Thanksgiving Break Stay Information

Heidelberg University will be closed from Saturday, November 20-Sunday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Break.

All students should review the information below in regard to Housing during Thanksgiving Break.

Any student wishing to apply to stay on campus during Thanksgiving Break should complete the Thanksgiving Break Stay Request Form.

Information for All Residential Students:

All residential students must vacate their university housing by 10 AM on Saturday, November 20 unless they are registered and approved to stay for Break Housing by the Office of Residence Life.

Athletes who are staying on campus to compete in collegiate competition will be approved to stay based on the roster submitted by their coach and do not need to complete this form; however, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are included on a list with their coach.

The cost to stay on campus is $23 per day ($11.50 per day for students who live farther than 150 Miles away from campus). Late registrations or students who fail to register and still remain on campus may be subject to additional fees. The reason students apply for staying, however, is subject to approval by the Office of Residence Life.

Students who stay on campus during breaks are subject to Heidelberg University's Norms, Policies and Procedures. Students who fail to register or fail to comply with these policies will be asked to vacate their room for the duration of the break and may be subject to judicial sanctions and fees.

Important information for students living in a Residence Hall:

Residence Halls will close at 10 AM on Saturday, November 20 and will reopen at 12 PM on Sunday, November 28.

Important information for Students living in a Campus Apartment:

Campus Apartments (College Hill, Senior Apartments, Stadium View Apartments, the Main Street Townhomes and the Ubuntu House), will not close for break, but residents of those buildings are required to register if they plan to stay in their apartment for any part of Thanksgiving Break.

Dining Services Information:

Dining Services will not be available during Thanksgiving Break. Below you will find the schedule for Dining Services for the break period:

• Thursday, November 18 - Rock Creek will close until Monday, November 29.
• Friday, November 19 - Dinner is the final meal offered as part of the Meal Plan before Thanksgiving Break.
• Saturday, November 20 - The Heidelbean! will be open from 8 AM-1 PM.
• Sunday, November 21 - All dining venues will be closed until Sunday, November 28.
• Sunday, November 28 - Meal plans resume at 4 PM. Hoernemann Refectory will open for dinner and close at 8 PM.
• Monday, November 29 - All dining venues re-open to normal operating hours.

Preparing your room for break:

Students not staying on campus for Break Housing should complete the following steps before leaving campus:

• Close and lock all windows
• Dispose of all perishable food to the dumpster
• Remove all trash and place in the dumpster
• Set Thermostat to 65 Degrees (if applicable) (DO NOT SHUT OFF THE HEAT IN YOUR ROOM)
• Turn off all lights
• Lock the door

Residence Life staff will complete health and safety Inspections after the halls close to ensure that all closing guidelines have been followed. Failure to complete the Closing Checklist may result in fines.

Any questions regarding Thanksgiving Break Housing should be directed to Dennis LoConti, Assistant Director of Residence Life, at dloconti@heidelberg.edu.