<p>In looking over the academic calendar, noticed a lot of breaks during the school year.</p>
<p>Do dorms close over breaks?</p>
<p>Are there any options offered for kids who cannot get home, either due to logistics or financnces?</p>
<p>This would seem to be problematic for international students, much less kids coming from far away.</p>
<p>Dorms closed over Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Break. When I was there, some of the on-campus apartments stayed open over breaks. Not sure if this is still true. In my experience, people who can’t go home often go home with friends who are more local. I know the school also helps set something up if you can’t get home, but nobody I knew actually did this. All just stayed with friends or in someone’s apartment.</p>
<p>Hey there Montegut and Sigka!</p>
<p>This year, the dorms are only closed during Spring and Winter breaks, but a few of the apartment-style buildings remained open. The University has discounted hotel options for students who can’t go home, but they also have a host family program for international students. Of course, I know people who live off-campus or nearby who are hosting friends during the holidays. </p>
<p>…I’m a current SLU student :)</p>
<p>So people can stay over in the dorm during Thanksgiving?</p>
<p>Most definitely-- the RAs will still be there!</p>