Breaks and Inspections
BREAKS
Getting ready to leave campus for break?
COMMUNITIES STAY OPEN:
- Fall Break
- Thanksgiving Break
- Spring Break
COMMUNITIES CLOSE:
Fall Break, Thanksgiving, and Spring Break
During this time, residents may remain in their room for any portion of the break at no extra cost. There are no forms or paperwork that need to be completed to allow residents to stay. The residential communities are open and students’ card access is limited to only their hall and/or suite.
Please follow these simple, common sense, safety suggestions :
- Call University Police at 336.758.5591 (Non-Emergency) if one becomes locked out of one’s room.
- Keep your room locked and your key(s) and identification card in your possession at all times.
- Close all exterior doors when entering or exiting. Never prop doors open or let others prop doors open. Lock your windows when out of the room.
- Call University Police, 336.758.5911 (Emergency), if you observe unusual behavior by strangers or any person unauthorized to be in your building.
- Make it a priority to know who the other residents are in your building during the break period.
- Never walk alone on campus.
Guests or friends may be entertained during the break, but no parties are permitted. ALL LEASED LOUNGES ARE CLOSED.
If you’re planning to leave campus, make sure you’re completing all steps on our Break Prep webpage.
During the break, dining hours may be reduced or eliminated. For specific hours please refer to Deacon Dining’s website at https://dining.wfu.edu/menu-hours/
For details on break parking, please visit the Transportation and Parking Services website or contact Transportation and Parking Services at 336.758.PARK (7275) or parking@wfu.edu.
If you are driving home and need to load your vehicle, you should follow the direction given in the Rules and Regulations.
- Park in an authorized parking space or loading zone space
- Use your headlights and emergency blinkers while loading your vehicle
- Pack your items prior to bringing your vehicle from satellite and freshman parking.
- Cars parked for extended periods of time will be ticketed.
- Parking in a fire lane, handicapped or other reserved spaces will subject you to ticketing or towing (even with blinkers on).
- Students may use student, 15 min. and 30 min. spaces to load your vehicle.
Winter Break
Residential communities CLOSE during Winter Break!
Each year, you’ll receive confirmation of our winter closing date. You’ll be expected to vacate your housing until spring opening.
As you plan your departure from campus, make sure you’re completing all steps on our Break Prep webpage.
Residence hall staff may enter student rooms to conduct a visual health and safety check. Read more about inspections in the next section.
Room Entry Policy
Please visit our Guide to Community Living to review this policy.
Residents not returning for the spring semester should ensure they properly move-out of their fall space. More directions will be shared from our office about the move-out process.
Students involved with sorority recruitment will receive details regarding their return to campus via email. You can also visit the Fraternity & Sorority Life website for more information.
Parking
For details on break parking, please visit the Transportation and Parking Services website or contact Transportation and Parking Services at 336.758.PARK (7275) or parking@wfu.edu.
If you are driving home and need to load your vehicle, you should follow the direction given in the Rules and Regulations.
- Park in an authorized parking space or loading zone space
- Use your headlights and emergency blinkers while loading your vehicle
- Pack your items prior to bringing your vehicle from satellite and freshman parking.
- Cars parked for extended periods of time will be ticketed.
- Parking in a fire lane, handicapped or other reserved spaces will subject you to ticketing or towing (even with blinkers on).
- Students may use student, 15 min. and 30 min. spaces to load your vehicle.
During inspections, every residence hall room and apartment on campus will be entered for residence hall staff to check the general health and safety of the living spaces.
This will include checking for electrical hazards, fire safety issues, general cleanliness, and other policy violations such as alcohol, drugs, and weapons.
- Students do not have to be present in their room during inspections.
- It is important that all students keep their keys and student ID’s with them at all times during these weeks. Residence Life and Housing staff will always close and lock doors as we finish inspections.
- Staff from Residence Life and Housing will communicate via email with students who have failed inspections.
- During all processes, violations will be addressed with the appropriate charge and/or referral upon first documentation.
- Please note, specific violations of the Guide to Community Living and any violations of the WFU Student Code of Conduct will be documented and result in an immediate response.
What are we looking for during inspections?
Maintenance Concerns
We’ll check for things like, but not limited to:
- Personal belongings blocking vents or airflow
- Damage to university property
- Items that may need a work order
- Missing university-provided furniture
Health & Safety Concerns
We’re focused on keeping your environment safe for you and your neighbors. That includes, but limited to, checking for:
- Blocked exits or pathways
- Unapproved bed risers or lofting of a bed
- Flammable items or open flames (like candles or incense)
- Plug-in air fresheners or unapproved extension cords
- Appliances that aren’t allowed (like toaster ovens or dehumidifiers)
- Propped-open doors, covered smoke detectors, or items hanging from the ceiling
- E-scooters or e-bikes stored inside
Community Living Standard Concerns
We’ll also check for anything that might affect your experience or that of your neighbors. That includes, but limited to, checking for:
- An unauthorized animal
- Lounge furniture moved into rooms
- Use of both sets of furniture in a shared space with only one occupant
- Excessive trash
- Signs of alcohol or drug violations
- Stolen or unauthorized property (like university signs or parking cones)
If you are unsure about anything on this list or if something is a violation, we encourage you to review the Guide to Community Living and/or reach out to your community staff.
Please visit our Guide to Community Living to review our Room Entry policy.
QUESTIONS?
See your community staff or contact Residence Life and Housing at housing@wfu.edu or 336.758.5185 for further information.