College-owned residence halls and houses close at Noon on Saturday, December 19 for Winter Break, and reopen at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23. Students must vacate College-owned residence halls and houses during this time.

International and U.S. global nomad students, winter athletes (who have practice or competition), students participating in College sponsored activities or events, students employed by College services who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, or students who have received approval from the Division of Student Affairs who currently live in College-owned housing will be allowed to stay on campus during this time. No other students will be allowed in College-owned housing during Winter Break.

Definitions:

• Essential College services are those services necessary for the day to day operation of the College during Winter Break. These services include but are not limited to 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).
  

Winter Break Student Status is a revocable privilege, not a right. Students approved to stay in College-owned residence halls and houses during Winter Break automatically agree to accept and comply with College rules and regulations. Winter Break Student Status is a privilege, not a right. We thank you for acting responsibly so that your ability to remain in College-owned residence halls and houses is not jeopardized. In the rare case a student does not act responsibly during this time, the student may be required to leave campus until the semester begins, fines may be issued, and/or judicial charges may be pursued.

WBS agree to:

• Abide by the Winter Break Substance Free Policy. All residence halls and College-owned houses are substance-free during Winter Break. All WBS implicitly agree not to use or distribute alcohol or drugs on campus regardless of age.
• 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).

RLC Coverage: One RLC is on-call throughout Winter Break. The RLC on-call may be reached by contacting Campus Security at ext. 4600 (641-269-4600 if calling from an off-campus phone).

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

• Guests cannot be currently enrolled Grinnell College students.
• 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.
• WBS are responsible for the behavior of their guests.

Meal Preparation: WBS may cook in the residence hall / College-owned house kitchens. WBS who use hall/house kitchens agree to clean the kitchen immediately, including counters, stoves, and sinks. Any cookware, dishes, or appliances left out and/or dirty will be disposed of daily. All appliances must be unplugged after each use.

Services: Shuttles, dining services, and health services are NOT available during Winter Break.

Grinnell College students approved to remain on campus during all or part of Winter Break understand and agree to the Policy outlined above. Students understand staying on campus during Winter Break is a privilege, not a right. Students who do not abide by this Winter Break Policy may (at a minimum) be required to leave campus until the semester begins.