Spring Break Info
All residence halls, residential colleges, and special interest communities (GREEN and SAI) remain open during Spring Break.
The information below does not pertain to students living in fraternity houses, sorority houses, or Evans Scholars. Please check with your house director for details about Spring Break.
Undergraduate residence halls, residential colleges, and special interest communities remain open and staff are available to assist you during the spring break period. Below you will find information about services available during the break as well as tips to prepare for departure should you be leaving during this time.
- Area Desk Hours and RAs on Duty
- Services at Area Desks will be consolidated to two locations between 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21 and 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 31. During this time, North Campus residents will utilize the North Area Desk at Schapiro (847) 467-5802 and South Campus residents will utilize the South Area Desk at Allison (847) 467-5800. Both desks are open 24/7.
- Resident Assistants (RAs) will be on duty 24/7 on weekends and from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on weekdays. Duty phone numbers will be posted at building entrances and at area desks. The RA on duty can also be contacted through the area desk.
- NUPD is available at (847) 491-3456 or 911 if you have an emergency.
- Dining hours during the break period are posted on the Northwestern Dining website.
- Mail and Package Centers will remain open normal hours.
Access
You will be checked out of your Winter Quarter assignment around 12:00 p.m. on March 22. Shortly after, you will receive an email with a link to complete your self-check in for Spring Break. Be sure to complete this form, then tap your Wildcard on your door lock, wait 45 seconds, then tap again to activate your access.
Leaving for the break? Take a few steps to ensure the safety of your living space
If you are leaving over the break, we encourage you to do the following to ensure the health and safety of the facility:
- Turn off lights
- Unplug all items
- Take out your trash and recycling
- Remove perishable food items from your fridge and throughout your room
- Remove perishable food items from common area kitchens – they will be cleaned and food that is not labeled will be discarded
- Close and latch your window
- Close your curtains/blinds
- Turn the heat to low
- Dust or wipe clean all surfaces
- Sweep or vacuum your floor
- Clean your bathroom (where applicable)
- Ensure that the door is locked securely as you leave
Room Re-inspection
The City of Evanston (CoE) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) will be conducting annual re-inspections in select rooms across all undergraduate residence halls, residential colleges, and special interest communities. These inspections will begin Monday, March 24th and will continue through March 28th.
EHS and CoE staff will always knock and announce themselves before entering rooms, but please be alerted to their presence in the building during the dates provided.
Not Returning for Spring Quarter?
If you are moving out and not returning for spring quarter, remove all your belongings from the room and complete the online self-check-out by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Please also turn in any temp cards that may be in your possession. If you are not returning for Spring Quarter, be sure to complete a cancellation form in the Housing Portal if you have not yet done so. If you do not complete this step, billing for room and your meal plan will continue.
Quiet Hours
As a reminder, 24-hour quiet hours are in effect from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14 through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21. We wish you the best as you wrap up finals, as well as a safe and relaxing break period. Please contact your Resident Assistant or Resident Director if you have any questions.