Thanksgiving Break – Residence Halls and Greek Court close at 8:00 pm on Friday, Nov 22, 2024. Buildings will re-open at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2024.  

The Dining Centers will be consolidated to South Quad Dining on Friday, Nov 22, 2024 and will close at 6:00 p.m. Dining Centers will re-open on Monday, December 2, 2024.

University Court does not close during the break, but you still must fill out a request form if you plan to stay.

If you need to stay on campus during Break, you must fill out a request form.

Request To Stay (Coming Soon)

Please contact Matt Boyer at 217-581-7482 for additional information.

Additional Information

Students in the Residence Halls/Greek Court can request to remain on campus for break for a fee of $125 for all or any part of the break period.  This will be charged to your Student Account.  Dining Services will not be offered.  

Students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, as verified through EIU's Financial Aid Office, may qualify for free housing during breaks (Thanksgiving, Semester and Spring breaks).  Students who are unsure of their status or whose situation has changed may contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for verification or assistance.

University Court and University Apartments do not close during Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring break. 

Winter/Semester Break – Residence Halls and Greek Court close at 6:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024. Buildings will re-open at 9:00 am on Friday, January 10, 2025. 

The Dining Centers will be consolidated to South Quad Dining on Friday, December 13, 2024. South Quad Dining will close at 6:00 p.m. Dining will reopen on January 11, 2025 with South Quad Dining opening at 11:00 a.m. and Tower Dining opening at 4:00 p.m..

University Court does not close during the break, but you still must fill out a request form if you plan to stay.

If you need to stay on campus during Break, you must fill out a request form.

Request To Stay Form

Please contact Matt Boyer at 217-581-7482 for additional information.

Additional Information

Students in the Residence Halls/Greek Court can request to remain on campus for break for a fee of $125 for all or any part of the break period.  This will be charged to your Student Account.  Dining Services will not be offered. 

Students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, as verified through EIU's Financial Aid Office, may qualify for free housing during breaks (Thanksgiving, Semester and Spring breaks).  Students who are unsure of their status or whose situation has changed may contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for verification or assistance.

University Court and University Apartments do not close during Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring break. 

Textbook Rental 

For the most updated information about textbook returns please visit the Textbook Rental website here.

Spring Break – Residence Halls and Greek Court close at 8:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025. Buildings will re-open at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2025. 

The Dining Centers will be consolidated to South Quad Dining on Friday, March 14, 2025. South Quad Dining will close at 6 p.m.  Dining Centers will re-open on Monday, March 24, 2025.

University Court does not close during the break, but you still must fill out a request form if you plan to stay.

If you need to stay on campus during Break, you must fill out a request form.

Request To Stay Form

Please contact Matt Boyer at 217-581-7482 for additional information.

Additional Information

Students in the Residence Halls/Greek Court can request to remain on campus for break for a fee of $125 for all or any part of the break period.  This will be charged to your Student Account.  Dining Services will not be offered. 

Students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, as verified through EIU's Financial Aid Office, may qualify for free housing during breaks (Thanksgiving, Semester and Spring breaks).  Students who are unsure of their status or whose situation has changed may contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for verification or assistance.

University Court and University Apartments do not close during Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring break. 

Summer/End of Spring Semester – Residence Halls and Greek Court close at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025. University Court Apartments Contract ends at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025. 

The Dining Centers will be consolidated to South Quad Dining on Friday, May 9, 2025. South Quad will close at 6:00 p.m. 

All Residence Hall and Greek Court students must schedule a checkout date and time with a housing staff member (Resident Assistant or Senior Staff Assistant). Failure to check out properly results in a $100 improper check out charge and a potential $60 lock re-core charge. 

Residents of University Court Apartments should click this link for specific closing instructions. Residents of University Apartments should refer to their copy of the contract for Summer/End of Spring Semester closing information.

Move-out steps

You should plan to complete all these steps prior to your scheduled check-out time.

Step 1:  Schedule your checkout with your RA or SSA.

Step 2:  Pack your belongings and clear everything out of your room.

· All items must be removed from your room – you must take everything with you or put things in the trash.

· You will need to provide your own plastic bins or boxes for transporting your belongings.

· You should bag and remove all trash to the appropriate outside containers. A limited number of additional trash bags may be available in the lobby.

· On-campus storage is not available. If you cannot take your items home, you must secure your own off-campus storage.

Step 3: Return your room furniture to the bunk configuration and the room arrangement according to the instructions in the room layouts below. There will also be printed copies at the front desk of your hall.

• Andrews and Lawson Hall
• Lincoln and Powell-Norton Hall
• Ford and McKinney Hall
• Taylor Hall
• Stevenson Hall
• Greek Court 

Step 4: Clean your room. Wipe down desk/dressers/all furniture and vacuum carpets. Remove sticky tack, tape, etc. off walls.

NOTE FOR STUDENTS WITH ADHESIVE LED LIGHTS:  Removing the adhesive LED lights may cause damage to your walls, and you will be responsible for up to $500 if damage occurs. Please leave the LED lights up and also leave the remote and power supply.

Step 5: Find your staff member at your scheduled check-out time. Your staff member will come to your room to view it and confirm you’ve moved everything out. You will turn in your keys to your RA at this time. Billing for any cleaning or damage charges will be put on your Student Account.

Additional Information

Microfridge Return: If you rented a microfridge through Campus Fridges, please leave your microfridge in your room for pick up after closing. You should follow the cleaning instructions here.

Mail Forwarding: We will forward all 1st class mail and packages to the permanent address that students have on file with the University.  If students need to update their permanent address, students can send the information to records@eiu.edu from their Panthermail account, or contact the Registrar's Office for additional instructions at 217-581-3511.

Textbook Rental: For the most updated information about textbook returns please visit the Textbook Rental website here.

Need to stay past closing dates?

If you need to stay beyond May 9, you must fill out a request form available here:  Request To Stay Form (Coming Soon)

One of the following conditions must apply to you in order to make this request:

1. You are graduating

2. Your sibling is graduating

3. You are participating in graduation in the band or as a graduation marshal

4. You are a Summer Staff Member (Conference Assistant, RA, Orientation Leader or Dining Service Student Supervisor)

5. You are attending Summer classes and you have signed a Summer Housing Contract.

Please contact Matt Boyer at 217-581-7482 for additional information. If you need to stay over the Summer, please visit the Summer Housing page for more information.