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Housing Information

Thank you for another successful Move-In Day! It was a pleasure to have met so many of you, and we hope that you and your students are settling into a comfortable and healthy routine. If you have any specific questions, you may reach the Porter Housing Office at (831) 459-2746 or jdepage@ucsc.edu.

Thanksgiving Break

Our Thanksgiving Break will start on Thursday, November 26 and last until Sunday, November 29. Students may remain in residence during this time, and do not need to submit a request to do so. However, please keep in mind that the Dining Halls will close after lunch on Wednesday, November 25. They will re-open for dinner on Sunday, November 29.

Winter Break

Our Winter Break will start at noon on December 11 and last until 10am on Monday, January 4. The Dining Hals will close after dinner on Thursday, December 10. They will re-open for brunch on Monday, January 4. Students are not allowed to remain in residence during Winter Break. Students who wish to remain in residence an extra day and/or to move in a day early should meet with the Housing Coordinator to request an extension. Please keep in mind that this request must stem from the student.

Monday, December 21 through Friday, January 1 is a period of Campus Closure. There will be very limited staffing on campus during this time. Please keep this in mind when attempting to contact us during this period.

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