Fall break is right around the corner. Today’s post provides what I hope is some helpful information.
The break starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, and goes through noon Sunday, Oct. 13. (Classes resume at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14.)
If your student will need access to their Longwood-managed housing at any time from 6 p.m. Oct. 9 through noon Oct. 13, they must file an Intent to Stay form no later than 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The form is available through the Student Housing Gateway.
Here are some important things to know about fall break:
—For security reasons, any student on university property during the break period should be sure to carry a photo ID and be prepared to present it at the request of any university official.
—The dining hall will close after dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and reopen for dinner on Sunday, Oct. 13.
—Farmville Area Bus Service (FAB) will end at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, and resume at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. There is no bus service for Lancer Park during the break period.
—No guests are permitted in Longwood-managed housing during the break period.
—At the start of the break, all residence hall rooms and apartments will be entered and inspected for safety violations and general break preparation compliance. In addition, during the break, Longwood-managed housing rooms and units are subject to entry for limited work orders and/or facility safety inspections.
Fall break checklist for students living in Longwood-managed housing AND leaving campus:
—Remove all trash, contraband and/or perishable food.
—Thoroughly clean the assigned living area, including the bathroom and common spaces.
—If applicable, adjust the room thermostat to a low/medium setting.
—Students should take valuables and important items with them (medication, eyeglasses, wallet, etc.).
—Shut down and unplug all electronics, except personal refrigerators or apartment appliances.
—Turn off all lights.
—Close and lock all windows.
—Lower all window blinds/shades.
—Lock all doors.
Safe travels to all the students going home for fall break.
—Sabrina Brown