There have been questions coming in about the Winter Break — if you go home, your travel is not restricted! Only if you are approved for break housing do you need to stay in the North Country for the duration of the winter break. Please see below.
Greetings Residents!
The Residence Life Office wishes you success on your final exams and hopes you have a safe and joyous break! Here are some important points to keep in mind as you prepare to vacate campus housing from the end of November until your return in January:
Residents must vacate their room/apartments within 24 hours of their last final or by Wednesday, November 25 at 10:00am. Campus housing will close at 10:00am on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
| Students Staying for Winter Break: Students who need Winter Break Vacation Housing will need to apply by completing the Winter Break Vacation Housing Form. Winter Break Vacation Housing forms are due by November 5, 2020 to be reviewed. Approved students will be notified by the Residence Life Office by November 11, 2020. **Students who are remaining on campus over the winter break, or who will need access to campus over the break, will not be allowed to travel outside of the North Country Region, during Winter Break unless approved by the Dean of Students Office in advance by completing the Travel Request Form. All students approved for Winter Break Vacation Housing will be required to live on-campus from November 25, 2020 until January 18, 2021. These students must abide by all University policies throughout Winter Break.** ** Dining Services will be closed for the Winter Break. Approved students will be responsible for providing their own meals throughout Winter Break. If a student does not have a microwave or refrigerator the University has limited supplies to help.** ** Students approved for Winter Break Vacation Housing may be subject to quarantine if the approved student shares a restroom with a student who is on the NYS Travel Advisory List. between January 2, 2021 – January 16, 2021.** |
QUIET HOURS
Residents are expected to comply with 24/7 quiet hours during finals week. Please be considerate of those around you!
CLOSING PROCEDURES
- Please clean your apartment/room/suite and remove ALL trash.
- Turn off lights, computers, and unplug nonessential appliances.
- Close your drapes and lock your windows.
- Lock your door when leaving.
- Set your thermostats to 65 degrees and keep your cabinet doors under the sink in the bathroom and kitchen open to allow warm air to circulate. Please leave your bedroom doors open. This will help keep the water pipes from freezing.
- Park your vehicle in the Hamlin-Powers parking lot if you are leaving your vehicle on campus.
- Be mindful about packing your vehicles the night before. It can be an invitation to thieves!
- Only Clarkson residential students and staff are allowed in the residence halls during move out.
Students not Returning for Spring Semester
If you are not returning for the spring semester please make sure you return your room key through the envelope on your closing form, or by returning your key to the Residence Life Office in Price Hall.
VACANCIES
Any residence with an open bed space available is subject to assignment for the spring semester. Please make sure the open bed space is clear of any belongings and ready for occupancy. All residences will be inspected over the break. Excessive cleaning and damages will be billed to the current occupant(s) assigned (according to the Residence Life housing records). Please make a good impression and make your new roommate feel welcomed. Apartments are a popular housing option so you should expect that EVERY apartment bed space will be filled. Please check your PeopleSoft accounts for updates on assigned roommate(s).
ROOM SWITCHES
Students with approved room changes, through the Residence Life Office, must move their belongings from their current residency before leaving for the break. Please return your room key to the Residence Life Office in Price hall. New keys can be picked up from the Residence Life Office anytime from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on 1/17/21 when you return for the Spring semester.
If you would like to switch your room, please see Troy Lassial, Director of Residential Living & Living Learning Communities prior to the end of the Finals Week.
FACILITIES & SERVICES may be in your dorm to address work orders and other maintenance issues while you are away. Third-party contractors that we may hire to assist will be accompanied by Clarkson University staff at all times.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION
The Residence Life Staff will be doing fire safety inspections of rooms during the break.
NOTE: If you are not returning to Clarkson for the spring semester, please notify the Residence Life office ASAP as well as do the following:
- Put your room key in the envelope provided on your Closing Expectations Form and vacate your residence by Wednesday, November 25 unless approved by Residence Life to stay for Winter Break Vacation Housing. Minimum $110 charge for keys that are not returned.
- Please clean your room and remove all trash.
- Please remove all personal belongings from your room including material on tack boards and de-loft the beds. Rooms that need to be restored to original condition will be completed by University crews, at your expense. *There will be a $25 minimum charge to remove any personal belongings, furniture, etc. left behind.
- CLOSE your drapes and LOCK your windows.
Any theft/loss/damage is the responsibility of the assigned room residents.
Your residence will be inspected upon departure for any maintenance or damage concerns.
Have a great break and good luck with finals!