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Residence Halls Opening and Closing Schedule

Thanksgiving Break

University Recess: Thursday, November 27, 2025 to Sunday, November 30, 2025

All Residence Halls remain open for Thanksgiving Recess

 

Halls that DO NOT Close During Winter Break:

University Recess: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 to Monday, January 19, 2026 

BuschCollege AvenueCook/DouglassLivingston
Nichols ApartmentsUniversity Center – Easton Ave ApartmentsHelyar HouseLivingston Apartments
Richardson ApartmentsFrelinghuysenNewell ApartmentsLynton Towers South
Silvers ApartmentsHonors CollegeStarkey ApartmentsLynton Towers North
Buell ApartmentsTinsleyHenderson ApartmentsQuad I, Quad II, Quad III 
Johnson ApartmentsSojourner Truth ApartmentsNew Gibbons 
Marvin Apartments Jameson W (3rd Floor-Sophia House) 

Residence Halls NOT OPEN for break close Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am and RE-OPEN Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:00am.

Halls that DO NOT Close During Spring Break:

University Recess: Saturday, March 14, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026 

BuschCollege AvenueCook/DouglassLivingston
Nichols ApartmentsUniversity Center – Easton Ave ApartmentsHelyar HouseLivingston Apartments
Richardson ApartmentsFrelinghuysenNewell ApartmentsLynton Towers South
Silvers ApartmentsHonors CollegeStarkey ApartmentsLynton Towers North
Buell ApartmentsTinsleyHenderson ApartmentsQuad I, Quad II, Quad III
Johnson ApartmentsSojourner Truth ApartmentsNew Gibbons 
Marvin ApartmentsStonierJameson W (3rd Floor-Sophia House) 

Residence Halls NOT OPEN for break close Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7pm and RE-OPEN Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10am

End of Year

All Halls Close for Non-Graduating Students: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am

Staying on Campus During Breaks?

During university recess periods, some services and hours of operation may be subject to change, including campus bus schedules, dining facilities, recreation centers, student centers, and health centers. Please consult the respective department’s website for up-to-date information regarding hours and available services during the break period.

Food Resources

Dining Services

Area Restaurants That Accept RU Express

Rutgers Student Food Pantry

Grocery Shuttle

Dean of Students Office

Transportation Services*

New Brunswick Campus Buses/Shuttle Service

Additional Resources

Recreation Centers

Student Centers

Health Centers

Campus Safety

Students staying on campus can view up-to-date bus schedules with the Rutgers Mobile app.

Before-You-Go Checklist

Prior to leaving your space, please consult and complete the following closing checklist in its entirety. This helps to ensure that all students may return to a warm and welcoming community after break. If you have any questions, please contact your Residence Life staff. 

  • The room interior must be clean (to avoid pests)
  • If you are in a hall that closes for break, pack all important items (laptop, books, identification cards, passport, medication, etc.) as you will not be able to re-enter your hall until break is over.
  • All original university furnishings must be inside room
  • Clean out (micro)fridge
  • Submit work order requests for facilities concerns (if applicable)
  • Empty all trash/recycle receptacles in proper disposal areas
  • All windows are closed and securely locked and window blinds completely open
  • All thermostats are set to 68 degrees (if applicable)
  • If your room is a double, and you do not have a roommate, the furniture must be returned to its original condition (in the event that you are assigned a new roommate)
  • Turn off all lights and electronics
  • Close and lock room/apartment door
  • Bring back your key and RU ID card back with you after break so you may re-enter your room and building