Spring Break Information
The following information will help you prepare for Spring break. More information will be added as it becomes available. If you have questions that are not addressed here, please contact our office.
Residence halls
The residence halls are open and students are permitted to remain on campus. Please note that the meal plan does not cover all of spring break; see the section below on Dining.
General information
As always, please lock your room door when you are away from your room (even if you just run down to the bathroom), carry your keys at all times, and do not prop exterior doors for any reason. RAs are scheduled to be on duty over the break; however, there will be reduced staffing in the RA offices. If you need to check anything out from the RA office (cooking equipment, games, videos, etc.) or you need access to storage, please do so by the last regular RA office hour, 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday of Block 6, Week 4 at the latest. Campus Safety is not permitted to check out hall equipment or give students access to storage during the break period.
Checklist for students leaving for the break
If you are leaving for break, we encourage you to:
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Turn off and unplug appliances (refrigerators and aquariums may remain plugged in)
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Remove all trash from your room and take it to a common area trash can in your building
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Close and lock all windows (pipes could freeze and burst if windows are left open)
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Close blinds
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Turn off alarm clock
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Turn off lights
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Lock your door
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Leave thermostats on
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. 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. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.
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. As always, students are advised to report any suspicious characters or activities to Campus Safety. If you need assistance, contact Campus Safety at (319) 895-4299 (or x4299 from an on-campus telephone). For an emergency, call 911 (or 9-911 from an on-campus telephone).
Severe weather information
With spring comes unpredictable weather in Iowa. 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. Friday dinner will be the last meal on the student meal plan. Student meal plans will reactivate after spring break concludes.
During spring break, meal service may be offered at either the Hilltop Cafe or Zamora’s Market. Menus will be for short order service. Credit cards, debit cards and declining balances will be accepted (no flex dollars or cash). 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 (email).
Exact dates of on/off meal plan service, hours of operation, and the dining area that will be open is posted on the hours of operation page.
Office and building hours
Although campus offices will be closed Monday through Wednesday, 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.
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.