Winter Break Housing

After much feedback from the student body, Student Housing will offer a housing option for students who would like to stay in their assigned residence hall room during the time period when the University of San Francisco is closed in observance of the winter holiday. In years past, all students have been required to leave their room spaces for the two-week University closure during December. During the 2023-2024 academic year, Student Housing will be offering Winter Break and Intersession Housing. 

 

Winter Break and Intersession Housing Dates

  • Winter Break Housing Dates: December 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to January 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

  • Intersession Housing Dates: January 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to January 18, 2024.

OPTION 1: WINTER BREAK/INTERSESSION HOUSING

Winter Break Housing covers the time period that the University is closed for the winter holiday. For the 2023-2024 academic year, Winter Break Housing will be offered between December 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to January 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Those who apply and are approved will be able remain in their current Fall booking. Those who sign up for Winter Break will automatically be approved and charged for Intersession as well. There is no option to sign up for just Winter Break Housing.

Details of Winter Break/Intersession Housing:

  • The cost of Winter Break Housing is $350 for the Winter Break Period and $350 for the Intersession Period, so a total cost of $700.

  • St. Anne's, Loyola Village, Fulton Flats, and Fulton House: Students who live in these halls will not be charged any extra amount for living on-campus during Winter Break and Intersession Housing, since they signed 10-month contracts. Students of these halls are still required to apply for our records. To view your specific housing contract, please visit the Forms and Documents page.

  • Winter Break Housing charges will cover the entire winter period and will not be prorated should a student only need housing for a portion of the break period. The only consideration will be students who request a late stay of 24-48 hours past fall closing and receive approval in advance. These students will be charged the daily summer rate of $41.The winter break housing charges will be placed on their account during the first week of December 2023. (This includes those who need Late Stay in December.)

OPTION 2: INTERSESSION HOUSING ONLY

Intersession Housing covers the time the University is open and Intersession classes are occurring. Students can apply for just this session and will be moving back into their Academic Year booking as an early arrival for Intersession on January 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Details of Intersession Housing:

  • The cost of Intersession Housing is $350.

  • St. Anne's, Loyola Village, Fulton Flats, and Fulton House: Students who live in these halls will not be charged any extra amount for living on-campus during Intersession Housing, since they signed 10-month contracts. Students of these halls are still required to apply for our records. To view your specific housing contract, please visit the Forms and Documents Page.

  • Intersession Housing charges will cover the entire Intersession period and will not be prorated should a student only need housing for a portion of the break period. The only consideration will be students who request an early arrival and receive approval in advance. These students will be charged the daily summer rate of $41 (not to exceed $350).

  • The intersession housing charges will be placed on their account during the first week of December 2023. (This includes early arrivals for Spring.)

Session Rates:

  • Option 1- Winter Break/Intersession Housing: $700 for the period of 12/16/23-1/18/24 (Winter Break and Intersession). There is no option for just Winter Break Housing.

  • Option 2- Intersession Housing Only: $350 for the period of 1/2/24- 1/18/24.

How do I apply for Winter Break and/or Intersession Housing?

The Winter Break and/or Intersession Housing Application will be available in September through USFRooms. The deadline to apply for Winter Break and/or Intersession Housing is Friday, November 3rd by 11:59 p.m. PST. Late applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

Who is eligible to apply for Winter Break Housing?

For the fall 2023 semester, all residents are eligible to apply for Winter Break and/or Intersession Housing, and, if approved, would be permitted to remain in their fall rooms. 

*Residents living in St. Anne's, Loyola Village, Fulton Flats, and Fulton House still need to apply for Winter Break Housing. Please note that all St. Anne's, Loyola Village, Fulton Flats, and Fulton House residents will not be assessed an additional cost for Winter Break  or Intersession housing because they have already accepted 10-month contracts, and their rates already include the cost of Winter Break and Intersession Housing. 

If I live in Fall Housing and do not stay for Winter Break Housing, am I charged a fee? 

No, the Winter Break Housing fee is only applied to students' accounts who opt into Winter Break Housing. 

Is there a special application process for Winter Break and Intersession Housing? How do I apply? 

Yes. The 2023-2024 housing application, for current residents, will include a request section that asks students if they are interested in Winter Break Housing. Students will need to click the button to express their interest in Winter Break Housing in order for the Student Housing office to keep a record of this.

Please note that for fall 2023 all residents will need to submit the Winter Break and Intersession Housing application that will go live in September regardless if they opted in on their 2023-2024 housing application previously.

Can I opt out of the Loyola Village Winter Break Housing option to minimize costs? 

No. All students who self-select a room in Loyola Village through the continuing student housing selection process or who accept a space in Loyola Village after being on the waitlist agree to the contract terms and rates for this community. There is no ability to have a reduced cost due to a lack of presence during the designated winter period. 

*This applies to Fulton House, Fulton Flats, and St. Anne’s too.*

Will I get more flexi since I am staying on campus throughout the university's winter closure? 

Students will not get more flexi for being on campus longer than students who don't opt into Winter Break Housing. If you live here during Winter Break and/or Intersession Housing, you will not be able to increase your flexi meal plan. Students who opt into the Winter Break and/or Intersession Housing option are strongly encouraged to monitor their flexi spending throughout early January. You are not charged for a meal plan during the Winter Break and/or Intersession Housing period, as dining options will be limited. 

Will dining facilities be open during Winter Break Housing? 

Please note that dining operations will close on December 16th and reopen on January 2nd with limited hours. More information regarding dining hours during intersession will be provided prior to January 2nd.

If I stay for Winter Break Housing, will I be able to stay in my room until the Spring semester starts? 

If you sign a contract for Winter Break Housing, you will be automatically granted intersession housing, so you will be able to stay in your room. At no point will you be required to vacate your space during the winter break time period. Please note that there is an additional $350 charge if you stay in your room during Intersession. You will be billed for the winter break and intersession time period if you sign-up for winter break housing.

Will residence hall front desk services be limited during Winter Break Housing & Intersession Housing? 

Yes. Desks and the services provided by the desks will be limited during Winter Break Housing AND Intersession Housing. More information regarding Winter Break Housing & Intersession Housing desk services will be provided in December.  Please Note: Package and mail service will not be available during the limited desk operations.

If an emergency arises, will there be staff to respond? 

Yes. There will be Student Housing and Community Living live-in professional staff members on-call and able to respond to any issues that may arise. Additionally, Public Safety will still operate during the Winter Break & Intersession Housing periods. 

Do I need to be enrolled in intersession courses in order to live on-campus during intersession?

No, continuing fall residents staying on campus for the spring semester do not have to be enrolled in intersession courses in order to apply and to live on-campus during intersession.

Have any further questions? 

Feel free to contact our office at 415-422-6824 or at studenthousing@usfca.edu. Please note that the main Student Housing office will be closed for the winter holiday starting December 21st, 2023 at 4 p.m. and will re-open on January 2, 2024 at 10 a.m.