RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSED

All residence halls will close at noon on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. They will remain closed until noon on Sunday, January 6, 2013. THE LAST MEAL BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK IS Tuesday, DECEMBER 18, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Only students with prior approval from the Housing Office may stay after noon on December 19, or return prior to noon on January 6, 2013. All residents are to leave campus within 24 hours of their final exam. You will not be able to gain access to the residence halls during the break. Your regular ID will not work in the outside doors. Please plan ahead and take the belongings you’ll need during the break.

CHRISTMAS BREAK HOUSING

If you need housing over Christmas Break, please contact the Residence Life office (Room 119, Mortenson Center) or call # 5215 for more information. You are eligible for vacation housing if:

1) you live more than 500 miles away from Sioux Falls;

2) you are required by the College to stay during break;

3) you are participating in an intercollegiate sport; or

4) you have received approval from the Director of Housing prior to the break.

Your ID card will not work during break; you must complete an online form to request housing during break. A special keycard will be issued to those approved to stay. Applications will be available Monday, December 3rd online and are due by Friday, December 14. There is a fee of $5.00 per night for housing, unless you are an International Student or are required by the College to stay.

Dining services are closed during Christmas Break.

THE FIRST MEAL AFTER THE BREAK IS Monday, JANUARY 6, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact your Hall Director or Residence Life Office # 5215.