Winter Hall Closing-December 19th at 8pm

Winter Hall Closing - December 19th at 8PM
Chesapeake, Erickson, Harbor (excluding rooms 151-156, 162-174, 225-239,
325-339), Patapsco and Susquehanna Halls will close for Winter Break.
Residents of these buildings must be out of the dorm by 8PM on Wednesday, December 19th.

Procedures to Take Before Leaving:
· Unplug all electrical appliances and extension cords from electrical wall
sockets.
· Turn off your room lights and make sure that the bathroom light and fan are
off.
· Turn off all water completely.
· Remove all trash from your room/apartment and dispose of it properly.
· Your windows should be securely locked.
· Close your blinds and/or shades.
· Clean out your refrigerator and prop the door open to avoid odor build up.
· Turn off your alarm clock and make sure that the common phone for your
room/apartment is left in the common area (not locked in someone's bedroom).
· Clean your bathroom well. Leave bathroom door open to allow for better air
circulation. (Be sure to check with your suitemates to see if it's okay to
leave the bathroom door open when you leave. If you don't want your
suitemates to have access to your room, you will need to shut and lock the
bathroom door.)
· You are not required to remove all of your belongings from your room, but it's
encouraged that you take your valuables home with you.
· Remember to pack any medications or other necessities you might need.
· Lock your door and take your key, UMBC ID and Resident ID with you.

Just a few more things . . .
Your RA will conduct a closing inspection of each room. Please save time by
following check-out procedures.
The above mentioned halls will reopen for the Spring Semester at 9:00 AM on
Sunday, January 27, 2008.
Residential Life (located in Erickson Hall) will be open on January 27th from
9AM to 4PM. Food Services will also be open on January 27th to assist in
updating meal plan cards.

Only 15 more days till Break!!! Good luck on exams everyone, and I hope you all have a great break after that~!