General Information
All residence halls close over scheduled university break periods as follows:
- Thanksgiving Break: Saturday, November 21, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Winter Break: Saturday, December 12, 2026, to Sunday, January 17, 2027
- Spring Break: Saturday, March 13, 2026 to Sunday, March 21, 2027
Students must vacate their housing assignment twenty-four hours after their last scheduled class prior to a scheduled break period. Before leaving for break, students must complete the break checklist posted on their residence hall room doors. All rooms will be entered for health & safety inspections and to ensure the checklist has been completed; fines will be issued for noncompliance.
While BSU’s residence halls are closed during break periods, housing is available for approved students on certain days when the campus is open. There will be no additional charge for those students utilizing Break Housing over Thanksgiving and Spring Break. During Winter Break, the charge for all students will be $25 per night. Please note that dining services may be unavailable on certain days and times over scheduled break periods. Students who need to stay during a break period must request break housing and be approved by the Office of Housing & Residence Life. Late applications may not be accepted, and if accepted, students will incur a $25 late application fee.
Thanksgiving Break 2026 – Housing
Prior to any given break, students will receive a “Closing Notice” outlining important information regarding the residence halls closing. During the Thanksgiving Break period:
- Residents must leave within 24 hours after their last class unless they have applied and been approved for break housing.
- Because of limited staffing and few students allowed on campus, some services are unavailable or limited.
- Students can leave personal belongings in their residence hall room.
- Access will be limited to those approved for break housing; residents may only have access to their residence hall during this time.
- Students are required to apply for break housing to remain in on-campus housing.
- Visitors and Overnight Guests are not permitted due to safety and security reasons.
- There will be no additional charge for those students utilizing Break Housing over Thanksgiving Break.
Winter Break 2026 – Housing
- Prior to any given break, students will receive a “Closing Notice” outlining important information regarding the residence halls’ closing. During the Winter Break period:
- Residents must leave within 24 hours after their last final examination unless they have applied and been approved for break housing.
- Because of limited staffing and few students allowed on campus, some services are unavailable or limited.
- Students can leave personal belongings in their residence hall room.
- Access will be limited to those approved for break housing; residents may only have access to their residence hall during this time.
- Students are required to apply for break housing to remain in on-campus housing.
- Visitors and Overnight Guests are not permitted due to safety and security reasons.
- During Winter Break, the charge for all students will be $25 per night.
Winter Break 2026 – Schedule
- Bluefield State University is closed at 4:00 pm on December 23, 2026, until 8:00 am on January 4, 2027.
- During the Winter Break period, there will be limited services available including dining, transportation, and staffing.
- The first day of classes for the Spring Semester is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
Spring Break 2027 – Housing
Prior to any given break, students will receive a “Closing Notice” outlining important information regarding the residence halls closing. During the Spring Break period:
- Residents must leave within 24 hours after their last class unless they have applied and been approved for break housing.
- Because of limited staffing and few students allowed on campus, some services are unavailable or limited.
- Students can leave personal belongings in their residence hall room.
- Access will be limited to those approved for break housing; residents may only have access to their residence hall during this time.
- Students are required to apply for break housing to remain in on-campus housing.
- Visitors and Overnight Guests are not permitted, due to safety and security reasons.
- There will be no additional charge for those students utilizing Break Housing over Spring Break.