Spring Break - 2026

As specified in the online Student Handbook 2025-2026  page 54-55, the traditional residence halls, houses, and Market Square South will close for Spring Break on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. They will reopen at noon on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at noon. The last meal served in the Dining Hall and the Burrow will be lunch on Friday, March 20, 2026. Residence facilities will reopen on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at noon. The cafeteria will reopen beginning with breakfast on Monday, March 30, 2026. The Burrow will resume normal hours on Monday, March 30, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.  

All residents must leave the traditional halls, houses, and Market Square South no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026 by 9:00 a.m.

If you live in any of the Hendrix-owned apartments (Clifton Street A-H, Front Street, HDX Corner, Huntington, the Village Apartments - MSN/MSE) or SOAR House, you may remain in your place of residence during Spring 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/returning. If anyone residing in an apartment stays, regardless of where they live, they MUST let us know via this online form. You can let us know your plans here. If you do not complete the form by the deadline and live in the Hendrix-owned apartments or SOAR House, there will be a late request fee of $125 placed on your student account.

Hendrix Campus will be open over Spring Break during normal business hours. Residential buildings will be closed during this time.

Closing Instructions for Spring Break
Requesting an Extension to Stay Past Closing
Residing in Hendrix-owned Apartments/SOAR House
Timeline

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

• Clean your room prior to leaving.  
• Dispose of all open food stuff 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 outside your building.
• Do not leave any belongings in friends rooms, lounges, bathrooms, laundry rooms, hallways, etc..
• Remove or secure all valuables.
• Do not put any object in front or on top of the AC unit in your room.   
• Turn off all lights; unplug all electrical appliances (refrigerator, fish tanks may be left plugged in and operating).  
  • Apartment residents: Unplug all unnecessary appliances to help conserve energy.
• Depending on the current temperature in March, turn the thermostat to a reasonable level (68 or higher) on Cool. If there is a chance of freezing temperatures, please turn the thermostat to a reasonable level (68 or higher) on Heat.
• Take all items needed during break (ATM card, contacts, prescriptions, cell phone and charger, car and house keys, etc.)  Your One-card will be disabled during the entire Break.  
• Close and secure windows.     
• First floor residents must lower and close their blinds.
• LOCK YOUR DOOR! 
• All residents leaving for Spring Break need to complete the QR Code for Spring Break Checkout located in your building and/or GroupMe.

Re-entry will NOT be permitted during the break for any reason. 

Any questions concerning check-out should be directed to your Area Coordinator. Traditional Halls - Tess Fritschie, Hendrix-Owned Apartments/Houses/MSS - Tiana Briggs. You are responsible for the condition of your room; please communicate with your roommate(s) prior to leaving to assure that everything above is accomplished.

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, RESIDENTIAL HOUSE, OR MARKET SQUARE SOUTH:
Students found in the traditional residence halls, residential houses, or Market Square South after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026 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 Spring Break Request Form no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. The cost to remain on campus 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. Monday, March 9, 2026, 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 Residential Buildings are closed. You will be notified of your break request status by a member of the Residential Life Staff via email by Friday, March 13, 2026.

Each member of a Hendrix-sponsored group that will be here for all or part of the break must also complete a Spring Break Request Form, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, which will be approved only after your sponsor/coach/advisor 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 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026) 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 of any kind are not allowed in the College-owned facilities. This includes pets that are just visiting. The only exceptions to this rule are 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 reside in a Hendrix-owned apartment or SOAR House, you may remain in your place of residence during Spring break, however, for safety and maintenance reasons you MUST let us know if you’ll be staying for the entire break or when you’ll be leaving/returning. You can let us know your plans here. 

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 Saturday, March 21, 2026) 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 of any kind are not allowed in the College-owned facilities. This includes pets that are just visiting. The only exceptions to this rule are 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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