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Housing and Residential Experience

Spring Break Closing Information

Spring Break extends from Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m. – Sunday, March 17 at 9 a.m.

General Information

  • All undergraduate residence halls close on Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m. and open after the break on Sunday, March 17 at 9 a.m.
  • Eligible on-campus residents needing to remain in their residence hall or Greek house for any portion of the break must register for break housing by Wednesday, March 6 at 5 p.m. in the Housing Portal.  Additional information is available on the Break Housing website.  Commodore Card access to residence halls and Greek houses during the break will be terminated for students who fail to register for break housing.
  • In the event that you experience a change or delay in your travel plans, you can register for break housing after Wednesday, March 6 in Housing Portal.
  • Departing students are required to complete all closing procedures listed below.
  • With academic year end closing rapidly approaching in May, students who are traveling home for the break are encouraged to begin taking unneeded items home.  As a reminder, residence halls and Greek houses close for non-graduating students on Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.  Residence halls and Greek houses close for graduating seniors on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m.  Additional information regarding year end closing will be communicated after Spring Break.

Closing Procedures

All departing students must complete the following tasks prior to leave for break:

  • Turn off and unplug all electronics.
  • Clean out your refrigerator and remove all perishable items.
  • Take all trash and recyclables to the proper receptacles.  
  • Set your thermostat to 65 degrees or on the low setting. Do NOT turn the unit off.
  • Do not leave belongings on the floor of your room. If freezing temperatures cause broken pipes, flooding may occur.
  • Close and lock all windows.
  • Lock your door and take your key with you. 

REMINDER:

Electronic personal transportation vehicles (EPTVs), including scooters, bicycles, hoverboards, and similar devices, are prohibited inside all Vanderbilt buildings, including residence halls and Greek houses.  Please make necessary arrangements to permanently remove any devices from your residence hall prior to leaving for the break.  Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information.

Safety and Security

  • Lock your doors at all times. Maintain a heightened awareness of security issues as there are fewer students in the residence halls.
  • If you can do it safely, do not allow others to piggyback behind you into residence halls. If someone piggybacks on your entry and you feel uncomfortable or concerned about speaking to them directly, contact VUPD immediately.
  • Report any suspicious persons to VUPD. Be prepared to describe the person as best as you can. Watch out for each other.  If you see someone who looks like they do not belong in the residence hall, contact VUPD.
  • Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. If you feel uneasy, leave the area.
  • Be sure to close and lock your windows, open the curtains or blinds, turn off all lights. Carry your key with you and lock your doors, including private bedrooms in suites and apartments.  If you live at ground level, make certain no valuables are visible from the outside.  Please move bikes into your room or another secure area to reduce risk of theft.
  • Do not leave jewelry or other valuable items in your room. Vanderbilt University will make every effort to keep the residence halls secure during the break period, but cannot assume responsibility for your possessions. You should, therefore, take appropriate measures to safeguard your valuables.

Break Maintenance/Facilities Projects

  • TBA

If you have any questions, please see your HR, RA, or AC for assistance.
Have a great break!