Housing During Breaks

Residence Halls close during scheduled University break periods. Housing may be provided for students requiring on-campus housing during these breaks.

Health and Safety Inspections during University breaks.

At multiple points in each semester, typically prior to a University break, health and safety inspections of your room/apartment will be conducted. This is a policy the University authorizes to make sure students are following our procedures. Staff will be checking each room/suite to ensure everything looks appropriate. Please make sure your room/suite is in proper condition for this inspection; refer to the Student Handbook if you have any questions. If you fail the inspection there could be fines and/or Community Standards violations.

The following prohibited items will be documented if found during Health & Safety Inspections:

• Alcohol in a room/apt where residents are under 21
• Drugs/drug paraphernalia 
• Evidence of smoking in the room/apartment
• University property, such as campus signage or common area/lounge furniture
• Personal/portable AC units
• Fire hazards, including candles, anything hanging from a sprinkler/pipe, overloaded electrical sockets
• Bed lofts/risers
• Evidence of smoking in room and/or tampering with a smoke detector

Please read and review the following guidelines for the privilege of remaining on campus while the residence halls are closed for the break period:

• All University policies and procedures are still in effect.
• During break periods (including early arrivals, late extensions, and all University breaks) guests are not permitted.
• Residents involved in any disciplinary or safety-related incident may be asked to leave immediately and will be responsible for making arrangements for off-campus accommodations. In addition, they will forfeit the privilege of remaining on campus for future break periods.
• The cost of any common area damage which occurs in the building during the break period will be divided between all students that had an exception to remain in the building.
• Dining Services may be open on a limited schedule, so please check their website.

The phone number for Saint Joseph’s Office of Public Safety & Security is 610-660-1111 (Hawk Hill) and (215)596-7000 (University City). Please utilize the University escort service accordingly. Always contact security in the event of an emergency or if you are concerned for your personal safety.

Buildings will close for Thanksgiving break at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Only a few Break Housing Buildings will remain open during the Thanksgiving break:

• Lannon Hall
• Merion Gardens Apartments
• Morris Townhouses
• Villiger Hall
• Living & Learning Commons

Break housing is available in these designated buildings for students who need to stay on campus during the break period. Requests will only be granted for extraordinary or school-related purposes and can be submitted through the Thanksgiving Break Housing Form by 5pm on Monday, November 20th. The Break Housing Request Form is no longer available.

Students who need a limited extension through 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, may submit a request for this extension through the Thanksgiving Break Housing Form as well.

All approved students must agree to the Break Housing Agreement. Additionally, All approved students who do not currently live in one of the designated break housing buildings will need to complete a Host Agreement Form and arrange to relocate to one of these aforementioned buildings. Because of security concerns, no exceptions will be made. Students are encouraged to seek out accommodations with teammates/friends who live in one of these buildings if they will need a host for break housing in an approved building. 

Students who are approved for break housing will receive a notification of their approval in an email. Any student who is found in the building during the duration of the break without approval is in violation of Community Standards and may face sanctions and/or fines.

Buildings will close for Winter Break at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, and will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024. Spring classes resume on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024.

Only a few Break Housing Buildings will remain open during Winter break:

• Lannon Hall
• Merion Gardens Apartments
• Morris Townhouses
• Villiger Hall
• Living & Learning Commons

Break housing is available in these designated buildings for students who need to stay on campus during the break period. Requests will only be granted for extraordinary or school-related purposes and can be submitted through the Winter Break Housing Form by 5pm on Wednesday, December 13th. The Winter Break Housing Form will become available on December 1st.

Students who need a limited extension through 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2023, may submit a request for this extension through the Winter Break Housing Form as well.

All approved students must agree to the Break Housing Agreement. Additionally, All approved students who do not currently live in one of the designated break housing buildings will need to complete a Host Agreement Form and arrange to relocate to one of these aforementioned buildings. Because of security concerns, no exceptions will be made. Students are encouraged to seek out accommodations with teammates/friends who live in one of these buildings if they will need a host for break housing in an approved building. 

Students who are approved for break housing will receive a notification of their approval in an email. Any student who is found in the building during the duration of the break without approval is in violation of Community Standards and may face sanctions and/or fines.

Students who are approved for break housing will receive a notification of their approval in an email. Any student who is found in the building during the duration of the break without approval is in violation of Community Standards and may face sanctions and/or fines.

All buildings will re-open for the Spring 2024 semester on Monday, January 15th. Students needing to pick up a key to move in at Hawk Hill may pick up their key from Office of Residence Life in LaFarge Hall between 10am-5pm.

Students looking to arrive back to campus earlier than our standard campus opening on Monday, January 15th, must apply for an early arrival through the Spring Early Arrival Form. Requests will be reviewed on an individual basis and approvals are not guaranteed. The Spring Early Arrival Form will become available on January 2nd.

Residence Life offices will not be open on Saturday, January 13, and Sunday, January 14 for new key pickups or a temporary key pickup. Applications for early arrival will close on Monday, January 8 at 5 p.m.

Buildings will close for Spring Break at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1 and reopen at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. Classes will resume Monday, March 11.

If you need to remain on campus for any part of Spring Break, you need to receive permission and approval from the Office of Residence Life. The Spring Break Housing Request Form will be available on February 5.

Fall Break is scheduled for Monday, October 16th - Tuesday, October 17th. Classes are not in session during the Fall Break.

All residential buildings will remain open and staffed during Fall Break. Students who choose to leave for this break should be mindful of the following tips:

• Remove any trash from your room/apt.
• Make sure any food items are secured in plastic containers to avoid unwanted pests.
• Turn off all lights.
• Lock your door.