Winter Break 2023

– wishes for a safe and happy winter break –

5pm December 8 through Noon January 7

Important information regarding Winter Break:

 

  • All Residence Halls will close for the break at 5:00pm, Friday, DEC 8, 2023.
  • The RSC will be OPEN limited hours: Monday – Friday from 2-4pm (closed Dec. 22nd – 28th).
  • All Residence Halls will RE-OPEN at Noon on Sunday, JAN 7, 2024.
  • Valsetz Dining Hall will close at 4:00pm, Friday,  DEC 8th and there will be no regular meal service during the break. Valsetz will reopen at 2:00pm, Sunday, JAN 7, 2024.
  • ALL Students planning to stay for any part of the break – this includes leaving late or returning early – must complete the Winter Break Stayover form by 4:00pm, Tuesday, December 5th.
  • With the exception of Arbor Park residents, students staying for the break may be consolidated into one location. Specific hall TBD. Student accounts will be charged $250 to stay for any portion of the break. 
  • ALL CAMPUS WILL BE CLOSED: December 22nd through January 1st.

Staying On Campus for Winter Break?

If you plan to Leave Late, Return Early or stay the Entire break
you MUST sign up by 4:00pm, Tuesday, DEC 5th.

Sign up available starting November 27th, check your WOU email.

  • Only students continuing to take classes next term are eligible to sign up for winter break.
  • Your student account will be charged $250 for Winter Break Accommodations. (No fee for Arbor Park residents).
  • Students will be consolidated into one building for the duration of the break. (Arbor Park stayovers will not be consolidated).
  • The RSC will be open limited hours during the break, M-F 2pm – 4pm (Closed Dec. 22nd – 28th).
  • Campus Dining is closed during the break.  There will be no food service on campus until 2pm January 7th, 2024.

Leaving campus for the break?

You do not need to complete any forms. Just take with you the items you will need for the break, the rest of your belongings can stay as you will return to your same room. You will also keep your room keys, just don’t forget to bring them back when you return.

You must leave by 5pm Friday December 8th or 24 hours after your last final- whichever comes first. You may return starting at Noon on Sunday January 7th.

Get Your Room Winter Break Ready

Before you leave:

  • Unplug everything
  • Empty, clean and unplug your microfridge and prop open the door before you plan to leave.  Place a towel under the door to catch the melting water.
  • Arbor Park residents- you do not need to unplug your big kitchen fridge, just be sure your kitchen is left clean before you leave.
  • Close and lock windows
  • Remove all perishable foods and any and all personal belongings from the bathrooms or other common areas.
  • Empty and remove ALL trash/recycling (Charges may apply if trash is left behind)
  • Set your heater to the 1st setting.
  • Report any maintenance issues with a work order.
  • Turn off lights and lock your door.
  • You DO NOT need to take everything home with you for the break as you will return to the same room. Only take with you what you will need for the break.
  • IF YOU HAVE A VACANCY IN YOUR ROOM/APARTMENT: You should expect a new roommate. The space should be left clean & inviting. All furniture is positioned in a welcoming manner. The vacant space should not have anything in or on the furniture. If your space is not CLEAN & READY for a new roommate, you will be charged a higher room rate.

ALL rooms will be inspected for compliance.  Residential violations will be documented and you will be charged accordingly.

Need To Move Out?

Are you withdrawing from WOU and not returning next term. Please email housing@wou.edu as soon as possible for further checkout instructions. Improper checkout fee: $150.

Checkouts must be completed by 4pm Friday January 5th to avoid Winter Term room & board charges.

Important Dates

Nov 24th – Room Changes complete.

Dec 5th by 4 PM- Deadline to complete the Winter Break Stayover form.

Dec 7th by 5 PM – Deadline to email Housing Office (housing@wou.edu) to change your room into a super-single if you are in a Double by yourself (additional charges apply).

Dec 7th & 8th – Students staying on campus over winter break will move to Winter Break accommodations (with the exception of Arbor Park).

Dec 8th at 5 PM – Residence Halls Close.

Dec 8th at 4 PM – Valsetz closes for Winter Break.

Dec 22nd through Jan 1st – WOU Campus Closed.

Jan 5th at Noon – Deadline to change your winter term meal plan.

Jan 7th – Halls open at Noon; Valsetz will open at 2pm 

Jan 8th – Winter term classes begin!