Break Closings & Housing

General Closing Information

Halls close on Sunday, May 5, at 12:00 Noon.

You must depart within 24 hours after your last final exam or class of the Spring 2024 semester or by Sunday, May 5 at 12:00 PM — whichever comes first.

• Savannah Campus – If you are participating in or assisting with Commencement, you may stay in the Residence Halls until 12:00 PM on May 12, pending approval from the Main Housing Office.  You must contact our office by email at housing@georgiasouthern.edu.  You will receive an email once our office has verified your participation in Commencement.
• Statesboro Campus – If you are participating in or assisting with Commencement, you may stay in the Residence Halls until 12:00 PM on May 9, pending approval from the Main Housing Office.  You must contact our office by email at housing@georgiasouthern.edu.  You will receive an email once our office has verified your participation in Commencement.
• If you want to remain on campus during the Spring to Summer break, you must complete a Break Stay Application. More information can be found here.

Preparing to Check Out: All students must check out of their individual space if they are not participating in break stay. The following items must be completed before your departure. Be sure to remove all your personal belongings from the space. 

• Lock your windows, and insert your window stick if one is provided (first-floor residents).
• Lower and close window blinds.
• Remove all trash and perishable food items and take to the appropriate dumpster. If trash or perishable food is found in your room, you will be charged for its removal.
• Remove all items and clean the refrigerator and freezer.
• Empty and clean the green recycling bin (if applicable)
• Set the room temperature to AUTO, COOL at 75 degrees. It is important to have the unit set to AUTO to allow for proper air circulation.
• Check every drawer/closet and take home all belongings
• Turn off all lights.
• Close and lock the bedroom and main doors.
• Submit a Work Order
• Check out with an RA or complete an express envelope.

During the Check Out Process: You will have the opportunity to inspect your room with an RA or through an express checkout. During that time, University Housing staff members will inspect the status of your space and will note any damage or cleaning issues. A University Housing staff member will collect your key at check out. If you are unable to turn in your key at check out, you may be charged with a lock change. 

• Even if damages and cleaning concerns are documented at check-out, all rooms are assessed through a final walkthrough once the building is vacant.
• The Resident Director of your building will assign charges based on the room condition and final walkthrough. They will consider any damages or concerns submitted at the beginning of the academic year. The charges will appear on your Wings account no later than May 12.
• If you would like to appeal any charges placed on your account, email residentialeducation@georgiasouthern.edu. In that email, please include your name, Eagle ID, room assignment, the item(s) you are appealing, and your reason for appeal. You are able to appeal any charges until July 1. 

Community Desk Hours 

Each community desk will be open for extended hours from April 27 through May 5. Then, starting at 6 p.m. after the halls close, each desk will close for Summer Break. 

• Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28: 10 AM to 10 PM 
• Monday, April 29 – Saturday, May 4: 8 AM to 10 PM 
• Sunday, May 5: 8 AM to 6 PM 

Closing Hall Meetings and Newsletters 

All closing hall meeting times have been posted in your hall’s closing newsletter and posted flyers. Click HERE to view the mandatory closing meetings that are taking place in the building you currently live in. Please see your RA for more information about the closing floor meeting in your hall.  Attendance is MANDATORY, so please get in touch with your RA if you have any questions. 

Click HERE to view the Spring 2024 Closing Newsletter that pertains to the building you currently live in to READ about the closing procedures for your residence hall. The updated closing newsletters will be published by April 18.  

Break Stay Sign-Up

Break Stay is only available to students currently living on campus for Spring 2024 and who will be living on campus for Summer 2024. The Break Stay form is submitted through the housing portal.  To access the housing portal, log into MyGeorgiaSouthern and select the On-Campus Housing link under the Campus Life tile.  Click on Housing Request Forms in the light blue ribbon and select Summer Break Stay Request Form. 

In order to participate, students must be enrolled and living on campus for both Spring and Summer semesters at Georgia Southern University. You must sign up for Break Housing by Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5 pm to be eligible to participate.

Freedom’s Landing and Compass Point residents (Only)

• Option 1 – Storage Only in Same Room – If you are in the same bedroom assignment in Freedom’s Landing or Compass Point for Spring 2024 and Summer Term A, then you may leave your belongings in your bedroom, turn in your key, and check out with a staff member after you have moved all belongings to your bedroom. This includes all kitchen and bathroom items. Please note that University Housing is not responsible for property left in the room during the break period.  Cost – Free
  • Reminder- you will not be able to occupy your Spring 2024 bed space during the period before your transition to your Summer Term A assignment (May 5th – May 12th).

• Option 2 – Break Stay in Same Room – If you are in the same bedroom assignment in Freedom’s Landing or Compass Point for Spring 2024 and Summer Term A, you may occupy your room for the entire break period (May 5 – May 12) and use your room. Staff will be in to clean the common areas (bathrooms, kitchen, etc.) if anyone has moved out of the space, so you are advised to keep as many belongings in your bedroom as possible. Students paying for Break Stay will have full access to their room during the break from Spring to Summer. Cost – $100

Centennial Place, Eagle Village, Kennedy, Southern Courtyard, Southern Pines, Watson, Windward Commons, and University Crossings residents

• Option 3 – Break Stay in a Different Room  – If you are in a different room for Spring 2024 than your summer Term A assignment, you will stay in your current room assignment until May 12. On May 12,  beginning at 12:00 pm, you will need to move to your Summer Term A housing assignment. You must be entirely out of your spring assignment on May 12th at 5:00 pm and turn in your keys at the Clubhouse for your summer Term A assignment (SBO- Freedom’s Landing, ARM- Compass Point).  Cost – $100

Please note: if you cannot move to your summer housing assignment during the scheduled time (12 PM to 5 PM), you CANNOT participate in Break Housing.