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Fall

Break

November 21–29, 2026

Residence Halls Close (for students not staying over break): Saturday, November 21 at 10 a.m.
Residence Halls Open: Saturday, November 28 at 10 a.m.

All residence halls will remain open for Fall Break for residents who submit a Break Housing Application (available in the CSU Housing Portal Wednesday, Oct. 21).

Apply For Break Housing

Mail Delivery

U.S. Mail will be delivered as usual.
DHL, FedEx, UPS: Do not deliver during break

Dining Information

Dining Centers Close: Friday, November 20 at 2 p.m.
Dining Centers Open: Sunday, November 29 at 5 p.m.
On-Campus meal plans will be deactivated on Friday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. and reactivated Sunday, November 29 at 5 p.m.

ALL RESIDENTIAL DINING WILL BE CLOSED FOR FALL BREAK 

Before Leaving For Break:

  • Clean and vacuum room(s)
  • Empty trash and recycling
  • Remove personal items from showers and vanities
  • Move all items away from radiators
  • Open radiators and set on low
  • Set thermostat to 68°F/20°C
  • Secure/latch windows and close drapes
  • Turn all lights off
  • Close and lock doors
  • Secure your bike to lockable drawer/cabinet with padlock
  • Secure valuable possessions or take them with you

Online Check-Out Steps:

  • Submit the checkout form on the CSU Housing Portal to confirm you have departed for break
  • You and your roommate(s) must each complete your own
  • During break, staff will perform a required room safety check

All e-mobility devices (including e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards) are prohibited inside our buildings and may not be stored inside during break periods because of the fire risk associated with the batteries.

Failure to complete the steps to prepare the room for break may result in a charge of $100 for improper check-out, as well as additional costs for any necessary violations.

Staying For Break

Anyone wishing to stay in the halls over break must apply to do so. The application opens Wednesday, October 21.

  • Apply for Break Housing in the CSU Housing Portal (select Break Housing under Residence Halls).
  • A daily rate of $50 applies.
  • Residents will remain in their current room.
  • Halls will have limited staff, with staff on duty available by phone as well as completing periodic community walks.
  • Front desks will be open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily

Parking And Transportation Over Break

  • Parking regulations are enforced as usual over break.
  • Be aware of parking lots and enforcement.
  • Long-term parking prohibited on city and campus streets.
  • You will be responsible for incurred parking, towing and/or storage fines.
  • The Around the Horn campus shuttle and other Transfort routes may have limited service during the break and Thanksgiving holiday. Check Transfort Routes to view current schedules and select the “Schedule Exceptions” tab for future changes.
  • There is a home football game on Friday, November 28, and repark requirements will still apply. If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus, park it in a repark lot that is covered by your permit to avoid towing or ticketing and associated fees.
  • Groome and Landline offer shuttles from CSU to Denver International Airport, or take Bustang to Denver Union Station to connect to the RTD A-Line light rail into DIA.