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. 22 at 5 p.m. - Sunday, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m., you MUST fill out the Thanksgiving Break Hall Access form no later than Monday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. The online form will be made available on Nov. 1.
- 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. Your card will still open the exterior doors throughout the entire break.
- Residence Life staff will be entering rooms on Tuesday Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. to complete a health and safety check. Any policy violations will be documented.
- 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. 22 - Saturday, Nov. 25 and they will reopen to 24 hour desks at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26.
- Offices will resume 24-hour operations on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, 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.).
- Please remember to not leave your Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal (ESA) by themselves over the upcoming holiday break.
- 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:
- All residents should leave the building 24 hours after their last final and no later than Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at 10 a.m.
- If you are not moving to a new room for the Spring Semester or cancelling your contract, you are not required to take all your belongings home over the break.
- If your roommate is moving out, please ensure this space is clear of any of your personal belongings to avoid the single room fee and so a new roommate may move-in.
- Starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, University Student Housing will be conducting closing room checks and documenting policy violations.
- During the break, Maintenance and Custodial staff may be entering your room to change heating and air conditioning filters, address maintenance concerns, and clean suite bathrooms (if applicable).
- If you need to request to stay past Wednesday, Dec. 13 or are changing rooms, you must fill out the Fall Contract Extension Request Form BEFORE Dec. 6 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 do not plan to return to
Texas Tech for the Spring 2024 Semester, you need to cancel your housing contract and plan to return during the following dates and times to move-out of your space:
- Jan. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Jan. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Don't Forget To:
- Let your CA know when you're planning to leave.
- Close and lock all windows and doors.
- Close your window blinds.
- Unplug all devices and appliances.
- Defrost and unplug your mini refrigerators. Defrosting your mini refrigerator will take up to two days. Do not unplug full size refrigerators in suites/apartments.
- To defrost your mini refrigerator, follow these steps:
- Remove all perishables from the refrigerator and freezer.
- Turn off and unplug the mini fridge.
- Be sure to place a towel in and around the mini fridge.
- Once the mini fridge has defrosted, remove excess water using a towel or paper towels. Leave the door of the mini fridge propped open to prevent molding.
- Turn off all lights and fans.
- Take fish home with you if you have them.
- Check all faucets and fixtures to make sure they are not leaking.
- Submit any maintenance concerns at fixit.housing.ttu.edu.
- Set your thermostat to “Heat and Auto” or between 70–75 degrees Fahrenheit and leave the room at a comfortable temperature – this will help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting (if applicable).
- Take any trash to the dumpsters outside. Chitwood/Weymouth/Coleman residents may take trash to the trash chute.
- Make arrangements for meals according to the Dining Hours on campus.
- Be sure you have all important or valuable items with you when you leave (medication, passport, jewelry, electronics, airline tickets, contact lenses, etc).
- If your roommate is moving out, please ensure this space is clear of any of your personal belongings to avoid the single room fee and so a new roommate may move-in.
- If you are not moving to a new room for the Spring Semester or cancelling your contract, you are not required to take all your belongings home over the break.
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
- Cancel your housing contract via the online cancellation form below. If you need assistance please contact the Welcome Center located in the Wiggins Complex at (806) 742-2661 or housing@ttu.edu.
- Make sure you have everything removed from your room, and your room is as clean and set up as it was when you moved in.
- Complete forwarding address information online at Move-Out Forwarding Address.
- Contact Collegiate Concepts to pick up your micro-refrigerator at (707) 953-7130 or visit collegefridge.com (if applicable).
- Residents who need to cancel their housing after Dec. 13, but have not yet moved out
will need to cancel their housing contract and plan to return during the following
dates and times to move-out of the space:
- Jan. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Jan. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
University Student Housing Offices located in the Wiggins Complex will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, – Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, for university holidays. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Fall Contract Extension Request
If you need to request to stay past Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, or are changing rooms, you must fill out the Fall Contract Extension Request by Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at 5 p.m. Approved requests are limited to graduating seniors and Spring 2024 room changes.
You must vacate your room no later than 24 hours after your last final or no later than Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at 10 a.m.
Room Checks:
University Student Housing staff will perform room checks in all student rooms beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. 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.
Road Raider Program
Evening Transportation Service
Contact the Road Raider Program if you encounter issues while on the road or have unexpected car trouble. Road Raiders are parents and other adult family members of Texas Tech students who help students who may experience car trouble, need directions, or need a place to rest if they become drowsy. Road Raiders Safe Travel Network has been described as the AAA for Texas Tech students and can be found at Texas Tech Parents Association.
Saturday, March 9, 2024 – Sunday, March 17, 2024
The staff WILL be entering your space to conduct room checks on March 8, 2024. 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.
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 Planning Form no later than March 8
Hall Offices
- Front hall offices will close at 5 p.m. on March 8.
- Front hall offices will be open 12 – 1 p.m. and 5 – 6 p.m. from March 9 to March 16.
- Hall offices will be staffed from 8 a.m. – noon and 1 – 6pm from March 11 to March 15.
- Offices will resume 24-hour operations on March 17 at 10 a.m.
- 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 Community Advisor (CA) know you are leaving.
- 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