Hello Resident,

With spring break just a month away, we wanted to provide you with some important information regarding spring break housing and closing. Please read the information below carefully and reach out to your Resident Advisor or Residence Hall Director with any questions or concerns.

Spring Break Closing Information for all Residents:

• The residence halls close at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 13^th, 2026.
• You must vacate your Residence Hall on the day of your last class if you do not have a class on Friday or Saturday.
• You are required to prepare your room for the break and check out with a staff member. (See below: Closing Instructions).
• The deadline for requests to stay late and the spring break housing application is noon on Wednesday, March 11^th. (See below: Additional Time for Closing or Spring Break Housing).  
• Residence Hall Directors and Resident Advisors will be inspecting your room/apartment after you leave for health and safety reasons and to ensure it is prepared for the break.
• The Residence Halls will re-open on Sunday, March 22^nd at 2:00 pm.

Closing Instructions:

Please make sure the following tasks are completed before leaving for the break.

• Take home any valuables or items you will need during the break. You will not have access to your room over the break, and the university is not responsible for items lost or stolen over the break.
• Remove and discard any perishable items from your room/refrigerator that might spoil during the spring recess. 
• Be sure to clean your room and take out all garbage to the dumpster adjacent to your residence hall.
• Unplug every electrical unit in your room/apartment except for refrigerators, cable boxes, modems, and aquariums. 
• Lock all windows and close all curtains and blinds.
• Complete the closing form posted on your room door (closer to break) and be sure to check out with a Residence Life staff member at the front desk of your residence hall before you leave.
• Please follow any additional closing procedures set forth by your residence hall director. 
• If you wish to report a maintenance issue, please complete the online maintenance request form.

Additional Time for Closing: (For Students Who Require a Late Check-Out or Have a Saturday Class.)

If you require additional time (up until noon on Saturday, March 14^th) to vacate your residence hall due to a late Friday class, a Saturday class, or extenuating circumstances, please submit your request by completing the Spring Break Housing Application. When completing the application, select the option to check out by noon on Saturday, March 14^th. The Spring Break Housing Application can be found in your MyHousing and closes at noon on Wednesday, March 11^th (for steps to access the application, please see below: How to Reach the Break Housing Application).

Spring Break Housing:

If you require housing during the break or need to return early on Sunday, March 22^nd, please complete the spring break housing application that can be found in your MyHousing. The break housing application closes at noon on Wednesday, March 11^th. 

• The housing fee for part or all of spring break is $360.00. We do not offer a nightly fee during this break period.
• There is a $40.00 housing fee for students who request to return earlier than 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 22^nd.
• Spring break housing fees are due upon notification and must be paid before the start of spring recess.

How to Reach the Break Housing Application:

• Log in to your Banner Student account.
• Select MyHousing.
• Next to the Residence Life logo in the top left-hand corner, click on the three lines.
• Select Applications.
• Click Spring Break Housing Application.

Please note: If you choose spring break housing, you will remain in your current housing assignment for the break.

If you have any questions regarding spring break closing, please do not hesitate to contact your Resident Advisor, Residence Hall Director, or the Office of Residence Life at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

We hope you all have a restful break and best wishes for the remainder of the semester!

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Hello Owls, 

A friendly reminder, all residents in a housing assignment with a kitchen in their suite/apartment are eligible to upgrade their meal plan in their MyHousing until 11:59 PM on Friday, February 6^th, 2026. All meal plans are final after Friday, February 6^th.

According to our records, you are assigned to the 60 Meals Plan.

If you have been reassigned to or selected a housing assignment with a kitchen, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan.  

Please be aware that your housing assignment does affect your meal plan options.  

Please see below for all meal plan options: 

• Full Dining Plan (All Residents are Eligible) 
  
  • Dining Locations: Connecticut Hall 
  • Food Loot Included: $150 
  • Total Plan Cost: $3,500.00 
• Full Dining Plan Plus (All Residents are Eligible) 
  
  • Dining Locations: Connecticut Hall 
  • Food Loot Included: $150 
  • Total Plan Cost: $3,666.00
• 30 Meals Per Semester (Only Residents with Kitchens are Eligible) 
  
  • Dining Locations: Connecticut Hall and ASC Food Court 
  • Food Loot Included: $150 
  • Total Plan Cost: $482.00 
• 60 Meals Per Semester (Only Residents with Kitchens are Eligible) 
  
  • Dining Locations: Connecticut Hall and ASC Food Court 
  • Food Loot Included: $100 
  • Total Plan Cost: $739.00 

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sincerely,  

The Office of Residence Life 

Dear Residential Students:

This message serves as a reminder of important policies related to the health and safety of our residence hall community.

Summary:

• Use of THC/cannabis is prohibited on all SCSU property regardless of age or medical prescription under both federal law and SCSU policy
• Smoking/vaping any substance is prohibited in the residence halls and on all SCSU property per university policy and it is disrespectful to the community around you
• Candles, incense, open flames, and the burning of any substance are prohibited in the residence halls per university policy
• Windows should remain closed during freezing weather to prevent heat loss and frozen pipes
• Covering smoke detectors is illegal, dangerous, and a violation of SCSU policy

The use of THC, including smoking or vaping cannabis or the use of edible THC products is prohibited on all SCSU property, regardless of age or medical prescription. SCSU, like all other colleges and universities in the United States, must comply with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, which prohibits the possession or use of THC/cannabis on all school property. The use of THC is not without risk and the odor is disruptive to the shared living environment of the residence halls.

The university has encountered several instances of students covering or tampering with smoke detectors in their rooms. Tampering with fire safety equipment such as smoke detectors is a illegal in Connecticut under Sec. 53a-115. Criminal mischief in the first degree and is a Class D felony. It is also a violation of SCSU policy, and most importantly, it endangers the health and safety of our entire community.

SCSU is a tobacco and vape free environment as per university policy.

Candles, incense, open flames, and the burning of any substance are prohibited in the residence halls per university policy.

Violations of any of the policies mentioned above will be addressed through the student conduct process, and may result in your separation from university housing.

Additionally, as we are in a cold stretch of weather, it is important to keep residence hall windows closed, particularly at night and any time you leave your room. Besides the obvious loss of heat from the building, open windows tax our heating systems and can lead to significant damage should a pipe freeze, and subsequent flood occur. Please keep all residence hall windows closed.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we move forward through the spring semester!

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Dear Resident,

We understand that not all students may be placed in their desired residence hall or room. In response, we will be offering an online room change on Wednesday, February 4^th, between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm for students who are interested in changing rooms or residence halls.

Students who would like to participate in this online room change process must complete the Room Change Request Form in their MyHousing. This form is live under the Applications tab and closes at 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 4^th. Students who do not complete this form by 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 4^th, will not be able to participate in the room change process.

Important:

• Please be aware that space in Schwartz, Brownell, and the West Campus Suites are extremely limited, and these spaces may not be available for selection.
• NEW – We will offer single-bedroom options for this room change. Please know that single bedrooms are VERY limited and will be first-come-first-serve in the process.
• This room change process is designed for individuals to select a different space on campus and not for matched roommates to move together. Roommate matching is not available for any room change process.
• Please be aware that we cannot guarantee preferred roommate(s) or residence halls during the room change process.

To opt into the process and learn more, please review the Room Change Request Form in your MyHousing.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office at reslife@southernct.edu or (203) 392-5870. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Dear Resident,

Move-In Day is finally here! We are excited to have our returning students back and to welcome our new students today.

We have officially confirmed your move-in date for 01/20/2026 3:00 PM.

Be sure to print, screenshot, or save a photo of your move-in confirmation for your arrival. You will be asked to show this clearance, along with a photo ID, to proceed with moving in.

As a reminder, to be eligible to live on campus, you must be:

• Matriculated and registered for at least 6 course credits for Spring 2026.
• Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations).
• Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full.
• Complete your check-in forms located on your MyHousing.

On Move-In Day:

• Arrive on your confirmed move-in date and time above.
• Have your photo ID and the attached card with you upon arrival to show for confirmation.
• Friends and family are welcome in the residence halls to help you move in.
• Once finished unloading your vehicle, please relocate your vehicle to one of our parking garages.
• We encourage those who live on the lower levels of each building to utilize the stairs instead of the elevators, if possible.
• A small supply of moving bins will be available in the residence hall lobbies if needed; please remember to bring your own sanitizing wipes and other supplies, if desired, and return bins to the lobby once finished using them.
• Please discard any boxes or other trash in the dumpsters adjacent to your residence hall. We ask that you break down all boxes as well.

As You Settle In:

• If you notice any concerns in your residence hall room, please let your Resident Advisor or Hall Director know or submit a Maintenance Request.
• If you would like the height of your bed adjusted, please let one of our Residence Life staff members know; we will send someone over to adjust the bed.
• If we are unable to adjust your bed on Move-In Day, your request will be completed the next business day.
• Log in to your Comcast equipment using the user information located on the homepage of your MyHousing.

After Move-In:

• Pick up your parking pass, if applicable, at the University Police Station.
• Pick up your university ID card (if you have not gotten it already) at the Card Office during regular business hours. The Card Office is located in the Wintergreen Building.
• Visit the bookstore for any back to classes needs!
• Stop by Connecticut Hall for a quick bite. Please visit their website to see the complete hours of operation for Connecticut Hall.
• Make note of your floor's mandatory floor meeting and come with your ideas and questions about the semester ahead!

Meal Plan Changes:

According to our records, you are assigned to the meal plan: Full Meal Plan.

Residents who are eligible to change their meal plans can now do so on their MyHousing until Friday, February 6^th, 2026. After February 6^th, all meal plans are final for the semester.

If you have been reassigned to or selected an apartment-style building, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan. Your housing assignment may affect your meal plan options.

To change your meal plan or view the available options, select the "Meal Plan" tab in your MyHousing, then select Spring 2026 and choose the meal plan you prefer.

We cannot wait to welcome you back to the residence halls! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office at reslife@southernct.edu or (203) 392-5870. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Hello Resident,

Move-in day is just around the corner! All residential students must self-select a move-in time slot once fully compliant to move in. Move-in times can now be selected in your MyHousing until 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 15^th, 2026.

Students approved to move in early DO NOT select a move-in time as they move in on their approved early arrival date.

To be eligible to select a move in time, you must be:

• Matriculated and registered for at least 6 course credits for spring 2026.
• Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations).
• Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full.
• Complete your check-in forms located on your MyHousing in the Applications tab.

Once you are fully compliant, you will be able to select a move-in time. Please be aware that it might take up to 24 business hours for the move-in selector to appear on your account after achieving compliance.

To ensure a smooth move-in experience, please complete your check-in forms and select a move-in time before Thursday, January 15^th in your MyHousing. 

On Friday, January 16^th, we will email you your move-in time confirmation notice, which will include your move-in day express check-in pass. All residential students must present this pass to move in. Please screenshot or print your express check-in pass and bring it with you on move-in day.

Move-in Day:

• Tuesday, January 20^th between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Office of Residence Life at (203) 392-5870 or email us at reslife@southernct.edu. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

We look forward to seeing you on campus very soon!

Sincerely,

Office of Residence Life I Southern Connecticut State University

501 Crescent Street I New Haven, CT 06515

T: 203.392.5870 I F: 203.392.5867 I E: reslife@southernct.edu

W: www.southernct.edu/residencelife

Dear Resident,

Congratulations, you have successfully been assigned to a housing assignment for Spring 2026!

You can view your housing assignment and any roommate information (if applicable) online through your MyHousing. According to our records, you are assigned to: Hall, Room.

To prepare for your spring move-in/arrival back to the residence halls, please see the important information below regarding your on-campus housing.

To be eligible to live on campus, you must be:

• Matriculated and registered for at least 6 course credits for Spring 2026.
• Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations). Health records are due to Health Services by January 1^st.
• Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full. University bills were due by December 15^th.
• Complete your check-in forms located in your MyHousing. (See below. This form is now live in your MyHousing.)

Move-in Date:

Spring 2026 move-in day is on Tuesday, January 20^th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students must sign up for a move-in time. (See below for information regarding move-in time selection.)

Check-in Forms:

Check-in forms must be completed before you can move into your residence hall. Check-in forms include emergency contact information.

You can access your check-in form through the Applications tab of your MyHousing. Check-in forms are now live and are to be completed by Friday, January 16^th.  

Move-In Time Selection:

All residential students must self-select a move-in time slot once fully compliant. Move-in times can be selected on your MyHousing beginning Monday, January 12^th, until Thursday, January 15^th. To select a move-in time, you must complete your check-in forms, be registered for classes, be health compliant with the university, and your billing account balance must be zero (or you must be on a payment plan).

On Friday, January 16^th, we will email you your move-in time confirmation notice, which will include your move-in day express check-in pass. All residential students must present this pass to move in. Please screenshot or print your express check-in pass and bring it with you on move-in day.

To ensure a smooth move-in experience, please complete your check-in forms and select a move-in time before Thursday, January 15^th, in your MyHousing.

Early Move-In Requests:

Students who have a conflict with the move-in date or need to be on campus for university business before the start of the semester may request to move in early. The Office of Residence Life offers early move-in beginning Friday, January 16^th, 2026. Check-in will be between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on whichever day you request to move in early.

Important Information:

• Please be aware that there is a $40.00 nightly charge to move in early.
• Students must indicate a valid reason for their need to move in early. 
• Early move-in requests will NOT be approved for students who are not compliant.
• The total cost of your early move-in request must be paid in full by your approved early move-in date.
• Meal plans are inactive, and food services are not available until Tuesday, January 20^th.
• Please ensure to carry your student ID for access to your building.

To reach the application:

• Log in to your Banner Student account.
• Select MyHousing.
• Next to the Residence Life logo in the top left-hand corner, click on the three lines.
• Select Applications.
• Click Spring Early Move-in Request.

The last day to request an early move-in is by noon on Wednesday, January 14^th. Students will receive a confirmation e-mail by the end of the day on Thursday, January 15^th, with the decision on their early move-in request.

Early move-in requests will NOT be accepted after 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January 14^th.

Parking Decals: (Required for on-campus parking.)

To have a vehicle on campus for the Spring 2026 semester, all residents are required to complete a Southern Connecticut State University Police Department Resident Vehicle Registration & Parking Permit Application online here.

Important Information:

• Online registration is now available. Once the form has been completed and submitted, the application will be reviewed and processed. 
• All resident permits will be available for pick-up at the University Police Department in Granoff Hall starting on Wednesday, January 21^st. Please be sure to bring your SCSU student ID, a current, valid driver's license, and a current, valid vehicle registration.
• Parking permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please know that vehicles parked on campus without a parking permit starting on Monday, February 2^nd, will be subject to ticketing.
• If you currently have the permit for Fall 2025, there is no need to re-apply as the permit is valid for Spring 2026. 

Meal Plan Changes:

According to our records, you are assigned to the meal plan: 30 Meals Plan.

Residents who are eligible to change their meal plans can do so on their MyHousing until 11:59 PM on Friday, February 6^th. After February 6^th, all meal plans are final for the semester.

If you have been reassigned to or selected an apartment-style building, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan. Your housing assignment may affect your meal plan options.

To change your meal plan or view the available options, select the "Meal Plan" tab in your MyHousing, then select Spring 2026 and choose the meal plan you prefer.

New Residential Students: Still not sure what to bring with you on move-in day?

Click here to check out our suggested list of items to bring and more information regarding living on campus!

We look forward to seeing you all on campus very soon! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office at reslife@southernct.edu or (203) 392-5870. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Dear Resident:

We hope you are having a relaxing break!

To prepare for your spring move-in/arrival back to the residence halls, please see the important information below regarding your on-campus housing.

You can view your housing assignment and any roommate information (if applicable) online through your MyHousing. According to our records, you are assigned to:  Hall, Room

To be eligible to live on campus, you must be:

• Matriculated and registered for at least 6 course credits for Spring 2026.
• Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations). Health records are due to Health Services by January 1^st.
• Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full. University bills were due by December 15^th.
• Complete your check-in forms located in your MyHousing. (See below. This form is now live in your MyHousing.)

Move-in Date:

Spring 2026 move-in day is on Tuesday, January 20^th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students must sign up for a move-in time. (See below for information regarding move-in time selection.)

Check-in Forms:

Check-in forms must be completed before you can move into your residence hall. Check-in forms include emergency contact information.

You can access your check-in form through the Applications tab of your MyHousing. Check-in forms are now live and are to be completed by Friday, January 16^th.  

Move-In Time Selection:

All residential students must self-select a move-in time slot once fully compliant. Move-in times can be selected on your MyHousing beginning Monday, January 12^th until Thursday, January 15^th. To select a move-in time, you must complete your check-in forms, be registered for classes, be health compliant with the university, and your billing account balance must be zero (or you must be on a payment plan).

On Friday, January 16^th, we will email you your move-in time confirmation notice, which will include your move-in day express check-in pass. All residential students must present this pass to move in. Please screenshot or print your express check-in pass and bring it with you on move-in day.

To ensure a smooth move-in experience, please complete your check-in forms and select a move-in time before Thursday, January 15^th in your MyHousing.

Early Move-In Requests:

Students who have a conflict with the move-in date or need to be on campus for university business before the start of the semester may request to move in early. The Office of Residence Life offers early move-in beginning Friday, January 16^th, 2026. Check-in will be between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on whichever day you request to move in early.

Important Information:

• Please be aware that there is a $40.00 nightly charge to move in early.
• Students must indicate a valid reason for their need to move in early. 
• Early move-in requests will NOT be approved for students who are not compliant.
• The total cost of your early move-in request must be paid in full by your approved early move-in date.
• Meal plans are inactive, and food services are not available until Tuesday, January 20^th.
• Please ensure to carry your student ID for access to your building.

To reach the application:

• Log in to your Banner Student account.
• Select MyHousing.
• Next to the Residence Life logo in the top left-hand corner, click on the three lines.
• Select Applications.
• Click Spring Early Move-in Request.

The last day to request an early move-in is by noon on Wednesday, January 14^th. Students will receive a confirmation e-mail by the end of the day on Thursday, January 15^th with the decision of their early move-in request.

Early move-in requests will NOT be accepted after noon on Wednesday, January 14^th.

Parking Decals: (Required for on-campus parking.)

To have a vehicle on campus for the Spring 2026 semester, all residents are required to complete a Southern Connecticut State University Police Department Resident Vehicle Registration & Parking Permit Application online here.

Important Information:

• Online registration is now available. Once the form has been completed and submitted, the application will be reviewed and processed. 
• All resident permits will be available for pick-up at the University Police Department in Granoff Hall starting on Wednesday, January 21^st. Please be sure to bring your SCSU student ID, a current, valid driver's license, and a current, valid vehicle registration.
• Parking permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please know that vehicles parked on campus without a parking permit starting on Monday, February 2^nd, will be subject to ticketing.
• If you currently have the permit for Fall 2025, there is no need to re-apply as the permit is valid for Spring 2026. 

Meal Plan Changes:

According to our records, you are assigned to the meal plan: 60 Meals Plan.

Residents who are eligible to change their meal plans can do so on their MyHousing until 11:59 PM on Friday, February 6^th. After February 6^th all meal plans are final for the semester.

If you have been reassigned to or selected an apartment-style building, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan. Your housing assignment may affect your meal plan options.

To change your meal plan or view the available options, select the "Meal Plan" tab in your MyHousing, then select Spring 2026 and choose the meal plan you prefer.

New Residential Students: Still not sure what to bring with you on move-in day?

Click here to check out our suggested list of items to bring and more information regarding living on campus!

We look forward to seeing you all on campus very soon! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office at reslife@southernct.edu or (203) 392-5870. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life