Reminders:
- Residents are not required to vacate their rooms over the break.
- If you will be accessing the hall at any time between Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. - Sunday, Nov. 27 at 9 a.m., you MUST fill out the Thanksgiving Break Hall Access form no later than Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at 1 p.m.
- Don't forget to let your CA know you are leaving.
- If you need assistance, please contact the Community Advisor on dedication. The number will be posted at the hall office.
- In order to access your residence hall during the break, please utilize the card access doors.
- Facilities staff may enter your room to complete FixIT requests.
- Limited Dining Options will be available during the Thanksgiving Break.
- Students should remember that they can be held responsible for their guest's behavior. Guests must always be escorted by their hosts in the residence halls.
- Front hall offices will be open 12 - 1 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. daily from Wednesday, Nov. 23 - Saturday, Nov. 26 and they will reopen to 24 hour desks at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27.
- Offices will resume 24-hour operations on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at 9 a.m.
Don't Forget To...
- Make sure you have everything you need for the break (medication, passport, jewelry, electronics, airline tickets, contact lenses, etc.).
- Be sure to take fish home with you if you have them.
- Unplug everything in your room except microfridges.
- Remove all perishables from your room (milk, eggs, bread, yogurt, meat, etc.)
- Take out your trash.
- Close your blinds and lock your windows.
- Turn off all lights and ceiling fans.
Be sure to check all the hall policies during the break!
Reminders:
- You must leave your room no later than 24 hours after your last final and no later than Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m.
- You are not required to take all of your belongings home over the break.
- If your roommate is not returning next semester, please keep the other side of the room empty and clean to avoid a single room fee.
- Starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, University Student Housing will be conducting closing room checks and documenting policy violations.
- Facilities staff will enter your room to clean suite bathrooms and complete FixIT requests.
- If you need to request to stay past Wednesday, Dec. 14 or are changing rooms, you must fill out the Winter Break Contract Extension Request BEFORE Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. You will be emailed regarding the status of your request by your Residence Life Coordinator.
- Your room is reserved for the full academic year. If you are not returning to Texas Tech for the Spring 2023 term, please visit the USH Welcome Center to cancel your contract.
Don't Forget To:
- Let your CA know when you are leaving.
- Clean, defrost, and unplug your mini-refrigerator during Winter Break. Defrosting
your mini-fridge will take up to two days. To defrost your mini-fridge, follow these
steps:
- Remove all perishables from the mini-fridge and freezer.
- Turn off and unplug the mini-fridge.
- Be sure to place a towel or large bowl in and around the mini-fridge.
- Once the mini-fridge has been defrosted, remove excess water using a towel or paper towels. Leave the door of the mini-fridge propped open to prevent molding.
- Make sure you have everything you need for the break (medication, passport, jewelry, electronics, airline tickets, contact lenses, etc.).
- Be sure to take fish home with you if you have them.
- Unplug everything in your room.
- Remove all perishables from your room.
- Please discard any trash that may be in your room before you leave for break.
- Close your blinds and lock your windows.
- Turn off all lights and ceiling fans.
- Check all faucets and fixtures to make sure they are not leaking and submit any maintenance concerns via FixIt.
- (If applicable) Set your thermostat to “Heat and Auto” or “70-75” and leave the room at a comfortable temperature. This will help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.
- Make arrangements for meals according to the Dining Hours on campus.
- These points will help keep your room safe and clean for your return.
If you do not plan to return to Texas Tech after the semester break
- Go to the University Student Housing Welcome Center in the Wiggins Complex to cancel your contract.
- Set up a room checkout with your CA
- Make sure everything is removed from your room and your room is clean.
- Residents who need to cancel their housing after Dec. 14, but have not yet moved out will need to move out of their rooms if they are canceling their contracts in January on either Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 between 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 between 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
If you withdraw from the university after leaving for Winter Break, you are also required to cancel your University Student Housing contract. Start the process by contacting the Welcome Center at housing@ttu.edu.
University Student Housing Offices located in the Wiggins Complex will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, – Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, for university holidays. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
Winter Break Contract Extension Request
If you need to request to stay past Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, or are changing rooms, you must fill out the Winter Break Contract Extension Request
You must vacate your room no later than 24 hours after your last final or no later than Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at 10 a.m.
Room or Hall Changes must be completed by Sunday, Dec. 18, at 12 p.m. (noon). Check with your hall office for details.
Room Checks:
Housing staff will be entering resident rooms starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, to ensure each room is ready for Winter break. In addition to the points mentioned above, please note the following:
- Mini refrigerators and freezers will be opened and inspected by housing staff. Perishable food left in mini-refrigerators and freezers will be discarded.
- Staff will unplug any devices or appliances left plugged in.
- Any remaining trash will be discarded.
- Any found policy violations will be documented.
Raider Ride
Evening Transportation Service
From 6 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. seven days a week during the semester, Transportation and Parking Services provides a night shuttle service to students.
- Raider Ride is free when the starting or ending point of the trip is on the TTU main campus or Satellite lots.
- Raider Ride has a $5 charge per rider when the trip is from any off-campus location to another off-campus location
Saturday, March 11, 2023 - Sunday, March 19, 2023
The staff WILL be entering your space to conduct room checks on TBD. These room checks are conducted to ensure the safety of the room and to document any policy violations. Please review the residence hall policies before leaving the residence halls for the break.
Hall Offices
- Front hall offices will close at 5 p.m. on TBD
- Front hall offices will be open 12 - 1 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. daily on TBD.
- Hall offices will be staffed from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. TBD
- Offices will resume 24-hour operations on TBD.
- For EMERGENCIES, please contact the Community Advisor (CA) on call. The number will be posted at the hall office.
- Don't forget to let your CA know you are leaving.
- Residents are not required to vacate their rooms over the break, however, if you will be accessing the hall at any time during Spring Break, you MUST fill out the Spring Break Access Request Form no later than TBD .
- Check Hospitality Services for information regarding opening hours for the dining facilities during spring break.
Don't Forget To:
- Let your Community Advisor (CA) know when you are leaving.
- Make sure you have everything you need for the break (medication, passport, airline tickets, contact lenses, jewelry, electronics, etc.).
- Remove all perishables from your room.
- Remove all trash from your room and empty your trash bin.
- Close all your blinds and lock your windows.
- Turn off all lights and ceiling fans.
University Student Housing
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Address
Wiggins Complex, 3211 18th St., Box 41141, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-2661 | Fax: (806) 742-2696 -
Email
housing@ttu.edu