Football/Thanksgiving Break Housing

Students may request break housing during the Thanksgiving break period and for the WVU vs. Texas Tech football game. The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 12th.

Residence halls will close on Friday, November 21st at 7 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break. All students who have not registered in advance for Football Game Housing or Thanksgiving Break Housing must vacate their residence hall space by 7 p.m. on Friday, November 21st. 

Students may register for Thanksgiving Break Housing and stay in their assigned rooms during the Thanksgiving break period for an additional fee. (Residence hall contracts do not include the cost of room and board during official University break periods.)

Students planning to attend the WVU vs. Texas Tech football game may return to their assigned residence hall space on Friday, November 28th at 12 p.m. and stay until the Residence Halls reopen on Sunday, November 30th at 12 p.m. Residence hall access will be available ONLY to students who have registered for Football Game Housing, and guests are not permitted. Students who have registered for Football Game Housing may not return to their residence hall any earlier than 12 p.m. Friday, November 28th, unless they are also registered for Thanksgiving Break Housing.

Break Period Dates and Pricing

• Football Game Housing: Friday, November 28th at 12 p.m. through Sunday, November 30th at 12 p.m. Residence hall card access will be available ONLY to students who have registered for Football Game Housing, and guests are not permitted. The cost for Football Game Housing is $50 (two nights). Residents may not return to their residence hall any earlier than Friday, November 28th at 12 p.m. (card access will be deactivated prior to this time, and residence halls will not be staffed). 
• Thanksgiving Break Housing: Friday, November 21st at 7 p.m. through Sunday, November 30th at 12 p.m. Housing for the entire Thanksgiving break period will be available in all Residence Halls. This option is designed for residents who are not able to return home for the break period. The cost for Thanksgiving Break Housing is $225.
• 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 Visitor's Bureau.         

Break Housing Details

• Residence halls will close on Friday, November 21st at 7 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break. All students who have not registered in advance for Football Game Housing or Thanksgiving Break Housing must vacate their Residence Hall space by 7 p.m. on Friday, November 21st. 
  
• Advance registration is required for Football Game Housing and Thanksgiving Break Housing. Registration will open in early October. No refunds (partial or full) will be granted after the registration deadline or if a student registers and does not utilize the space during all or part of their registration period.  
• If there is little or no demand in any of the residence halls designated for Thanksgiving Break Housing, Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to close one or more of these locations.
• Only current residents with existing housing contracts (2025-2026) are eligible for break housing.
• Services and staffing available during break periods are limited.

Terms and Conditions

Only those who register online and agree to the following terms and conditions will be allowed to stay in the residence halls during any WVU break period:

1. Additional room fees apply ($50 for Football Housing, or $225 for Thanksgiving Break Housing). Full and/or partial refunds will not be issued for cancellations after November 12th (the registration deadline) or if a registered student does not utilize the space during all or part of their registration period. 
   
2. Residents are subject to all policies outlined in the University Student Code of Conduct and Residence Hall Community Standards of Conduct.
3. To ensure everyone's safety, no guests are permitted.
4. Dining halls will be closed during Thanksgiving Break; Mountie Bounty may be used in designated locations. Visit the dining website for more information. 
5. No linens are provided during the break period. 
6. Fitness centers are not open during the break period. 
7. Mail service and package delivery will not be available during the break period. 
8. 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 my residence hall room?

• Take only personal items you will need during winter 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, 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. Help out the planet and recycle what you can.
  
• Unplug coffee makers, curling irons, etc. 
• Do not unplug/turn off your refrigerator. 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. 
• Return "borrowed" utensils. Maybe a few bowls or plates from the dining halls found their way to your room. Drop them off at the dining hall where you found them. We won't ask any questions.