Winter Break Closing Information

Residence Halls will close on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at 10:00 p.m. for nongraduating residents (except for Continuous Housing Halls). Residents will be required to vacate the building and no one will be allowed to enter the building until Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. Residents may leave their personal belongings in their rooms; however, the Department of University Housing and Residence Life is not responsible for theft or damages of personal belongings. Graduating residents may reside in the hall until Friday, December 17, 2010, at 10:00 p.m.

All residents that plan on leaving for the holiday break, including Stadium Tower residents, must complete the check-out process with their Resident Assistant (RA). All Stadium Tower residents not planning on leaving for the holiday break must fill out an application for winter break housing with their Residence Life Coordinator (RLC).

In order to continue residing in the residence hall for the Spring 2011 semester, the resident must complete the following:

Check-Out Procedures:

1. Contact the RA to set up a mutually convenient date and time to check-out of the assigned room (residents must meet with their RA at least 24 hours before leaving for the break). At check-out time the resident’s room will be inspected.

2. Unplug all electrical appliances, microwaves, refrigerators, computers, alarm clocks, irons, stereos, etc.

3. Turn off cooling/heating units.

4. Do not leave electrical appliances on the floor.

5. Do not leave dirty dishes, dirty clothes, and open food containers.

6. Do not leave perishable foods.

7. Lock all windows.

8. First floor residents should lower and close all blinds. Upper floor residents should lower and open all blinds.

9. Clean the room (i.e., mop, dust, sweep, and properly dispose of all trash).

10. Dispose of open food items properly.

11. Sign the Winter Check-Out/-In Form and give the room key to the assigned RA.

12. Failure to complete check-out procedures will result in charges of $100.00 (i.e., $50.00 fine for an improper check out and a $50 fee for a lock change).

Check-In Procedures:

1. Check-in hours for Tuesday, January 4, 2011, are from 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

2. Check in will take place at the front desk of each hall. Only residents who have been confirmed may sign the census and obtain their room key.

3. Nonconfirmed residents must seek permission from the Housing Office, 103 Bibb Graves, to check in. If approved, provide Residence Life Staff with the proper documentation, sign the census, and obtain the room key.

If a resident plans on moving out of the residence hall and not returning for the spring semester, please complete the following:

1. Complete an Agreement Release Request at the Department of University Housing and Residence Life located in Bibb Graves Hall, Room 103. Residents should review the Agreement Release Request form as he/she may be subject to a monetary penalty and/or appropriate fees.

2. If a resident vacates his/her assignment and remains enrolled as a JSU student for the Spring 2011 semester, there will be a monetary penalty. If applicable, the resident’s $100.00 deposit will be forfeited and he/she will be required to pay the remainder of the nine- or eleven-month lease agreement.

3. All nongraduating residents must move out before December 11, 2010, at 10:00 p.m. All graduating residents must move out before December 17, 2010, at 10:00 p.m. Failure to move out by the assigned date will result in a $50 per day hold-over charge posted to the resident’s account.

Move-Out Procedures:

1. In advance, contact the RA to schedule a mutually convenient time to vacate the room.

2. Clean the room (i.e., dust, sweep, and mop).

3. Empty and clean the Microfridge® unit (if applicable).

4. Ensure that the room has the original furniture and fixtures in their original position at the time of Fall 2010 check in.

5. Remove any decals/stickers, including adhesive residue, nails, tacks, tape, etc. from walls, floor, ceiling, and/or window. Residents will be liable for any damage to the room, room furniture, and/or fixtures.

6. Remove all trash from room.

7. Empty all drawers and closets and leave both open for inspection by a RA.

8. Remove all personal property from room.

9. At the agreed upon time, the RA will inspect the room for compliance with these regulations. Once the inspection is complete, residents will be allowed to sign the Winter Check-Out/-In Form and return their key.

NOTE: Failure to complete any of the above referenced cleaning responsibilities will result in the resident’s account being charged appropriate monetary penalties (see list of Residence Hall & Apartment Damages Charges in the Guide to Residence Living 2010-2011).

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 256-782-5122 or see your Residence Life Coordinator.

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-JSU Housing Staff