Before students leave for Spring Break, they will need to do a few things.  

Following this checklist below will help to reduce the risk of fire, minimize pest problems and increase the security of your room and its contents.

• Unplug all appliances and extension cords from electrical wall sockets.  Exception:  You may leave refrigerators and fish tanks plugged in after checking to make sure electrical connections are safe… that is, not running under rugs, not hanging loosely out of the wall, or plugged into a thin extension cord.
• Turn off all water completely.  Make sure faucets and shower heads are not dripping.
• Clean the bathroom well.  Suggestion:  to avoid a stuffy bathroom when returning, leave the bathroom door open to allow air to circulate.  Make sure it’s okay with suitemates before leaving the door unlocked.
• Remove all trash/recyclables and dispose of it in the trash room or in a dumpster.
• Check window to be sure it is securely locked.  If you should find windows unlocked and cannot lock it, notify your RA or FXIT (x53948).

• Leave blinds and shades open except for first floor – first floor rooms should fully CLOSE shades or blinds

• Feed fish and water plants.  Remember, students won’t be able to get back in until 12 Noon on Sunday, March 25.
• Turn off lights.  If you’re the last one to leave from a suite, make sure the bathroom light / fan is off.  Also, turn off alarm clocks.
• Remember to pack any medications or others necessities needed.
• Lock doors and take keys with you.
• Secure vehicles if they are being left on campus. 

Resident Assistants (RAs) will conduct a pre-break inspection of each room.  Please help save time by following checkout procedures.

Communities reopen Sunday, March 25, 2018 at noon. 

If you have any questions feel free to contact Residential Life at 410-455-2591.