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ROOMERS.
The Roomers newsletter, a monthly publication put out by the Office of Residence Life, is a great way to keep abreast of important events and dates in the halls.
October Roomers
November Roomers
December Roomers
FALL BREAK, THANKSGIVING BREAK and EASTER BREAK
All residence halls will remain open during Fall Break (October 22-25), Thanksgiving Break (November 25–29) and Easter Break (April 1-5). If you plan to stay in your residence hall, please notify your RA in advance. Visitation hours will end at 1:00 AM each night during these breaks. Upon every entrance into the halls, resident and guest ID's will be collected. Overnight guests will not be permitted during the break.
WINTER BREAK
All residence halls except Mashuda Hall will be closed for Winter Break (December 19 – January 17). The halls close at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th and re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 17th. Only those students who are permanent residents of Mashuda Hall may stay in those buildings over break.
Those students who are staying in Mashuda Hall for any portion of Winter Break must notify your residence hall director of the dates that you will be staying in the hall. Please note: the extended opening of these buildings is meant to accommodate students who are unable to return home and not to provide single overnight stays to students visiting Milwaukee. Students who do not sign-up for break housing prior to December 14, must have approval by the residence hall director before being allowed to stay in Mashuda Hall.
A Guest Wing is also available in Mashuda Hall during Winter Break for students who are assigned to other residence halls. Students may sign up for accommodations in the Guest Wing at the Office of Residence Life. The cost of staying in Mashuda Hall or the Guest Wing is $24 per person per night. There will be no overnight visitation, except under special circumstances approved by the hall director. Also, dining services will not be available during the break.
SPRING BREAK
All residence halls except Mashuda will be closed for Spring Break (March 13–21). The halls close at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13th and re-open at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 21st. Only those students who are permanent residents of Mashuda may stay in those buildings over break.
Those students who are staying in Mashuda Hall for any portion of Spring Break must notify your residence hall director of the dates that you will be staying in the hall. Please note: the extended opening of these buildings is meant to accommodate students who are unable to return home and not to provide single overnight stays to students visiting Milwaukee. Students who do not sign-up for break housing prior to March 2nd, must have approval by the residence hall director before being allowed to stay in Mashuda Hall.
A Guest Wing is also available in Mashuda Hall during Spring Break for students who are assigned to other residence halls. Students may sign up for accommodations in the Guest Wing at the Office of Residence Life. The cost of staying in Mashuda Hall or the Guest Wing is $24 per person per night. There will be no overnight visitation, except under special circumstances approved by the hall director. Also, dining services will not be available during the break.
SUMMER HOUSING
For inquiries about summer housing, contact the Office of Residence Life at (414) 288-7208 in April.
