Residence Halls Close at 12PM (noon) on Thursday, December 15, 2022 and reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023
All residential students must submit their Winter Intent Form by November 30 via the Student Life Portal to indicate their plans for departure and arrival.
The Winter Intent form can be found by logging in to the Student Life Portal, clicking “Housing Forms,” and choosing “Winter Intent Form” from the drop down menu.
The Winter Intent form includes:
- Confirming your departure date (including late departure requests)
- Requesting a full Winter Break stay
- Requesting a Wintersession Early Arrival
- Confirming your Wintersession plans
Important Information to Consider
- Dining: Dining will be limited for late stays and early arrivals and will be closed during a portion of winter break. Students requesting to stay for all or a portion of winter break will be responsible for providing their own meals. Students that have special dietary needs during that time should reach out to Maureen Young myoung01@risd.edu prior to December 1 so that arrangements can be coordinated.
- Testing: Open testing will be available in December for students who will need to provide a COVID test in order to travel. More information will be made available soon.
- Guests: Guests are prohibited during winter break. Only other students approved to be on campus may visit with winter break residents. Non-RISD visitors are prohibited from December 16 to January 2, with the exception of visitors with the sole purpose of assisting early or late stay students with moving in or out of their room.
- Studio Access: Students who are approved to stay on campus during Winter Break will not have access to any academic buildings.
- Staff Access to your Room: Although your room is occupied, RISD Staff may need to gain access to your room. RLO Staff will place an “OCCUPIED” sign on your door indicating that you are approved to stay until a specific date. Staff needing access will knock before entering, but please understand that work may begin as early as 7:30AM and it is necessary that you allow access when requested. This is especially true of the first days of break when RLO and Facilities Staff will be entering rooms to ensure winter conditions are met. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
- Travel Restrictions: If you are an international student who will be traveling outside the country, ISSA needs to sign your I-20 to verify your travel eligibility. To request an I-20 signature, please complete the I-20 Signature Request Form.
Dates & Fees for Extended Housing Requests:
Late Departure Request
- Students who need to stay on campus past December 15 may do so up until 12PM (noon) on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 by requesting a Late Departure.
- Students will be charged $35 per night.
- Requests are due by November 30 to avoid late request charges
- All students must vacate their rooms by Wednesday, December 21 unless they are approved to stay on campus for all of Winter Break.
Full Winter Break Stays
- Students who need to stay on campus for all of Winter Break (December 15 – January 2) may do so by requesting to stay for Winter Break.
- First Year Area and Sophomore Area rooms (Hill Houses, Alcove Suites, & South Hall) will be charged a 1-time charge of $500
- Upperclass Area rooms (Apartments and Lofts) will be charged a 1-time charge of $600
- Requests are due by November 30 to avoid late request charges
Early Arrival Request
- Students who need to arrive on campus before January 2 may request a 1-day early arrival (January 1)..
- Residence Life will consider earlier arrivals on a case-by-case basis; please email housing@risd.edu to inquire.
- Students will be charged $35 per night.
- Requests are due by November 30 to avoid late request charges
- Unapproved Early Arrivals will not have access to their rooms. Requests submitted after December 14 will be denied.
Late Request Fees
- December 1-7: 1-time late request fee of $50 in addition to daily rate/full stay rate
- December 8-14: 1-time late request fee of $100 in addition to daily rate/full stay rate
Students found in their residence hall rooms without permission after 12PM (noon) on December 15 OR who attempt to arrive early without permission will be charged a 1-time late request fee of $150 in addition to the daily rate/full stay rate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fall Closing, Winter Break & Wintersession
When do students need to be out of the Residence Halls?
All Residence Halls close at noon on December 16th, 2020. Students must be vacated by this time unless they have an approved late departure.
If I go home, study abroad, have an internship, etc. during Wintersession will I receive any housing refund?
Wintersession housing is not charged to students so there is not anything to refund.
Do I need to move out all of my belongings from my Residence Hall when leaving for Winter Break?
Students can leave their belongings in their rooms but should take any valuables with them when they leave campus for the break.
When do Residence Halls open for Wintersession?
Residence Halls open for Wintersession on Monday, January 2, 2023