Closing Information

Winter 2024

Winter Break Application

Students who need to stay after 7pm on Friday December 13 for any reason must complete a winter break  application. This includes athletes and graduating seniors!

Halls re-open Sunday January 12 at 10am. If you need to arrive to campus early for any reason, you must complete a winter break application

Compete a winter break application form (required)

Apartment residents are permitted to stay at no additional charge but a winter break application is still required.

Graduating?

Complete these 4 Steps:

1. Pack up all personal belongings and take any trash to dumpster.

2. Clean room to the best of your ability.

3. Turn in keys to Residence Life & Housing in Bonds Hall Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm or Friday 8:30am-3pm. If you need to leave outside of these hours, make arrangements with RA to turn in keys. Graduating seniors leaving on December 14 by 7pm can leave keys on desk. If you plan to stay until December 14, complete a winter break application at bw.erezlife.com. If you check out by 7pm on December 14 there will be no charge.

4. Complete checkout confirmation form at bw.erezlife.com

**Failure to follow checkout instructions may result in improper checkout fee**

Leaving BW?

Complete these 4 Steps:

1. Pack up all personal belongings and take any trash to dumpster.

2. Clean room to the best of your ability.

3. Turn in keys to Residence Life & Housing in Bonds Hall Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm or Friday 8:30am-3pm. If you need to leave outside of these hours, make arrangements with RA to turn in keys.  Complete check out no later than 7pm on Friday December 13.

4. Complete checkout confirmation form at bw.erezlife.com

**Failure to follow checkout instructions may result in improper checkout fee**

Questions? Contact US!

You can reach Residence Life & Housing at (440-)826-2114 or reslife@bw.edu.

Please note, Baldwin Wallace University will be closed starting Friday December 19-Monday January 6th.

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Halls Close Friday December 13 at 7pm!

Halls Open January 12 at 10am!

Start planning now..

Not leaving by December 13? Apply for Winter Break housing!

Apply at bw.erezlife.com

24/7 Quiet Hours Begin Sunday December 8 at 9pm.

No talking in the hallways, doors must be closed, keep music, talking, etc. at a reasonable level

Friday, December 13 at 7pm

Residence Halls close.  Health and Safety inspections will take place in all halls and campus apartments--even for students who will remain on campus.

Sunday, January 12 10am

Residence Halls open.

  • Things To Take With You

    • Medications
    • Computer/video game systems
    • Winter clothing
    • Valuables (keys, wallet, passport)
    • Perishable food you want to keep

    You will not have access to your room until January 12 at 10am--so take home anything you may want or need for break!

  • Closing Check List

    • Unplug everything--including fridges (open fridge door and place a towel underneath)
    • Remove all perrishable food
    • Empty Trash and recycling
    • Move furniture 12-18 inches away from heater
    • Windows are locked and closed-all portable AC units must be removed
    • Blinds pulled down and closed
    • Lock door

    Health and Safety Inspections will be taking place in ALL halls and Apartments!

E: reslife@bw.edu
P: 440-826-2114

Residence Life and Housing

275 Eastland Rd.
Berea, OH, 44017
United States