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Break

Staying For Break?

Apply for break housing by Wednesday, December 16.

December 19, 2026 – January 14, 2027

Residence Halls Close: Saturday, December 19 at 10 a.m.
Residence Halls Open For Early Arrival: Saturday, January 9–Wednesday, January 13 (daily rate required)
Residence Halls Open: Thursday, January 14 at 8 a.m.
Classes Start: Tuesday, January 19

Mail Delivery

U.S. Mail: Only delivered to open halls
DHL, FedEx, UPS: Do not deliver during break

Open Halls

Corbett, Durward, Laurel Village, Parmelee, Westfall
*All halls open January 9 for Early Arrival 

Closed Halls

Academic Village, Braiden, Edwards, Ingersoll, Newsom, Summit

Dining Information

Dining Centers Close: Friday, December 18 at 2 p.m.
On-Campus meal plans will be deactivated on Friday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m.

Visit housing.colostate.edu/dining/hours for the most up-to-date information.

Leaving For Break

Before Leaving For Break:

  • Clean and vacuum room(s)
  • Empty trash and recycling
  • Remove all food, unplug, defrost, and leave the door open to your fridge/freezer
  • Remove personal items from showers and vanities
  • Move all items one foot away from radiators
  • Open radiators and set on low
  • Set thermostat to 68°F/20°C
  • Secure/latch windows and close drapes
  • Unplug everything in the room
  • Turn all lights off
  • Close and lock doors

Online Check-Out Steps:

  • Complete the 'Break Checkout Checklist'
  • Contact your hall OA to schedule a pre-departure room check. If you opt to leave without a hall staff check, you accept possible charges for improper check-out and/or other concerns staff might identify
  • You and your roommate(s) must each complete your own, individual break departure steps
  • Submit the checkout form to confirm you have departed for break
  • During break, community staff will perform a required room safety check

Bicycles may be left in rooms. Padlocks are allowed on lockable drawer/cabinet. Consider securing valuable possessions or take them with you.

E-scooters 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 violations, as needed.

Staying For Break (Dec. 19–Jan. 9)

Anyone wishing to stay in the halls over break must apply between Thursday, Nov. 19–Wednesday, Dec. 16.

  • Register for winter break housing in the CSU Housing Portal. Select ‘Winter Break Housing Signup’ under ‘Residence Hall Resources’.
  • Prior registration and approval is required.
  • Daily rate of $50 (does not include meal swipes or RamCash).
  • If you continue your Winter Break stay past Jan. 9, the daily rate increases to $90/day and includes 3 meal swipes per day. See Early Arrival below for more details.
  • Residents of open halls may stay in current room(s) and approval is automatic. A confirmation email will be sent to your CSU email address the day after registration closes.
  • Residents of closed halls may stay in temporary spaces in open halls. Notification of the temporary assignment will be sent to your CSU email the day after registration closes.
  • Rooms are assigned by priority as needed.
  • Open halls will have limited staff compared to non-break periods.
  • Community staff will be working and available by phone.
  • Front desks are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily, except on University holidays, at which time on-call staff is available.

Early Arrival (Jan. 9-13)

Students needing to arrive early may do so between Saturday, Jan. 9–Wednesday, Jan. 13.

  • Register for early arrival in the CSU Housing Portal. Select ‘Spring Early Arrival Request’ under ‘Residence Hall Resources’.
  • Prior registration and approval is required.
  • Daily rate of $90 (includes 3 meal swipes per day).

Parking Over Break

Residents who wish to leave a vehicle parked on campus during this time should contact CSU Transportation at (970) 491-7041 or parking@colostate.edu. More details about parking on campus are available at pts.colostate.edu.

  • Parking regulations are enforced as usual over break.
  • If you have a parking permit, you may park your car in the parking lot that matches your parking permit.
  • Long-term parking is prohibited on city and campus streets.
  • You will be responsible for incurred parking, towing, and/or storage fines.