Cougar Village will switch over to break operations at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 20th, 2020.
University Housing will remain open through fall break and the remainder of the fall semester. A fall break and end of semester intention form will be sent out on November 2nd so please complete it once you are aware of your plans (even if you are completing your courses from your permanent address).
University Housing staff will enter residents’ rooms at 5 p.m. on November 20th to verify that all students who reported not staying for break have vacated and to complete Cleaning and Safety Inspections.
Over the break UHFM staff may enter living units to address any facility concerns, outstanding work orders, and/or to complete any necessary preventative maintenance.
All residents should take safety precautions, especially if your apartment will be unoccupied during any part of the break period. Break periods are prime times for thefts and burglaries, but taking the following safety precautions can help keep your apartment protected.
- Deadbolt your door
- Lock all windows and sliding doors with latches and security sticks. Please contact the Commons Desk if you need a security stick for your sliding glass door.
- Close all curtains
- When possible, take computers, TV/stereo, and other valuables with you
- Turn off lights
- Bring your bike inside your apartment! Leaving it locked up outside will leave it susceptible to theft. If you bring your bike in you must place it in your assigned living space and not in hallways or stairwells.
If you are leaving for break and returning after break to finish out the semester please do the following before your departure:
- No guests will be allowed to assist residents with leaving/returning from the break period.
- Please take all personal items that you will need over the break with you.
- You do not need to take everything home with you!
- Clean your living unit
- Unplug any unnecessary appliances (i.e., hairdryers, curling irons, blenders, toasters, etc.), but do not unplug the refrigerator or stove.
- Check the stove and oven to make sure that they are both off.
- Turn off exhaust fans because these can catch fire!
- Take all trash to the dumpster (including food that may spoil in your refrigerator/kitchen).
- Turn off all lights
- Set the thermostat to 68 degrees, but do not turn your thermostat completely off and make sure the fan is set to auto (never set the fan to on).
- Close and lock your windows and sliding glass door
- Close your curtains
- Shut and lock your apartment door (use the deadbolt)
Cougar Village will resume normal operations at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 29th, 2020.
If you are leaving for break and are remaining at home to finish out the semester please do the following before your departure:
- If you have an open space in your shared room (your roommate left or is leaving), you need to make sure half of the room is clean and ready for a new roommate to move in prior to leaving for break.
- No guests will be allowed to assist residents with leaving/returning from the break period.
- Please take all personal items that you will need over the break with you.
- You do not need to take everything home with you!
- Clean your living unit
- Unplug any unnecessary appliances (i.e., hairdryers, curling irons, blenders, toasters, etc.), but do not unplug the refrigerator or stove.
- Check the stove and oven to make sure that they are both off.
- Turn off exhaust fans because these can catch fire!
- Take all trash to the dumpster (including food that may spoil in your refrigerator/kitchen).
- Turn off all lights
- Set the thermostat to 68 degrees, but do not turn your thermostat completely off and make sure the fan is set to auto (never set the fan to on).
- Close and lock your windows and sliding glass door
- Close your curtains
- Please take your pet fish home for break.
- Shut and lock your apartment door (use the deadbolt)
The MCT #17 Shuttle will run a modified schedule during the week coming through the Village once every hour at 30 minutes after each hour between 6:30 AM-6:30 PM.
Commons Desk hours of operation for the break are:
Friday, November 20 Closing at 11 pm
Saturday, November 21 10:00 am-11:00 pm
Sunday, November 22 10:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday, November 23 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 24 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday, November 25 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday, November 26 CLOSED
Friday, November 27 10:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday, November 28 10:00 am-11:00 pm
Sunday, November 29 10:00 am-11:00 pm
The Commons Desk can be reached at 618-650-2900. If you need assistance outside of these hours, please call SIUPD at 618-650-3324.