current residents
Winter Break 2026
GRADUATE HOUSE
Winter Break
Graduate House will remain open, with some reduced services from
12pm (noon), Wednesday, December 23, 2026
to
9am on Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Important guidelines
Leaving for Winter Break
If you’re leaving for the Winter Break, please ensure you tidy your room and remove all garbage and recycling prior to your departure:
- Check that you have not left any perishable food or beverages in the communal fridge on your floor.
- When possible, throw out your garbage early so that the garbage room doesn’t get crowded.
- Don’t leave behind any food, garbage, or other waste.
- Unplug any electric items, including any holiday decorations, LED strip lighting, space heaters, and fans while you are away.
What to expect
During Your Winter Break Stay
If you are staying at Graduate House Residence during the Winter Break, please be aware of the following service changes during this time:
- The Residence Life Office and ResNet will be closed beginning Thursday December 24, 2026 and will re-open on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
- Only urgent maintenance issues will be addressed during the Winter Break. Other maintenance requests will be addressed after the break, so proceed with submitting maintenance requests as usual.
- Front Desk will operate with reduced services, including a reduction in operating hours.
The Graduate House Community Standards remain in effect for the duration of the Winter Break.