Additional details are given below with the closing and opening dates, stay request deadlines, and meal plan ending and beginning dates. If you have any questions about the information below, please contact Residence Life at housing@wittenberg.edu.
- Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break Closing 2025
- Campus Housing Closes: Wednesday, November 26 at 10:00am
- Campus Housing Opens: Sunday, November 30 at Noon
- Residence halls are not accessible during break, take all belongings you will need with you
- Meals end: Tuesday, November 25 at 8:00pm (CDR closes at 1pm; meal exchange available in Post 95 for dinner 5pm-8pm)
- Meals begin: Sunday, November 30 at 5:00pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Halls are closed and all students are expected to go home. Unless you have a valid University related or approved reason, requests for break housing will not be approved. If break housing is needed, please submit the Thanksgiving Break Housing Request Form through your . (See instructions below)
- To request break housing: Coming Soon
All requests are due by 5PM on November 14, 2025. Please note, having to work in the Springfield area is NOT a valid reason for break housing.
*Failure to follow these procedures may result in disciplinary action and/or fines
TO DO聰 BEFORE LEAVING CAMPUS*:
- Clean room & leave in good order
- Empty wastebaskets & recycling bins
- Remove all valuables & medications (you will not be able to gain access to your room during Break)
- Unplug all electrical items/appliances, including surge protectors, from the wall (except fridges)
- Take all animals with you (Including fish, ESAs or 4Paws dogs)
- Leave heat on & set thermostat to 60 degrees (if applicable)
- Lock all windows and close drapes/blinds
- Turn off lights, close and lock your door. (All doors will be locked after Residence Life does Health & Safety Inspections)
- Sign the sheet on your door if you are the last person to leave your room
All rooms will be inspected to ensure that campus housing is prepared for break. Any policy violations will be documented and your student account may be charged for improper check out if you do not following the closing procedures.
- Spring Break
Spring Break Closing 2026
- Campus Housing Closes: Friday, March 6 at 5 PM
- Campus Housing Opens: Sunday, March 15 at Noon
- Residence halls are not accessible during break, take all belongings you will need with you
- Meals end: Sunday, March 1 at 1:00pm (CDR closes 8:30 pm with the start of FIRE Week)
- Meals begin: Sunday, March 15 at 5:00pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Halls are closed and all students are expected to go home. Unless you have a valid University related or approved reason, requests for break housing will not be approved. If break housing is needed, please submit the Spring Break Housing Request Form through your Housing Portal.
All requests are due by 5PM on February 23, 2026. Please note, having to work in the Springfield area is NOT a valid reason for break housing. Food service will NOT be available during the break period.
*Failure to follow these procedures may result in disciplinary action and fines
TO DO聰 BEFORE LEAVING CAMPUS*:
Clean room & leave in good order Empty wastebaskets & recycling bins
All rooms will be inspected to ensure that campus housing is prepared for break. Any policy violations will be documented and your student account may be charged for improper check out if you do not following the closing procedures.
- Remove all valuables & medications (you will not be able to gain access to your room during Break)
- Unplug all electrical items/appliances, including surge protectors, from the wall (except fridges)
- Take all animals with you (Including fish, ESA's or 4Paws dogs)
- Leave heat on & set thermostat to 60 degrees (if applicable)
- Lock all windows and close drapes/blinds
- Turn off lights, close and lock your door. (All doors will be locked after Residence Life does Health & Safety Inspections)
- Sign the sheet on your door if you are the last person to leave your room
All rooms will be inspected to ensure that campus housing is prepared for break. Any policy violations will be documented and your student account may be charged for improper check out if you do not following the closing procedures.