All residents are eligible to apply for Winter Break Housing. However, only students with a spring assignment are guaranteed a space for the winter as students will need to move into a temporary housing location and then back into their permanent assignment. If necessary it is possible that students will be assigned to a double occupancy room with a roommate for the Winter Break period based on the number of students who apply for Winter Break Housing.
Students can apply for Winter Break Housing via MyHousing beginning on Monday, November 10th.
Note: Students requesting housing during Thanksgiving break housing (November 26th through November 30th) may do so starting on October 20th.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of Winter Break Housing?
Students can view all housing rates on our room and board rates webpage. No meal plan will be available for the winter session. Information on whether or not a Dining location will be open in the Student Center will be forthcoming.
When is the application deadline for Winter Break Housing?
Applications need to be submitted through MyHousing by 11:59pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in order for the student to move in on Monday, December 22, 2025 or Monday, December 29th, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after Sunday, November 30th, 2025, based on availability of spaces. Information on how students will be able to move into their Travers or Wolfe room will be sent to students after they apply and are assigned.
Where do students live for the winter?
For the winter session students may be required to consolidate in to Travers and Wolfe Halls. Specific details and instructions for winter housing locations will be provided closer to the start of this period.
Is there a meal plan associated with Winter Break Housing?
There will not be a meal plan associated with winter housing. Winter Break Housing residents will have ID access to the Townhouse South kitchen (within the South lounge.) Please make appropriate preparations for food over the course of your winter stay.
What if I need to cancel my Winter Break Housing application?
Please contact Residential Education and Housing immediately at housing@tcnj.edu to cancel your winter housing assignment. If possible all cancellations should be submitted before midnight on Monday, December 1, 2025.
What if I am an athlete, international student, or housing insecure student who needs to live on campus over Winter Break?
If you need to live on campus over Winter Break, you will need to apply for Winter Break Housing on MyHousing. All break housing requests can be made through the “Requests and Forms” tab on MyHousing.
What if my question is not answered here?
Please contact Residential Education and Housing at housing@tcnj.edu, 609-771-2301, or 609-771-3455 and we will be more than happy to assist you with any questions you have.