Spring Break Information

General information Room preparation Checklist Operations over break Dining getting to airport

General information

The residence halls are open and students are permitted to remain on campus. Dining, however, will have different hours and payment methods.

Due to limited staff presence, lock your room door and carry your keys at all times. Do not prop exterior doors for any reason. Some RAs will remain on-call with limited availability. Services will be very limited such as rare availability for equipment check-out like cooking equipment, games, pool cues, etc. and access to storage locations, and unlocking doors.

Checklist for students leaving for the break

• Turn off and unplug appliances (refrigerators and aquariums may remain plugged in at your own risk)

• Remove all trash from your room and take it to a common area trash can in your building

• Close and lock all windows (pipes could freeze and burst if windows are left open)

• Close blinds

• Turn off anything with daily alarms like clocks

• Turn off lights

• Lock your door

• Leave thermostats on

Operations over break

Office and building hours

Services like the Thomas Commons, Cole Library, Dining Services, computer labs and the Small Multi-Sports Center may be open with abbreviated hours. See more information about campus at College Break Information.

Repair work

During break periods (including official College holidays), Facility Services staff may be doing necessary maintenance, deep cleaning, and/or renovations to common areas. There may be loud machinery or noises earlier than normal. At times, this work may require altering normal traffic flow (like periodically closing certain entrances or stairwells). At other times, this work may require entering student rooms.  Every effort will be made to notify students in advance (through e-mails or through signs posted in the buildings). However, advanced notice may not be possible in every situation.

Campus Safety

Campus Safety officers will be on campus at all times over break. The officers will be making regular rounds through the residence halls. Students are to report any suspicious characters or activities to Campus Safety at (319) 895-4299. For an emergency, call 911.

Severe weather information

Iowa's spring weather can be unpredictable. Students are encouraged to review Campus Safety's Emergency Information Guide, especially the information on tornados and other weather emergencies.

Dining

Hilltop Café will operate on a normal schedule until the end of Block 6. The regular meal plan will not be in use during the break and hours will vary, see hours of operation page. Credit cards, debit cards, flex cash, and declining balances will be accepted (no cash).  Student meal plans will reactivate and regular hours will resume after spring break concludes. 

Students who are required to be on campus during spring break (such as in-season student-athletes and select student employees) will have meals covered by their sponsoring departments. Other students who need special assistance regarding meals should be in touch with the Bon Appétit General Manager or Residence Life. 

Getting to and from the airport

If you will be traveling and don't have a car, you can refer to a list of transportation suggestions compiled by the Thomas Commons Information Desk. There you will find the College's electronic "need a ride" board as well as information on commercial transportation opportunities. If you are traveling to the airport, please consider announcing it on the board so other students may contact you for assistance.