Residence Hall Check-Out for Winter Break Is Dec. 18
Important Dates
- Friday, Dec. 11 (Dead Day): Non-returning students may check out.
- Monday, Dec. 14, to Friday, Dec. 18: Final weeks
- Friday, Dec. 18: Residence hall check out. Halls close at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 19: Fall Commencement
- Sunday, Dec. 20: Graduating seniors and students assisting with commencement should depart by noon.
- Thursday, Jan. 14: Halls open at noon.
All residence halls and Greek houses managed by University Housing close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18.
Duncan Avenue Apartments, Gregson, Holcombe, Humphreys and the Northwest Quad halls will remain open.
Check-out Procedures
Residents must complete a Winter Break checklist before leaving. Your resident assistant, or RA, will give you this checklist. Complete and sign this document.
An RA will enter your room and verify that the checklist was followed.
Do not leave anything you need to access during Winter Break. Closed residence halls will be inaccessible to you during Winter Break.
General Checklist – Lists vary between buildings
Lock It Up
- Lock doors and windows
- Leave your blinds down and open
Unplug and Power Off
Unplugging your electronics at the wall saves energy and lower costs.
- Lights
- Alarm clocks
- Hair dryers, irons, curling irons
- Coffee maker
- Computer, video game consoles
- TV and any other appliances
- Turn room thermostat down to 68 degrees
Fridges and Fish
- Refrigerators are to be empty, defrosted and unplugged. Please place a thick towel underneath the refrigerators to catch any excess moisture.
- Take your fish home for the holidays.
Take It With You
- Medications
- Take your tickets for athletic events with you
- Seasonal clothing you no longer need
- Secure your bike or scooter in a proper location or take it home for the break period
Keep It Clean
- Remove trash from your room and properly dispose of it
- Remove any items/furniture blocking your heating/cooling unit
- Clear your floor of belongings as pipes can freeze, burst and cause flooding. Routine pest control by Orkin will also occur during the break. We don't want your belongings getting treated with pesticides.
Extended Stay Requests
You must pick up an Extended Stay Request form in order to stay past 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18.
You can pick up this form up from your hall secretary. The request must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 14.
Extended Stay Requests end at noon Sunday, Dec 20.
Topics
Contacts
Christopher Spencer, assistant director for marketing and strategy
University Housing
479-575-5084,
cjspence@uark.edu
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