
- Alarm clocks
- Hair dryers, irons, curling irons
- Coffee maker
- Computer, video game consoles
- TV and any other appliances
- Turn room thermostat down to 68 degrees
Fridges and fish
- Refrigerators are to be empty, defrosted and unplugged. A thick towel should be placed underneath the refrigerators to catch any excess moisture.
- Take fish home for the holidays.
Take these with you
- Medications
- Any tickets for athletic events
- Seasonal clothing no longer needed
- Secure bike or scooter in a proper location or take it home for the break period
Keep it clean
- Remove trash from room and properly dispose of it
- Remove any items/furniture blocking the heating/cooling unit
- Clear the floor of belongings as pipes can freeze, burst and cause flooding.
- Routine pest control by Orkin will also occur during the Winter Break.
EXTENDED STAY REQUESTS
Students must complete an Extended Stay Request form in order to stay past 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.
Approvals for extended stays do not extend beyond noon on Sunday, Dec 17.
Contacts
Takama Statton-Brooks, director of residence education
University Housing
479-575-3951,
tstatton@uark.edu
Christopher Spencer, assistant director of strategic communications
University Housing
479-575-5084,
cjspence@uark.edu
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