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Marietta College provides several time periods throughout the academic year to serve as break periods (see the break periods for this academic year). During these break periods all housing facilities will be closed.

Closing Procedures

The Closing Procedures for each break, and for the end of the semester, will be posted in your residence hall. They are also listed in your student handbook. For the safety of your possessions and to prevent damage assessments, all students are required to follow these guidelines during the break period:

  • Turn heat to low (do not turn off)
  • Clean room(s)
  • Empty wastebaskets
  • Be sure no perishable foods are left in the room
  • Unplug and defrost refrigerators 24 hours prior to departure (Winter Break) * apartments do not need to unplug the kitchen refrigerator
  • Unplug all appliances and devices (except fish tanks)
  • Turn off the lights in your room
  • Close your blinds and lock your windows
  • Take all valuables home with you, including your laptop computers
  • Lock your doors

All residence halls close at 9 a.m. on the day after the last classes held before a break. The Office of Community Living staff remains on campus until the building has closed for break. They will check all rooms and see that the residents have not overlooked any of the preceding items. Students who fail to follow closing procedures will be subject to student conduct action.

Liability: The College does not accept liability for loss, theft, or damage to any personal property, including times when you are away from the hall. You may wish to take home or store your valuables over break periods.

Any thefts should be reported immediately to College Police (740.376.3333) and your Assistant Director, regardless of value, as soon as possible. We recommend that you buy insurance for your personal property.

Staying on Campus Over Break

Students may sign up to stay during a break provided they are approved by the Office of Community Living. Break housing registration dates are listed below.

Students must have a valid reason for staying on campus, and each stay must be approved through the activity sponsor and the Office of Community Living. You must register for housing if you meet any of the following criteria:

  • You are involved in Marietta College-related activities, such as sports or student work or student teaching that requires you to stay on campus over break. Your coach or supervisor must approve your stay through the Office of Community Living.
  • Your home is more than a six-hour drive from Marietta College.
  • You are riding a train or bus home in the morning after residence hall closing.
  • You are working off-campus during the break.

 

Break Periods for this Academic Year

Fall Break - October

  • Residence Halls remain open
  • Dining Services remain open - reduced hours

Thanksgiving Break - November

  • Residence Halls close at 9 a.m., the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day
  • To remain in the residence halls over break, students must request to stay and be approved by the Office of Community Living
  • Applications will be available in Residence beginning at 9 a.m. 10 business days before the start of the break. All students must request to remain on campus. There is no fee for this break
  • Residence Halls reopen 9 a.m., the Sunday after Thanksgiving day

Winter Break - December through January

  • Residence Halls close at 9 a.m., the Saturday after Finals Week
  • Dining Services are closed during the entire break period
  • Students must leave the residence halls within 24 hours of their last final
  • To remain in the residence halls over break, students must request to stay and be approved by the Office of Community Living
  • Applications will be available in Residence beginning 9 a.m 10 business days before the start of the break
  • Athletic teams must sign up to remain on-campus
  • Residence Halls reopen 9 a.m. two days before the start of the spring semester

Spring Break - March

  • Residence Halls close at 9 a.m. Saturday after classes let out
  • Dining Services are closed during the entire break period
  • To remain in the residence halls over break, students must request to stay and be approved by the Office of Community Living
  • Applications will be available in Residence beginning 9 a.m. 10 business days before the start of the break
  • Athletic teams and any other student who is a part of a Marietta College sanctioned event or program must sign-up to remain on campus