Break Closing and Housing

Winter Stay

Winter Stay housing begins at 9 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024 and ends at 9 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025. All students wishing to remain on campus during break must register. Please note that only students with fall 2024 and spring 2025 housing assignments are eligible for winter stay. 

Please check back in November for more information on registration and fees. Winter Stay registration is a flat rate, and there is no reduced fee for a partial stay. Eligible students want to stay or return early; it may be cheaper to utilize off-campus options. 

Who do I contact if I have a question about Winter Stay?

Please direct all Winter Stay questions to the Winter Stay housing email at winterstayhousing@reslife.rochester.edu.

Finding off-campus places to stay

Note: this is list of local businesses with budget-friendly option. These businesses are not necessarily endorsed by or affiliated with the University of Rochester. This list should be considered a courtesy service and UR is not responsible for the procurement or quality of services by these organizations.

  • RocBnB and Hostel offers dorm-style accommodations, private rooms, and entire apartments
  • AirBnb often has bedroom rental options for $25-$80/night, with discounts for longer stays
    • Tip: search the AirBnB listings using the filter options to limit search results by price range
  • Staybridge Suites Hotel  is a short walk from campus - inquire to see if there is a UR/student discount
  • The RIT Inn and Conference Center is an RIT affiliate hotel - inquire to see if there is a UR/student discount
  • A cost-free option is to ask a friend at UR who lives off-campus if they’d let you stay with them for some or all of the duration you need housing in Rochester for.