University Breaks

UNA Residence Halls and Apartments DO NOT close for University breaks including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break. However, you are responsible for the following information if you will be leaving for a portion of the time or not returning for Spring semester. Please read the applicable sections carefully. 

If You Are Going Home For Just A Few Days...

  • Take out your trash
  • Wash your dishes
  • Unplug unnecessary electrical items
  • If your room is not properly cleaned, you will be charged a cleaning fee

If You Are Going Home For The Majority/Entire Break...

  • Take out your trash
  • Wash your dishes
  • Unplug unnecessary electrical items
  • Clean out your fridge. 
  • If your room is not properly cleaned, you will be charged a cleaning fee

Official Check-Outs

  • You must OFFICIALLY check out of the residence halls if you are NOT RETURNING to the residence halls for Spring 2024.
  • Approved Reasons for Checking Out: Graduating, Transferring, Withdrawing
  • All non-graduating students must check-out by December 7th @ 4pm.
  • All graduating students must check out by December 10th @ 12pm.

If You Are Officially Checking Out...

  • Remove all personal belongings.
  • Clean your room and living room/bathroom/kitchen* (if applicable*).
  • Reset your furniture to its original placement.
  • Complete the above tasks and return your key to Housing & Residence Life. There is a lock box available 24 hours per day in the HRL entryway (Mane Market Entrance). You must complete the envelope in full and seal your key inside. 
  • If you do not follow the above instructions, you will be charged a $150 unofficial check-out fee, $85-$2000 lock change fee, and a cleaning fee as determined by condition of your assigned space.

Housing Contracts

All residential contracts are for one academic year (August 2023-May 2024). You will be charged for your assigned room/apartment during Spring 2024 unless you meet one of the criteria listed below:

  • You are graduating, transferring, or withdrawing from UNA.
  • You are student teaching, interning, or have another academic obligation that requires relocation. Please review the Contract Release Appeal information to see if you are eligible for release.