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Edinburg Business Office
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CLOSED 12-1 p.m.)
University Center - UC 305
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home@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-3439

Brownsville Business Office
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CLOSED 12-1 p.m.)
Casa Bella Club House
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home@utrgv.edu
(956) 882-7191

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Break periods at times when the Residence Halls and regular university operations are closed. If you have extenuating circumstances and are seeking to make arrangements to leave later/arrive earlier or are requesting to remain on campus, please note the following information and deadlines:

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Break

Request Deadline:

Date Halls Close

Date Halls Re-Open

Notes

Thanksgiving Break

November 20, 2024, at 5 PM

November 27, 2024, at 4 PM

December 1, 2024, at 12 PM

No Additional Cost*

Winter Break

December 5, 2024, at 5 PM

December 12, 2024, at 4 PM

January 19, 2025, at 12 PM

Daily Rate starting December 16, 2024

Spring Break

March 7, 2024, at 5 PM

March 14, 2025, at 4 PM

March 23, 2025, at 12 PM

No Additional Cost*

Summer – Mini Term

May 8, 2024, at 5 PM

May 15, 2025, at 4 PM

N/A

Daily Rate starting May 19, 2024

  *A $50.00 administrative fee may be added for any students submitting their request after the designated deadline for each break.

To submit a Break Housing request for Thanksgiving and/or Winter break, click the button below.

Fall Break Housing Request

Request must include reasons for the need to remain on campus during the requested break. For example:

  • Participation in official university business (sporting event, internships, etc.)
  • Extensive travel restrictions
  • Traveling back home is inconvenient and greater than 90 miles 

Please make sure to read the form carefully and thoroughly, and let your coordinator know if your plans change to avoid additional charges.

Housing and Residence Life Offices


Edinburg Facility

University Center, Rm. 305
Phone: (956) 665-3439 | Fax: (956) 665-5055
Email: home@utrgv.edu

Brownsville Facility

Casa Bella, Clubhouse
Phone: (956) 882-7191 | Fax: (956) 882-6809
Email: home@utrgv.edu

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