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.