BREAK HOUSING
| May Break | Between spring closing and summer move-in |
| August Break | Between summer closing and fall move-in |
| Winter Break | Opt-in for students in residence halls that close for Winter Break; between fall closing and spring move-in |
Winter Break Housing (Dec. 18, 2021- Jan. 7, 2022)
Winter Break 2021 will occur from December 18, 2021, through January 7, 2022. Students living in communities that close over the break must vacate their spaces by 2 p.m. on December 18, 2021. Students can move back into their spaces at 9 a.m. on January 7, 2022. If students who live in those communities would like to stay on campus for winter break, they may reserve rooms in the University Guest House. Students will reserve rooms directly through the University Guest House and do not need to apply through HRE.
Kahlert Village residents:
Students living in Kahlert Village have the following options over the winter break period:- Depart Campus: Students living in Kahlert Village will not have access to their rooms December 18, 2021-January 7, 2022 for the winter break period. Residents may leave all items in their room, but they should pack any items they need during that time. Residents will return to their same room on January 7 for the spring semester.
- Extend Your Stay: Residents may sign up to remain in their room for the winter break period for an additional flat rate of $585. Applications open at 2 p.m. on November 1 and are due in Housing U by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on December 8.
NOTE: All Kahlert Village residents are required to fill out the "End of Fall Semester Plans" form in Housing U by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on December 8. This form will allow residents to indicate if they will be signing up for Winter Break Housing or departing campus at the close of fall semester.
Chapel Glen, Gateway Heights, Sage Point, and Officers Circle residents:
- Depart Campus: Your space closes on December 18 at 2 p.m. Please pack all items you will need with you over the break period. You should keep your key, but please note that you will not have access to your space during this time as your building will be closed. If you need to access your space over this period, you will need to be escorted by an HRE staff member, and a fee will be assessed.
- Remain on Campus: If you wish to remain on campus over the break period, you may sign up to stay in the University Guest House. More information can be found below.
Apartments and Lassonde Studios residents:
University Guest House residents:
All students with a fall 2021 University Guest House (UGH) housing reservation must move to their new permanent spring space by January 7, 2022. Please note that your room rate will not change. The following options are available to UGH students:
- Move Now Through December 18: We are working on moving students to a new spring room on campus as spaces become available. If a space becomes available, we will work with you to plan a move date that works best for you.
- Move Over Winter Break: If you move over the break period, please know that you may not be able to stay in your new room as many of the residence halls are closed for the break period. That said, we will still have resources to help you move during this time including storage, red carts, and more.
Buildings closed for winter break:
- Chapel Glen
- Gateway Heights
- Sage Point
- Officers Circle
Buildings open for winter break:
Housing is open continuously and rent is charged to the resident in these areas.- Benchmark Plaza
- Block 44
- Downtown Commons 1 & 2
- Kahlert Village**
- Lassonde Studios
- Marriott Honors Community
- Shoreline Ridge
Guest House Information
- Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email info@guesthouse.utah.edu to request accommodations.
- Students must stay the full break from December 18, 2021 - January 7, 2022 to receive discounted rate.
- $60/night for single or double occupancy
May Break Housing
Students with both academic year 2021-2022 and summer 2022 housing contracts are eligible to participate in May Break Housing for an additional fee. May Break is the period between spring closing and summer move-in. The form opens on April 1, 2022 in Housing U, accessible through your CIS account. More information will be shared here once available.
Same Room Stay: TBD
Same Room Storage: Free
Room Change: TBD
Dorm Room Movers: Varies
Types of break housing
- Same Room Stay - if you are staying in the same room for both academic periods and will be here for the break period, you may be able to stay in your same bedroom.
- Same Room Storage - if you have the same room for both academic periods but will not be on campus during the entirety of the break period, you can store your belongings in your bedroom for the break.
- Room Change - if you have a different room for both academic periods, HRE will arrange your move to your new space during the break period. You must be available the entirety of the break to move on a date determined by HRE.
- Storage through Dorm Room Movers (DRM) - if you do not have the same room for both academic periods but are interested in storing your items, you can sign up through DRM with the link provided in the form of your Housing U portal.
August Break Housing
Students with both Summer 2022 and academic year 2022-2023 housing contracts are eligible to participate in August Break Housing for an additional fee. August Break is between summer closing and fall move-in. The "End of Summer Semester Plans" form will open on July 1 in Housing U, accessible through your CIS account. The deadline to register for August Break Housing is July 19. If you have questions about Break Housing sign-ups after this deadline, please contact our office.
NOTE: All summer 2022 residents are required to fill out the "End of Summer Semester Plans" form in Housing U by July 19. This form will allow residents to indicate if they will be signing up for August Break Housing or moving out at the close of spring semester.