Break Housing Information 2012-2013

The Residence Halls will be closed

  1. Thanksgiving Break: from 9:00 AM on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 to noon on Sunday, November 25, 2012.
  2. Holiday Break: from 9:00 AM on Friday, December 21, 2012 to noon on Sunday, January 6, 2013.
  3. Spring Break: from 9:00 AM on Friday, March 29, 2013 to noon on Sunday, April 7, 2013.

Note: Halls remain OPEN during Fall Break and Touring Week.

Questions?  Please contact the Residential Life Office x7529

All residence halls will be closed during the break. Students will be housed in the Southwest Hall hostel space

  • The Southwest hostel space will be the only space open during the break. 
  • You must fill out an application for break housing in the Residential Life Office
  • The Southwest Hall Hostel space is comprised of 6- or 8- person rooms within 3-bedroom suites. You will have the ability to request roommates and suitemates on the application.

Students Eligible to Request On-Campus Break Housing

  • Students that reside further than 350 miles and are unable to travel home.
  • Athletes/Musicians required to remain on campus for practice/games/rehearsals/concerts.
  • Students required to work for a College department
  • You must have completed the application and have your supervisor’s signature.

Application Process

  • All students wishing to remain on campus for any portion of the break MUST fill out an application for housing.
  • Students requesting to remain on campus can either complete the emailed application (email completed application to cpotts@gustavus.edu) or come into the office and fill out an application.
  • Student Athletes/Musicians:  Your coach/director should make arrangements for all team/group members. Verify with your coach/director that he/she has included you on the list. You do not need to fill out an individual request to remain on campus during the break.

Break Housing Application

Thanksgiving Break information sheet.
Thanksgiving Break Housing Application: Application due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012.

Special Notes

  • Students working in the St. Peter/Mankato area during the break must make off-campus housing arrangements.
  • If you fail to apply before the deadline, an on-campus space will not be reserved for your use.

I am leaving the residence halls

Students leaving the halls following fall term MUST check out with their CF. Please contact your CF to schedule a time to check out. All your belongings must be removed from your room before checking out. Your keys MUST be returned to the Residential Life Office before you leave.