Thanksgiving Break - 2025

As specified in the online Student Handbook 2025-2026 page 54-55, the residential halls, houses, and Market Square South will close for Thanksgiving Break on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. They will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Classes resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.   

All residents must leave the traditional residential halls, residential houses, and Market Square South no later than Wednesday, November 26 at 9:00 a.m. 

The last meal served in the Dining Hall and the Burrow will be lunch on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The Dining Hall will reopen beginning with breakfast on Monday, December 1, 2025.  The Burrow will also resume normal hours on Monday, December 1. The Dining Hall/Burrow hours are subject to change.

Except for Public Safety, the College will close on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Dining Services, the Burrow, and Health and Counseling Services will not be available during the break. 

*If you live in any of the Hendrix-owned apartments (Hendrix Corner, Clifton Street, Front Street, Huntington, or Market Square Apartments) or SOAR House, you may remain in your place of residence during the Thanksgiving break. However, for safety and maintenance reasons, we ask that you let us know if you’ll be staying for the entire break or when you’ll be leaving and returning. You can let us know your plans here.

Closing Instructions for Thanksgiving Break
Requesting an Extension for the Traditional Residence Halls or Residential Houses
Residing in Hendrix-owned Apartments/SOAR House
Timeline

CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK:
Each resident is responsible for the following:   

• Clean your room prior to leaving.  
• Dispose of all open food and return any dining hall property you may have borrowed.
• Empty all waste baskets into the big trash bin in the hallways.
• Apartment residents: dispose of all open food, throw away any food items that will spoil or attract pests, and empty all trash bins into the dumpster at your building.  
• Do not leave any belongings in lounges, bathrooms, laundry rooms, or hallways.  
• Remove or secure all valuables. The College is not responsible for your property. Please refer to your lease regarding renter’s insurance.
• Do not put any object in front of or on top of the AC unit in your room.  
• Turn off all lights; unplug all electrical appliances (refrigerators and fish tanks may be left plugged in and operating). 
  • Apartment residents: Unplug all unnecessary appliances to help conserve energy.
• Turn the thermostat to a reasonable level (68 or higher). In the winter, doing so will prevent the pipes from freezing.
• Take all items needed during break (ATM card, contacts, prescriptions, cell phone and charger, car and house keys, etc.) Your OneCard will be disabled during the entire Break.
• Close and lock windows.     
• Lower and shut all blinds.
• Lock your door!  
• Traditional residence hall and house residents, sign the bottom of your closing slip.

Re-entry into the traditional residence halls and houses will not be permitted during the break for any reason. Any questions concerning check-out should be directed to the Office of Residential Life.   

After the facilities have officially closed, the Residential Life staff will check rooms for compliance of the above. Improper check-out will result in fines.

REQUESTING AN EXTENSION FOR THE TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE HALLS OR RESIDENTIAL HOUSES:
Students found in the traditional residential halls, residential houses, or Market Square South after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, without prior approval will be asked to leave. A fee of $125.00 will automatically be assessed and added for each day that they are on campus.

Anyone having a conflict with the closing and/or opening date or time must submit a Thanksgiving Break Request Form no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025. The cost to remain on campus during the break is $25 per day. This request should be as detailed as possible. Anyone submitting such a request after the deadline of 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, will automatically be assessed a late request fee of $125.00 to their account if their request is granted. No requests will be reviewed during any period when the College is closed. You will be notified of your break request status by the Office of Residential Life via email by Wednesday, November 19.

Each member of a Hendrix-sponsored group that will be here for all or part of the break must also complete a Thanksgiving Break Request Form no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, which will be approved only after your sponsor sends a roster to housing@hendrix.edu. If you are part of one of these groups, please make sure to specify this on your form.

Maintenance Issues:
If something malfunctions during break period (after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26), residents should contact Public Safety at 501-450-7711 and provide detailed information. A Public Safety officer will notify the on-call Facilities Management staff member regarding the issue.

College Policies:
All College Policies are in effect and will be enforced during the break. Failure to comply may result in immediate removal for the break and possible permanent removal from your place of residence.

Pet Reminder:
For reasons of health, sanitation and personal safety, pets are not allowed in College-owned facilities. This includes pets that are just visiting. The only exceptions to this rule are Approved Assistance Animals and fish. A 20-gallon tank is the largest tank acceptable in any facility. Violations will result in the loss of deposits by all residents of the room or apartment, cleaning charges including possible replacement of carpet, immediate removal of the pet, and a referral to judicial action.   

RESIDING IN HENDRIX-OWNED APARTMENTS/SOAR HOUSE: If you will be residing in a Hendrix-owned apartment or the SOAR House, you do not need to request to stay over the break. However, for safety and maintenance reasons, we ask that you let us know if you’ll be staying for the entire break or when you’ll be leaving and returning. You need to let us know your plans by completing this form.   

All Hendrix and Residence Life policies are in effect at all times. Health, Counseling, and Dining Services will not be available. The RA on duty during the break can be reached at 501-733-1433. If you have a lock-out or maintenance issue over break that warrants immediate assistance, please call Public Safety at 501-450-7711.

Maintenance Issues:
If something malfunctions during break period (after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25), residents should contact Public Safety at 501-450-7711 and provide detailed information. A Public Safety officer will notify the on-call Facilities Management staff member regarding the issue.

College Policies:
All College Policies are in effect and will be enforced during the break. Failure to comply may result in immediate removal for the break and possible permanent removal from your place of residence.

Pet Reminder:
For reasons of health, sanitation and personal safety, pets are not allowed in the College-owned facilities. This includes pets that are just visiting. The only exceptions to this rule are Approved Assistance Animals and fish. A 20-gallon tank is the largest tank acceptable in any facility. Violations will result in the loss of deposits by all residents of the room or apartment, cleaning charges including possible replacement of carpet, immediate removal of the pet, and a referral to judicial action. 

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