Winter Break Hall Closures
Residence Halls, University Apartments, and Extended Campus Communities will close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 09, 2026, and will reopen at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 10, 2027. All residents need to leave campus 24 hours after their last exam. Students still present after the Closing deadline without prior approval will be charged a fine.
All residents must schedule a checkout time with their Resident Assistant or Community Manager before they leave campus for Winter Break to return their keys. More information on how to schedule a checkout time will be discussed during Winter Break Closing Hall Meetings, which will take place between November 17 – November 24. Students returning in the Spring may leave their personal items over the break. All bookstore rentals must be turned in before leaving campus to avoid fees and holds. Please take all valuable items home with you.
If you are NOT returning to 91短视频 for the spring semester, you must remove all personal belongings, thoroughly clean your living space, and complete the official checkout process with your Resident Assistant or Community Manager. During this process, your RA or CM will inspect your space, complete the necessary checkout procedures, and collect your keys. Additionally, please make sure to complete the . Submitting this form is essential to ensure that you are not charged for spring semester expenses, including housing and tuition. Graduating seniors are not required to complete this form.
All CU policies will remain in effect during winter break. This includes guest hours from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM and quiet hours from 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Residence Life & Housing. Our office hours are Monday 鈥� Friday, 8:30 AM鈥� 5:00 PM. We are located in the McKinney House (between Bob Barker Hall and the Water Tower).
Extended Occupancy for Winter Break
Students requiring extended occupancy must obtain permission from the Office of Residence Life & Housing. 听Approval to remain on campus is only available for students on an active athletic roster and circumstances preventing students from leaving campus.听The deadline to submit the Extended Occupancy Request Form is November 23, 2026.
听Winter Break Fee Information
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$100.00听fee听per听night, if听approved |
Bob Barker Hall Suites, Burkot Hall, Jones Hall, Luby Wood Hall, McCall Hall, Pat Barker Hall, Powell Hall, Small Hall, Bryan Hall, and Northeast Hall |
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$100.00 fee per night, |
Bob Barker Hall Apartments, Creekside Apartments, Faculty Memorial Commons, Stadium Apartments, Stadium A Apartments, 91短视频 Village, Extended Campus Communities, and FSL Houses听 |
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Off-Campus Housing Requests
Full-time undergraduate students who would like to live off-campus should submit a request for approval. Full-time undergraduate students (including 4/1 MBA candidates) are required to live in on-campus housing for 6 consecutive fall and spring semesters (3 years) unless granted approval to live off campus by the Office of Residence Life & Housing. Exceptions are students who are 21+ years of age or will be 21 during the first 10 days of classes, married, or commuting from the primary residence of a parent within 30 miles of the main Buies Creek campus.听
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Overnight Guest Form
Residents may have overnight guests up to five (5) nights per calendar month. An overnight guest is considered to be anyone not assigned to the residence hall room. An overnight guest may stay no more than three (3) consecutive nights. Guests must check in with the Campus Safety Office to obtain a visitor鈥檚 parking pass when applicable. Residents are responsible for getting approval for overnight guests from their roommate(s). Residents living in apartments or Fraternity & Sorority Houses need approval from the residents in each bedroom.
A resident鈥檚 guest privileges may be terminated or canceled at any time deemed necessary by Residence Life & Housing due to emergencies, policy violations, or disruptive behavior.