Break Housing

All residence halls close for Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break. Students must prepare their rooms for Residence Life inspections and depart by 12PM on the days of closure.

If you would like to stay in the residence halls during break housing, you must submit the Break Housing form which is provided below. Your student account will be charged the total amount for each portion of stay. We do not charge per day; therefore, you must pay for the entire portion of the break you stay on campus. Frequent inspections will be conducted by Residence Life for compliance. Any student staying on campus without approval will be subjected to fees and the Student Conduct process.

The following students are eligible for a Break Housing fee waiver:

[Thanksgiving Break Housing only] Students with a home address more than 1,000 miles away.
F1 Students (as defined by the College)
Athletics Graduate Assistants
Students registered as homeless through Financial Aid
Student teachers/interns doing internships during the break which is required for their major
Students participating in a Hood-sponsored community service program
Rosemont Houses residents
ROTC cadets
In-season athletes
Resident Assistants (on-call)
Peer Mentors working during Spring Orientation (move-in date: January 14, 2026 at 12PM)

All residential students must complete the Break Housing form with their unique Hood email address. Students seeking a Break Housing fee waiver must submit supporting documentation for review. The Break Housing fee waiver will only be applied to students who are approved by Residence Life. Dining services may be limited or unavailable during break periods.

Any student who does not complete the Break Housing form by the given deadline will not be eligible for Break Housing. Unauthorized occupancy will not be permitted. Any student in violation of this policy will incur fines and will be subjected to the Student Conduct process which may result in jeopardizing future housing opportunities.

All students seeking winter break housing must be enrolled in courses for the Spring semester. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours for the Spring semester. Graduate Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours for the Spring semester.

Click here for the Break Housing Form - Thanksgiving & Winter Break.

Prepare your room before departure:

Empty all trash and remove all opened perishable food to avoid attracting pests
Remove all electronics and other valuables from the floor to help safeguard against damage to personal property in case of a maintenance emergency
Unplug all appliances, clocks, computers, stereos, window air conditioner units, etc. Your mini fridge may remain plugged in during Thanksgiving and Spring Break only.
Remove batteries from alarm clocks so they do not sound
Close all windows and blinds
Turn off the lights and lock the room door as you leave

All residence halls will close at 12PM on the days of closure. Residence Life inspections will begin promptly at 12PM to ensure compliance with college policy and safety regulations in the Student Handbook. Resident Assistants, in teams of two, will inspect all occupied and unoccupied rooms for health, maintenance, and safety. Campus Safety and County Fire Marshals will also inspect rooms over winter break. Any student remaining in the residence halls without approved stay will be fined for improper move out.

All policies in the Student Handbook remain in effect during break periods.

Alcohol possession and/or use by students is not permitted in college residential facilities (including leased facilities) when regular classes are not in session. Any student who is found in violation of this policy will receive a sanction and may be in jeopardy of automatic suspension or dismissal from the College. Restrictions on alcohol possession and use in non-residential buildings and public areas of the campus, also remain in effect.
Guests are not permitted into the building or rooms while the residence halls are closed.
Students remaining during the break are responsible for their meals as the dining hall is not open.

Campus Safety staff are present during break periods; however, everyone needs to do their part to assist in the effort to ensure their own safety. Students must take the following precautions to help ensure the safety and security of themselves and their personal belongings:

Lock their residential doors at all times
Walk with someone whenever possible or call Campus Safety at 301-696-3548 for an escort
Call Campus Safety to report any suspicious persons, concerns or problems

The residence halls will close at 12PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Residence halls will reopen at 12PM on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Building access will be shut off for all residents who are not approved for Break Housing.

The online Break Housing form will open on Wednesday, October 1 at 5PM and close on Friday, October 17 at 5PM. All students must submit a Break Housing request from their unique Hood email. Students will be notified of their approval status by 5PM on Friday, October 24.

The residence halls will close at 12PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Residence halls will reopen at 12PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Building access will be shut off for all residents who are not approved for Break Housing.

The residence halls will close at TBD on Friday, March 6, 2026. Residence halls will reopen at 12PM on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Building access will be shut off for all residents who are not approved for Break Housing.

The online Break Housing form will open on TBD at TBD and close on TBD at TBD. All students must submit a Break Housing request from their unique Hood email. Students will be notified of their approval status by TBD.

[Break Housing link will be provided at a later date]

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