Break Information

All residence halls close over Winter Break. Students must vacate their housing assignment by  noon Sat. Dec. 20, 2025. Halls reopen at  8am Sun. Jan. 11, 2026. Housing over break is available only by request and approved on a case-by-case basis. Students interested in break housing must email Dan Sepion by Mon. Dec. 8, 5pm. Requests after this date that are approved will incur a $25 late request fee. Note: Athletes staying for approved sports do not need to apply; coaches will do this.

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, the Prince (Beckley) train station, and Beckley airport are available. To see dates and request a shuttle, complete our online application by Mon. Dec. 8, 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
• Set 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