College Break Housing

College Break Housing Overview

Albion College recognizes that not all students are able to leave campus during academic breaks. While housing is available during certain breaks, some periods require prior approval to remain on campus. Please note that during break periods, campus resources and services are limited, and all students are encouraged, or in some cases, required, to depart. If you plan to request break housing, we recommend making arrangements early to ensure your needs can be considered.

Fall Break

Thanksgiving Break

Winter Break

Spring Break

Housing remains open during Fall Break, and students are welcome to stay on campus. Dining options will be available, though not all campus dining locations will be open during this time. Students are encouraged to check the dining schedule in advance so they can plan accordingly.

Housing remains open during Thanksgiving Break, but dining options are limited. Students are strongly encouraged to depart campus during the break.

Thanksgiving Break Plan Form

All students must complete the Thanksgiving Break Plan form each year, whether staying on campus or leaving.

Purpose: To help the college ensure the safety and well-being of our community during the break.
Availability: The form will be in the Housing Portal and emailed to all students in early November.

If You Are Leaving Campus

Before you leave, please prepare your room by:

Unplug Electronics (except refrigerators)
Remove Perishable Food
Close & Lock All Windows
Take Out Trash
Turn Off Lights

If You Are Staying on Campus

Please note the following modified services:

Dining Services: Limited hours for meal plan holders (schedule shared in early November).
Facilities/Maintenance: Routine cleaning reduced; report emergencies to Campus Safety.
Campus Safety: Available 24/7 – call 517-629-1234 for emergencies.
Community Living Support: Limited number of Community Assistants and professional staff on-call.

Students are expected to leave campus for winter break unless they have been approved to stay through a college-sponsored program or campus employment.

Students who are not part of a sponsored program or employment may submit a request to stay via the Housing Portal. All requests will be reviewed by the Office of Community Living. For safety purposes, students approved to remain on campus may be relocated to a different residence hall during the break.

Please note: Services and campus resources, including dining, are limited during winter break, and students should plan accordingly.

Housing remains open during Spring Break, but dining options are limited. Students are strongly encouraged to depart campus during the break.

If You Are Leaving Campus

Before you leave, please prepare your room by:

Unplug Electronics (except refrigerators)
Remove Perishable Food
Close & Lock All Windows
Take Out Trash
Turn Off Lights

If You Are Staying on Campus

Please note the following modified services:

Dining Services: Limited hours for meal plan holders (schedule shared in late February).
Facilities/Maintenance: Routine cleaning reduced; report emergencies to Campus Safety.
Campus Safety: Available 24/7 – call 517-629-1234 for emergencies.
Community Living Support: Limited number of Community Assistants and professional staff on-call.

Summer Housing

Summer housing is available for students who remain on campus for academic programs, internships, or campus employment during the summer months. Availability is limited and requests are reviewed by the Office of Community Living.

Students interested in living on campus during the summer must complete the Summer Housing Application in the Housing Portal.

Summer Housing Application

Students requesting summer housing must complete the Summer Housing Application in the Housing Portal.

Application Timeline:

Application Opens: April 6
Application Closes: April 19
Assignment Notifications: April 30

Submitting the application does not guarantee placement, and requests are reviewed based on eligibility and available spaces.

Eligibility

Priority for summer housing is given to students who meet one of the following criteria:

Be registered for fall semester classes
Have no financial holds on their student account
Enrolled in in-person summer courses
Participating in a college-sponsored academic program
Completing an on-campus research experience
Working on campus or through a college-sponsored internship

Students with other extenuating circumstances may submit an application, though housing cannot be guaranteed.

Housing Assignments

Students should expect:

Shared housing assignments and shared bedrooms
Access to kitchens and shared living areas

Roommate requests are welcomed but cannot be guaranteed.

Move-In and Move-Out

Students approved for summer housing should plan for two required transition weekends during the summer.

Spring to Summer Transition

Students moving into summer housing must complete their move during the Spring-to-Summer Transition Weekend.

Move Begins: May 15 at 12:00 PM
Move Deadline: May 17 at 8:00 PM

During this time, students will move from their spring housing assignment into their designated summer housing space.

Summer to Fall Transition

Students remaining on campus through the end of the summer will transition into their Fall housing assignment during the Summer-to-Fall Transition Weekend.

Move Begins: August 14 at 12:00 PM
Move Deadline: August 16 at 8:00 PM

Students will receive additional information later in the summer regarding check-in procedures and move details.

Summer Housing Costs

Summer housing is billed through Student Accounting for the period beginning May 12 and ending August 14. Students who are not staying for the entire summer will be billed through their assigned move-out date.

Housing charges are based on the student’s assigned room type:

Double Room: $35 per week

Single Rooms are reserved for housing accommodations and are not available otherwise

Life on Campus During Summer

Campus operations are limited during the summer months.

Students should expect:

Limited campus programming and events
Modified hours for campus services and facilities
Greater independence in daily living and meal preparation
- Meal plans are not available during summer housing