Spring Break Housing Information

OFFICIAL NOTICE from the Office of Residence Life

During Spring Break all residence halls and apartments will be closed and locked on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The residence halls and apartments that will be available for pre-approved residents are Guzman, McVinney, and St. Joseph Halls and the apartments.

All residents must be out of the residence halls and apartments by 6 p.m. on February 22 and are not allowed to re-enter until 12 noon on Sunday, March 2, 2008. It is the resident’s responsibility to plan their own travel accordingly to comply with this policy.

Any student with a valid reason may request permission to remain on campus during the break. Spring Break housing requests must be submitted no later than Monday, February 18 for consideration; requests received after that date may be assessed a $25.00 late request fee.

Any students found to be occupying campus housing without authorization during any part of Spring Break will be assessed a $200.00 per day penalty.

Residents who are approved for break housing are reminded that visitation ends at midnight every night of the break, no overnight visitors are allowed -- regardless of whether or not they are enrolled at Providence College . Residents are reminded that if they do not follow established procedures for this period they could be removed from campus for the remainder of the period. The Student Handbook applies during break/vacation housing.

Additional important items to be aware of during all breaks/vacations:

DINING FACILITIES: The dining facilities will be discontinued after dinner Friday, February 22 until dinner on Sunday, March 2.

SECURITY AND INSPECTION: During all breaks/vacations, the Office of Residence Life and the Physical Plant reserve the right to enter any student room/apartment for safety and maintenance reasons. Students are reminded that Providence College does not assume liability for loss or damage to the personal property of a student whether the College is in session or on holiday. If a resident is approved to reside in a location that is not their regularly assigned housing, they accept full responsibility to maintain and leave that location in a safe and responsible condition. Permission must be granted by all the roommates of the temporary location.

STUDENT HEALTH: The Student Health Center will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 22 and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 3. The EMTs will resume their schedule on Sunday, March 2 at 3:30 p.m.

EMERGENCIES: The Office of Safety and Security can be reached at x2391 (non-emergency) and x2222 (emergency).

Please refer to the break housing request form (below), which you will need to print out and return to the Office of Residence Life when completed. DO NOT E-MAIL this form; it must contain original signatures.

DOWNLOAD:  BREAK HOUSING REQUEST FORM

All residents are urged to contact their Resident Assistant, Hall Director, or Complex Director with any questions.

Wishing all of you relaxing Spring Break!!

Office of Residence Life