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Residents may stay in the same room all or any part of the break at no extra cost (no forms or paperwork must be completed).

Before you leave, please complete this checklist:

• Take with you all valuables, computers, books, money, medications, passport, clothing, etc. you might need during the break.
• Close and lock all windows. Close blinds or shade if you live on a lower floor. This could keep outside air from freezing pipes inside your unit when you are not there. Frozen pipes, when they thaw, can crack and leak, causing flooding.
• Remove all perishables and unprotected foods that roaches or other pests could get. If you have a kitchen, run and rinse the garbage disposal. Wash all soiled eating utensils.
• Take all trash and recycling to the appropriate outside containers.
• Leave your closet doors open. This will keep a "musty" smell from getting into your clothing.
• Move your personal property off the floor. This could avoid loss or damage if there is a water leak, flood or seepage.
• Unplug all electrical appliances, chargers, clocks, lights, etc.
• Take your keys with you! Remember to bring them back with you when you return.
• Take bicycles home or secure them in your room (no motorized scooters or bikes allowed in the residence halls)
• Turn off all lights.
• Lock all doors, including your bedroom door.

Entry and Inspection

Staff may enter and inspect units/rooms during the break. Administrative action, billing and/or judicial referral can result if unauthorized items or unsafe or unclean conditions are found. Staff are expected to report presence or evidence of pets, weapons, fire crackers, illegal substances, lounge furnishings, fuel, lofts or other prohibited items.

Wednesday, November 21	South Campus service desks open until 7pm.
Thursday, November 22	South Campus service desks closed.
Friday, November 23	South Campus service desks open from 11am to 4pm. Most university offices closed.
Saturday, November 24	South Campus service desks open from 11am to 4pm. Most university offices closed.
Sunday, November 25	South Campus and Ellicott Dining Halls re-open at 4pm. South Campus service desks open at 9am.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding Thanksgiving Break, please call or visit the South Campus Community Office at 0200 Calvert Hall extension 4-7484 or (301) 314-7484.