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2025-2026 Break Housing

Intersession Housing

Click here for information specific to Intersession Housing.

Overview

There are a number of breaks within the Fall & Spring semesters when the residence halls close.  During these breaks, students are not permitted to stay on-campus without written permission from the Residence Life Office.

  • Fall Break - housing closes at noon on Saturday, October 11th; housing opens at noon Tuesday, October 14th
  • Thanksgiving Break - housing closes at noon Wednesday, November 26th; housing opens at noon Sunday, November 30th
  • Winter Break: all housing closes on Saturday, December 13th at 6pm
  • Intersession: housing opens for Intersession students on Wednesday, January 4th (Intersession 01/05 - 01/26)
  • Spring semester housing  - housing opens at noon on Tuesday, January 27th
  • Spring Break - housing closes at 6pm on Friday, March 13th; housing opens at noon on Sunday, March 22nd
  • Easter Break - housing closes at noon on Thursday, April 2nd; housing opens at noon on Monday, April 6th

 

Do you need help with transportation to and from the New York Metro, Long Island or New Jersey area? Hometown Tours offers an option available exclusively to University of Scranton students for the upcoming breaks. You can access their website for more information and to purchase tickets at www.hometowntours.co/scranton.

 

Some students are expected to remain on campus for University commitments, others live too far away to leave for shorter breaks, and unforeseen circumstances can arise. Individual students in need of break housing can find the application on their housing portal (instructions below). Please plan accordingly for all campus closures as permission to remain on campus is limited especially during longer breaks.

Break applications appear on the housing portal approximately 3 weeks before the break begins.  Residents will only be granted permission to stay on campus with legitimate reasons (distance, campus employment, etc.).  Reasons will require verification. This form can be accessed through my.scranton.edu:

  • "Main Menu" (Three dashes on the top of the screen)
  • Select "Students"
  • Scroll to card titled "Student Housing & Meals"
  • Click on "Housing Portal" and the appropriate Break Housing request form will apear on your home tab.

Groups in need of break housing should have their advisor or professor send the list to res-life@scranton.edu.

 

The Royal Ride Shuttle

The Royal Ride will run to and from the Martz Bus Station for during certain openings and closings.  Please check the Royal Ride website for additional instructions. 

Dining Information

Dining options on campus are often limited or suspended during breaks.  Dining Services will communicate their schedule.

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