15 Things You Need To Know Before You Leave For Break
1. On campus residences will close Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 10 AM. You must
leave your building within 24 hours of your last final exam or by the above date
(whichever comes first). See #2, #3, or #4 for exceptions.
2. Residents of Corkery, Kennedy Burch, and Sharp & Sharp House apartments may
stay during the Christmas Break. There is no additional cost but you must let your
Residence Director (RD) or Graduate Residence Director (GRD) know if you plan on
staying for all or part of the break. We'd like to know when you’ll be around so we can
provide assistance if needed.
3. Need a Late Departure or Early Arrival? If not in the residences listed in #2 above,
you must submit a request form by December 4, 2015, 4:30 pm.
4. If your travel plans change due to flight delays or poor road conditions, please
contact your RD or GRD ASAP to arrange a reasonable extension.
5. On-campus residences will reopen on Sunday, January 10th, 2016, 10 AM.
6. Room Changes Must Be Accomplished BEFORE You Leave For Break. Please talk
to your RD or GRD by Tuesday December 1, 2015 if you wish to change rooms for
spring 2016. The actual room change must occur before you leave for the break so the
vacancy may be assigned and prepared for an incoming resident. Students changing
rooms without the approval of Housing and Residence Life will be in violation of policy
and subject to penalties.
7. Don’t Have A Roommate? Not awarded a premium single? Before leaving make sure to
move all personal belongings to your ½ of the room so the other side can be prepared for
a potential new roommate (new student or current student changing rooms). Staff will
check for compliance and may assess additional charges for non-compliance.
8. Leaving University Housing? If you are moving out of your room permanently, you
must notify the Housing Office in writing by December 1, 2015 (an email sent to
housing@gonzaga.edu is acceptable). Please include the reason you are leaving. If you
will be attending GU for the spring semester, there are forms to submit: “Breaking” Your
Residence Living Application/Agreement Notice 2015-16 (those who meet the on-campus
residency requirement) or Housing and/or Dining Exemption Request for those Required to
Reside On-Campus (those still subject to on-campus residency requirement, approval
required). Also, you must schedule a check-out time with your RA (at least 48 hours prior
to your departure). Room damages, missing keys, or failure to check out may result in
additional charges. The balance from your housing deposit will be mailed to your mailing
address of record with the university.
9. Make sure you still have the university landline phone in your room (except
Rebmann). In an emergency that causes loss of power or cell service, plug in the phone
so the university may get in contact with you if necessary.
10. Bicycle storage. We’d recommend that you move your bicycles indoors if possible.
There are bicycle storage areas in many of the residences, as well as, bike lockers
available (adjacent to Coughlin, Madonna, Dooley, Chardin, and 814 E Sharp). Also,
several locations provide an additional layer of security: bike cages at Coughlin and
Kennedy, the courtyard of C/M (non-covered), and the storage units next to Welch.
11. 2016-2017 Housing! The 2016-2017 on-campus housing sign-up process will begin in
January. Keep checking your ZagMail account for more specific information!
12. Before You Leave! DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR REFRIGERATOR but throw away any
food that is likely to go bad. UNPLUG YOUR ALARM CLOCK and other appliances.
Empty your garbage from your room. Keep the temperature at 68°. Lock all doors and
windows. Your RA will be checking to make sure these things have been accomplished.
13. Want To Be An RA? Resident Assistant applications for 2016-17 will be available on
eResLife on November 23. Applications are due January 15, 2016. Interest Sessions will
be held on: 11/30 – Jepson 113, 12/1 – Herak 237, 12/2 – Jepson 120, 12/3 –
Hemmingson 312, 12/7 – Jepson 113, 12/8 – Herak 237, 12/9 – Jepson 120, 12/10 –
Jepson 120. You may request additional information or send questions to
RAselection@gonzaga.edu.
14. Have questions? Please contact your building residence life staff or the Housing Office,
housing@gonzaga.edu or 509-313-4103. The office is located in Crosby 201 and our
office hours are M-F, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (except holidays).
15. Have A Fun and Safe Break!