University Housing closes for break periods and students are expected to depart from the residence halls during those breaks. Please see below for specific information on the various breaks, the process for signing up for break housing when applicable, and other information regarding the closing of the residence halls.
General Closing Information
Residence halls close for Winter Break and Summer, but remain open during Fall Break and Spring Break.
- Students may access and remain in their rooms during Fall and Spring Breaks. Access to the halls during Winter Break and between contract terms (spring鈥搒ummer or summer鈥揻all) is provided for students who have completed and received approval for a Break Stay request.
- Hall closings are referred to as Operation Move-Out (OMO).
- Closing information is shared through multiple channels, including email, flyers, bulletin boards, floor meetings, and RA communications. Students are encouraged to review this information and reach out with any questions or concerns.
- Information about Winter OMO begins in early鈥搈id November. Spring OMO information is shared after Spring Break.
- More general housing policies and procedures can be found in the Residential Community Guide.
- Remove all trash
- Check all drawers, closets, and shelves; remove all personal belongings.
- Remove all trash, food, and perishable items from:
- Refrigerator & freezer
- Cabinets, drawers, counters
- Trash cans and recycling bins
- Wipe down all appliances, countertops and surfaces.
- Clean toilets, showers, and bathroom areas.
- Vacuum/sweep/mop all floors; remove items from floors.
- If you are not Returning for Spring:
- Clean the refrigerator and freezer thoroughly
- Close and lock interior/exterior doors
- Lower all blinds and lock windows
- First-floor residents: Insert window safety stick (submit a work order if missing).
- Adjust the thermostat
- Winter auto heat – 60掳 (Statesboro) or 70掳 (Savannah)
- Spring auto cool – 72掳 (Statesboro) or 72掳 (Savannah)
Halls close on May 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Residence halls close at NOON on Sunday, May 10 on all campuses (Savannah, Swainsboro, Statesboro) for ALL students who are not approved for late or break stay.
- Graduating residents ONLY 鈥� Residence Halls Close:
- Savannah: close at 12:00 PM on May 14
- Statesboro: close at 5:00 PM on May 14
- Swainsboro: close at 12:00 PM on May 15
Residents remaining in the halls after NOON on May 10 (or after the approved closing time for graduating/late鈥憇tay residents) will be charged $50 per portion of each hour. This includes time spent in Clubhouses and common spaces. Students may wait elsewhere on campus (e.g., Library or Union). Only residents approved for late or break stay may remain in the halls past closing.
Closing Hall Meetings and Newsletters
Every community is offering a series of floor meetings from April 20th-29th. Residents can find their community-specific list of OMO floor meetings around the building and on bulletin boards. Residents are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to attend the floor meeting time that works best for them. RAs will cover more important OMO information and be available to answer questions.
Community Desk Hours
(Statesboro and Savannah Only) Each community desk will be open for extended hours starting on May 3rd. Each desk will close for the Spring staring at 5 p.m. on May 10th.
Only residents approved for may remain in the halls past closing.
Late / Break Stay Requests
- Requests are required for graduating students, late stays, or residents transitioning from spring to summer housing.
- Students must submit the appropriate request via the Housing Portal in MyGeorgiaSouthern by NOON on May 8. Requests after this time will incur a $50 late fee.
- $100 charge applies to residents staying between spring closing (May 10) and summer move鈥慽n (May 17), and who are living in University Housing for both spring and summer terms.
Spring鈥憈o鈥慡ummer Moves (May 17)
- Students who remain from spring to summer must complete their moves at the following times on Sunday, May 17. Students unable to move during these times are not eligible for Break Stay.
- Savannah: Move between 10:00 AM鈥�2:00 PM
- Statesboro: Move between 12:00 PM鈥�5:00 PM
- Residents not fully moved out and checked out by the deadline will be charged a $500 late fee.
Summer Housing applications are now open in the Housing Portal.