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Break Information

Thanksgiving Break Information

All residence halls close over Thanksgiving  Break. Students must vacate their housing assignment by  noon on  Sat. Nov. 23, 2024 . Halls reopen at 8am on Sun. Dec. 1, 2024 . Housing over break is available at $25 per night. To request to stay over any part of Thanksgiving Break, complete our online application by Mon. Nov. 18, 5pm.

Before leaving for break, students must complete the break checklist posted on their doors. All rooms will be entered to check for policy violations, for health and safety checks, to ensure the checklist has been completed, and to complete routine maintenance. Fines will be issued for noncompliance and violations will be noted. Checklists must remain posted on doors.

Airport and Train Station Shuttles

University shuttles to/from the Charleston Yeager airport and Beckley airport will be available. To review the shuttle schedule and request a shuttle, visit our online application by Mon. Nov. 18, 5pm.

Thanksgiving Break Checklist

  • Remove all perishable food items
  • Take all trash to dumpsters
  • Clean your room/suite and bathroom
  • Shut/lock windows and close blinds
  • Unplug all electric items except your microfridge (your  microfridge can stay plugged in )
  • Set to thermostat to Heat 62 degrees, auto fan
  • Sign the checklist on your door, leave checklist on your door
  • Lock your door, take your keys and ID with you
Winter Break Information

All residence halls close over Winter Break. Students must vacate their housing assignment 24 hours after their last final or by  noon on  Sat. Dec. 21, 2024 (whichever is first). Halls reopen at 8am on Sun. Jan. 12, 2025. Housing over break is generally not available. In special circumstances, housing can be permitted. If students need housing, they should email Daniel.Sepion@mail.wvu.edu by Fri. Dec. 13 (5pm) to discuss their needs. 

Before leaving for break, students must complete the break checklist posted on their doors. All rooms will be entered to check for policy violations, for health and safety checks, to ensure the checklist has been completed, and to complete routine maintenance. Fines will be issued for noncompliance and violations will be noted. Checklists must remain posted on doors.

Airport and Train Station Shuttles

University shuttles to/from the Charleston Yeager airport and Beckley airport are available. To see dates and request a shuttle, complete our application online here by Fri. Dec. 13, 5pm.

Winter Break Checklist

  • Remove all perishable food items
  • Take all trash to dumpsters
  • Clean your room/suite and bathroom
  • Shut/lock windows and close blinds
  • Unplug all electric items including your microfridge. Remove all food from microfridge.
  • Set to thermostat to Heat 62 degrees, auto fan
  • Sign the checklist on your door, leave checklist on your door
  • Lock your door, take your keys and ID with you
Not Returning Spring Semester?
If students are not returning to the University for the Spring 2025 semester, they should speak to their Assistant Resident Director by Friday, Dec. 13, 5pm. Students who are not returning will need to return their keys, ensure the room is clean/returned to move-in condition, and have a check-out meeting.