Break Housing

Break housing during the academic year refers to the following campus closure periods:

Thanksgiving Break
Winter Break
Spring Break

Halls will close at noon on the first Saturday of each break. Students not approved for break housing are required to vacate their residences by this time. Halls will re-open at noon EST on the last Saturday of each break.

Students who are unable to leave for the break, must leave after the residence halls close, or need to return prior to the official re-opening date must complete the appropriate break housing application by the published deadline. Please note, being in College housing when Kenyon is not in session, without permission from the Office of Residential Life, is a violation of College policy. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action and fees.

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis and approval is not guaranteed. Priority will be given to students who (a) are unable to travel due to border closings, safety concerns, inconsistent travel options, or issues with documentation; (b) do not have access to a stable and/or safe housing environment; (c) have documented economic limitations that prohibit summer travel. Please check relevant emails from reslife@kenyon.edu for more information on priority deadlines for break housing.

If the deadline has passed, students who wish to apply for break housing must email Residential Life with the details of their request. Fees of $25-100 will be charged depending on the lateness of the request.

Before leaving for a break, students should:

• Empty all trash and remove all perishable food.

• Empty all personal refrigerators and rental refrigerators of perishable items (refrigerators should remain plugged in).

• Remove all electronics and other valuables from the floor of your room.

• Remove ALL clutter, trash, belongings, etc. from the floor.

• Turn all College-installed blower fans and heating units to low; in apartments, turn the thermostat to 65 degrees if possible.

• Unplug fans, computers, stereos, etc.

• Unplug or remove batteries from alarm clocks so they do not sound.

• Remove items placed in lounge refrigerators and return vacuums to their appropriate locations.

• Remove personal belongings from community bathrooms.

• Close all windows and blinds.

• Turn off the lights and lock the room door when you leave, and remember to take your key and student ID card with you.

CAs will conduct health and safety inspections at noon on the Saturday of each closing day. They will not check inside closed refrigerators, closets or drawers.

Although Campus Safety continues to patrol during break periods, the College is not responsible for students' personal property. Please take necessary precautions:

• Lock your room door and apartment/suite door at all times.

• Walk with someone whenever possible or call for an escort (ext. 5000).

• Call Campus Safety (740-427-5000) to report any suspicious people, concerns or problems.

A community advisor (CA) will be on duty to assist students living on campus during the break. To get in touch, call the break duty phone. The phone number will be posted in buildings and emailed to students that are approved to stay for breaks.

A complete list of dates and deadlines for the current academic year and upcoming summer are included in the residential life calendar.

View the Calendar