Students may request break housing for the spring break period. Students will receive a notification email and reminder emails to their MIX email address when Spring Break Housing registration opens in early February, with registration instructions. Students can also return to this page in early February to register. The registration deadline is Friday, March 5th.
Residence Halls will close on Friday, March 12th, at 7 p.m. for Spring Break.
All students who have not registered in advance for Spring Break Housing must
leave their residence hall space by 7 p.m. on Friday, March 12th.
Students may register for Spring Break Housing and stay in their assigned rooms during the spring break period, from Friday, March 12th at 7 p.m. to Sunday, March 21st at 12 p.m., for an additional fee. (Residence hall contracts do not include the cost of room and board during official University break periods.) Residence hall access will be available ONLY to students who have registered for Spring Break Housing, and guests are not permitted.
Click Here to Register for Spring Break Housing Starting Early February 2027
Break Period Dates and Pricing
- Spring Break Housing: Friday, March 12th at 7 p.m. through Sunday, March 21st at 12 p.m. Housing will be available in all Residence Halls for the entire spring break period. This option is designed for residents who are unable to return home during the break period. The cost for Spring Break Housing is $175.
- If your travel arrangements cannot be accommodated by the options listed above (e.g., short-term stays), we encourage you to explore local hotel options. Many search engines and travel booking sites have up-to-date hotel/motel information and pricing information. You may also view options through the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Break Housing Details
- Residence halls will close on Friday, March 12th, at 7 p.m. for Spring Break.
All students who have not registered in advance for Spring Break Housing must
leave their Residence Hall space by 7 p.m. on Friday, March 12th.
- Advance registration is required for Spring Break Housing. Registration will open in early February. No refunds (partial or full) will be granted after the registration deadline or if a student registers but does not use the space for all or part of their registration period.
- If there is little or no demand in any of the residence halls designated for Spring Break Housing, Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to close one or more of these locations.
- Only current residents with existing housing contracts (2026-2027) are eligible for break housing.
- Services and staffing available during break periods are limited.
Terms and Conditions
- Additional fees apply ($175 for the spring break period).
- Full and/or partial refunds will not be issued for cancellations after March 8th (the registration deadline) or for a registered student who does not use the space during all or part of their registration period.
- Residents are subject to all policies outlined in the University Student Code of Conduct and Residence Hall Community Standards of Conduct.
- To ensure everyone's safety, no guests are permitted.
- Dining halls will be closed during the break period; Mountie Bounty may be used in designated locations. Visit the dining website for more information.
- No linens are provided during the break period.
- Fitness centers are not open during the break period.
- Mail service and package delivery will not be available during the break period.
- Staffing in the Residence Halls will be limited during the break period.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please email wvu-assign@mail.wvu.edu.
What should I take with me when I leave for the break?
Take only personal items you will need during break. You do NOT need to remove all your belongings from your room. Be sure to take items such as:- Laptop/computer, charging cables, etc.
- Medication, personal care items, etc.
- Clothing (please consider the weather where you will be staying)
- WVU Mountaineer ID
- Debit/credit cards
- Cellphone
- Valuables
- Plants
What should I do before I leave for the break?
Resident Assistants will check each room for safety and security after you leave for break; however, help them by completing the following tasks:- Close and lock your windows.
- Pick up your trash. Remove trash from your room before you leave and put it in the designated areas for your hall.
- Unplug electronic devices such as coffee makers and curling irons.
- Do not unplug/turn off your refrigerator. However, do remove items that might spoil over the break.
- Be sure nothing is sitting on or touching radiators/heating units.
- Be sure nothing is blocking the HVAC air vents in the room.
- Turn off all lights.
- Lock your door.