Winter Break Checklist: Stock Up and Get Your Shots!
The upcoming Winter Break is a great time to check some things off your to-do list. The Health Center has some suggestions for tasks you can complete during these breaks:
✔️ Get your seasonal flu and/or updated COVID vaccine! If you haven’t done this yet, it’s not too late- protect yourself from serious illness this winter! You can ask your primary care provider if they provide these vaccines, or visit a local pharmacy. Near campus, both CVS and Walgreens offer vaccinations.
✔️ Get any other missing immunizations and submit your records! Have you received a reminder from the Health Center about incomplete immunization information? Take some time during these upcoming breaks to complete those requirements. You can find information about what you need to do here.
✔️ Stock up on home tests, masks, and other supplies in case of illness! If you’d like to be prepared for possible respiratory illnesses this winter, it’s a good idea to have a supply of home COVID/Flu tests, masks, and medications and other items you may need to care for yourself if you get sick (cough drops, pain reliever, tissues, etc.).
End of Semester, Winter Closing, & January Dates
December 13: Last Day of Fall 2024 Classes!
December 17 - 20: Final Exam Period
December 21: Residence Halls Close at 12:00 PM (noon) | Dining Halls Close at 2:00 PM
January 19: Residence Halls Open at 9:00 AM
January 21: Spring 2025 Classes Begin!
Winter Break & Late Stay Request
Winter Break is Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 12 PM through Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 9 AM. The Winter Break & Late Staying Request form is taking responses from students who need to stay for all of break or past our closing date of December 21. If you are a Late Stay, the last night you can stay with us is December 27. There is a $35/night charge for both Late Stays and Winter Break residents.
Pre-Finals Week Prep & Relax Events
Finals week is coming up! From rock climbing to our gingerbread bash and movie night, we've got plenty of activities to help you de-stress, set goals, and celebrate the end of another year. 🌟
12/18 ― Spa Day! | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | JCLE Suite C-130
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