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Winter Break & Winter Quarter 2024-25

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​We encourage on-campus residents to revisit this page throughout Fall Quarter to prepare for Winter Break and the start of Winter Quarter 2025. 

Housing Agreements & Assignments (during Winter Break)

Students living in traditional halls—LeCompte, Corcoran, Munroe, Ozanam, Seton and University Halls—are required to vacate their units no later than noon on November 20, 2024. Personal belongings may remain but access to these halls after noon on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, will not be allowed. It is imperative that move-out deadlines are met due to Winter Break. Residents who do not vacate their residence hall by the deadline will receive a $150 improper move fee.   

Students living in on-campus apartments—Centennial Hall, Courtside Apartments, McCabe Hall, Sanctuary Hall, Sanctuary Townhomes, Sheffield Square, and University Center (Loop) will remain open during Winter Break.   

For more information, please visit the Winter Break Closure webpage.

Only residents living in DePaul apartments and students who made housing arrangements for the December Intersession may stay on campus during the Winter Break Closure. Those who do not vacate their residence hall by the deadline will receive a $150 improper move fee. 

Informal housing unit checks will be conducted in Lincoln Park residence halls and on-campus apartments over Winter Break between November 25, 2024 and December 8, 2024.

Please make sure you are following housing policies and procedures outlined in the Guide to Student Housing especially those pertaining to health and safety. Also, be aware of these top 5 violation types in order to avoid a penalty fee:

1. Electrical violations – extension cords, outlet splitters, halogen lighting 
2. Flammable violations – candles, incense, lighters, heated oils, etc. 
3. Appliance violations – too many fridges, microwaves, or televisions 
4. Cleanliness violations – the unit is below cleanliness standards and needs to be addressed 
5. Alcohol/Drug violations – the presence of unauthorized alcohol or drug use, alcohol/drug paraphernalia 

For more information about health and safety inspections, visit your Area Office

On-campus residents and visitors must continue to follow guidance on the Visitor Policies webpage. 

​Return / Move-In (after Winter Break)

Residence halls will reopen Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 10 a.m.