Winter Break Housing

Cost

$300: Whole Break

$130: January 5- January 17

$60: January 12- January 17

Winter break housing charges will be placed on ESU student account in January 2026, along with Spring 2026 housing charges. After the charges have been placed on your ESU student account, you will receive a confirmation message via email.

dates

Whole Break

January 5- January 17

January 12- January 17

We require all winter break residents to meet the eligibility requirements:

Enrolled for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 at ESU.
Live on-campus Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.
Good conduct standing with ESU and ESU ResLife.

Winter Break residents will also be required to attend an informational meeting. Meeting date(s) and time(s) will be sent in approval emails.

Campus Dining

We plan for community kitchens, including ovens, to open 24/7. The Fall 2025 meal plan will end on Friday, December 12th and the Spring 2026 meal plan will begin on Sunday, January 18th. There is no winter break meal plan.

hall services

Wifi Internet is on
Laundry facilities will be available
Community Kitchens
Staff on call 24/7 - even on days the university is closed. This includes Residential Life Staff on Call and ESU Police and Safety.

University Closure

Emporia State University will close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and reopen at 8:00 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026. During this closure, campus offices will be closed and mail delivery and pick up will be unavailable. Please plan accordingly for packages and other mail deliveries.

A Residential Life Staff Member will remain on call 24/7.

Staff on Call Available 24/7, even when ESU is closed.

Residential Life Duty Phone numbers are available and posted throughout the residence halls. Call for non-emergent issues such as lock-outs, maintenance issues, questions, etc.

For immediate emergencies (medical, safety, fire, etc.) call ESU Policy and Safety or 911.

On days the university is closed, mail will not be available for sorting or pick up. We encourage residents to make alternative plans for mail and packages during this time.

Reception Centers

Reception centers in each building will not be open during winter break. On days the university is open, the Residential Life Main Office will be open.

fALL 2025 cLOSING AND sPRING 2026 oPENING

For approved winter break residents only

Fall 2025 Closing

Do not complete the closing checklist, including turning in your room key. Your Hornet ID Card will remain on and available during the break period, as well, to ensure you have access to your residence hall and room.

We will place a "room occupied" sign outside of your door. Keep this sign up.

If you leave for an extended period over the break, complete the following steps:

Electrical devices are turned off
Your window(s) is closed
Your room door is locked
Your room heat is on low
Dispose of any trash

Spring 2026 Opening

In January 2026, you will not need to sign up for a move-in arrival time or check in with our staff at the reception centers. You will automatically be checked in based on your status as a winter break resident.

How to find
the Residential Life Main Office

Winter Break Residents may check their mail at the Residential Life Office during days when the university is open.

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