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- https://sou.edu/housing/holidays-and-breaks/
- https://sou.edu/housing/holidays-and-breaks/

Holidays & Breaks
During some breaks and holidays our residence halls will close. If you are making travel arrangements please be mindful of closing dates.
If you wish to stay while the residence halls are closed there will be an additional fee and spaces are limited.
Dining and Meal Plans
The dining venues may have reduced hours or be closed. For detailed hours visit: https://sou.campus-dining.com/
University Housing Office
University Housing Office may be on limited break hours, and may be closed during holidays. Mail and Packages may be delayed during the breaks and holidays.
New Roommates May Move-In
Rooms with vacancies may be entered to prepare the space for a new resident. Please be sure that your belongings are not on the side of the room the new resident will be using. In the event that you come back from break and find a new roommate living in your room, we hope that you will extend them a warm welcome and provide them equitable space to share the room.
Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance may be completed during breaks. This includes checking smoke detectors, door locks, heaters, and other projects. This will require University Housing staff to be in the rooms. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at housing@sou.edu
Thanksgiving Break
Hall Remain Open: November 27 – 29, 2024
During Thanksgiving Break students may stay in the residence halls. There is no additional fee for staying over the Thanksgiving Break.
Dining Information
The Hawk Dining Commons will remain open, with limited options. Dining across campus will be closed during the Thanksgiving Break.
Winter Break
Halls Closed: Friday, December 13, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Residence halls close at 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, and reopen Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
University Housing Offices will be closed December 24, 25, and 26.
Dining Information
The Hawk Dining Commons will be closed for the entire break. Dining across campus will be closed during the Winter Break.
Winter Break Housing
Students wishing to stay over Winter Break, can sign up with University Housing, by completing the following form: Winter Break Stay Request Form. Approved residents will stay in a designated hall for the winter break, as availability permits.
Cost: $175 per week or $500 for the entire break (weeks are defined for billing purposes as Sunday through Saturday)
The Hawk Dining Commons will be closed for the entire break. Dining across campus will be closed during the Winter Break.
Students wishing to arrive early from Winter Break for Winter Term, can register to arrive back to campus on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with an early arrival charge. This will not include meals at The Hawk.
Spring Break
Halls Remain Open: Friday, March 21, 2025 – Sunday, March 30, 2025
Dining Information
The Hawk Dining Commons will be open with limited hours. The Landing will have limited hours during Spring Break.
Dining across campus will be closed during the Spring Break.
Student Housing Resources
Contact SOU Housing
Greensprings Complex
450 Wightman St.
Ashland, OR 97520
Housing Office Hours
8 am - 8 pm, 7 Days a Week
Phone: 541.552.6371
Fax: 541.552.8233
housing@sou.edu