College student housing is closed for Winter Break, December 19, 2009 - January 16, 2010. Students must vacate College Housing by noon the Saturday following the last scheduled final (December 19, 2009). College Student Housing reopens at 8:00 a.m. the Saturday prior to the start of second semester classes (January 16, 2010).

Please note that only winter athletes, international students, and students employed by "essential College services" will be allowed to stay in College student housing during this time. No other students will be allowed in College housing during Winter Break. The Athletic Department determines dates of athletes' housing.

Definitions:

• Essential College services are those services necessary for the day to day operation of the College during Winter Break. These services are Campus Security, Mail Services, Catering, the Library, and Admissions.
  
• Students housed over Winter Break, according to this policy, will be known as Winter Break Students (WBS).
  

Campus housing over Winter Break is a revocable privilege, not a right. Approved students present in the residence halls automatically agree to accept and comply with College rules and regulations.

Winter Break housing is substance-free housing, regardless of residence hall or house and age of student. Students found responsible of alcohol use and/or distribution in the residence hall or houses during break periods will be required to leave campus until the semester begins; judicial charges will be pursued.

RLC Coverage:

• Two RLCs are on-call throughout Winter Break.
  
• On-call RLCs can be reached by contacting Campus Security at ext. 4600.

Meal Preparation:

• WBS may cook in designated kitchens.
  
• WBS who exercise this privilege agree to clean the kitchen immediately.
  
• Counters, stoves, and sinks must be clean and clear.
  
• Any cookware, dishes, or appliances left out and/or dirty will be disposed of daily.

Guests:
WBS may have guests visit them in the residence halls under the following conditions:

• The number of guests is limited to two guests on campus at one time.
• WBS must register their guest(s) at the Security Office upon arrival to campus and check them out when permanently leaving campus. Failure to check guests in with the Security Office or having unauthorized guests on campus will result in a $100 fine per incident.
• Guest(s) cannot be currently enrolled Grinnell College students.
• WBS are responsible for the behavior of their guests.

WBS agree to:

• Keep public spaces clean and orderly throughout the break period.
• Not allow unauthorized students into College housing.
• Keep outside doors to College housing closed and locked (not propped open).

• Excessive cleaning and damage charges will be double the normal rate. Additionally, a minimum fine of $100 fine will be attached to the all excessive cleaning and damage charges. Other charges/fines include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Minimum of $100 fine for unauthorized students present in College housing.
• Minimum of $100 fine for allowing an unauthorized student access/shelter in College housing.
• Minimum of $100 fine per WBS each time a residence hall door is reported/found propped open.

As a Grinnell College student approved to remain on campus during all or part of Winter Break, you must agree to the Policy outlined above by signing a Winter Break Student Housing Policy form. Winter Break Student Housing forms are available from the Student Affairs Office, 3rd floor, JRC.

Students understand staying on campus during Winter Break is a privilege, not a right. Students who do not abide by the Winter Break Housing Policy understand they would (at a minimum) be required to leave campus until the semester begins. Other fines or charges may be imposed as a result of failure to abide by this Policy.