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Break Housing Information

The residence halls are closed at the following times of the year: Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer.

Students may apply for break housing (via an application on the MCR Housing App) if one of the following reasons apply to them:

  • Their permanent residence is more than four hours away from campus;
  • University-related work, internship, or academic commitment;
  • Active, in-season athlete; or
  • Other exception listed in individual application or approved by Residence Life.

The charge for break housing is $45/night and will be billed to a student account within ten days of their stay.

Students are not permitted to have guests while staying in break housing. Typical dining hours and meal options are not in effect during break housing periods, Business Affairs will release information regarding dining near the break.

The University reserves the right to deny break housing applications for any student not in good conduct standing or who presents behavioral concerns.

Break Halls Close Before Break Halls Open After Break Application Opens* Application Closes*
Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 26 at 10 a.m. Sunday, November 30 at 2 p.m. Monday, October 20 at Noon Friday, November 21  at Noon
Winter Wednesday, December 17 at 10 a.m. Monday, January 12 at 2 p.m. Monday, November 24 at Noon Wednesday, December 12 at Noon
Spring  Saturday, February 28 at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Monday, January 26 at Noon Friday, February 20 at Noon
Summer  Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. (or 48 hours after last final exam) Move-In Day 2025 Wednesday, March 31 at Noon At least 2 academic days prior to check-in date

Applications will be available via the MCR Housing App.