Maple Hall ISU

All residence halls & apartments are open during winter break. There’s nothing you need to do if you plan to be in Ames over break. If you do leave for a few days, please check your email for specific information on what to do if you’ll be gone – things like leaving your heat on and taking your fish home!

Desk/mailrooms will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 17.

For increased security during break, residence hall exterior doors lock at 7 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 16, and will unlock at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan.12, 2023. Carry your keys & ISU card with you at all times. Don’t prop doors open or let strangers into apartments/residence hall buildings.

All policies are enforced during break.

Visitors must be escorted at all times. Anyone who has gained or provided illegal access to the apartments or residence halls during break will be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.

Parking will be enforced in Reserved, General Staff and Medical Permit spots. You will be able to park in any student parking areas.

Staff will enter your room during break to complete room checks, for room repairs and/or for routine maintenance.

Student Wellness can help you succeed by connecting you to resources and programs for support to help you thrive. Visit studentaffairs.iastate.edu/support to discover all the valuable resources that are available to you.

The end of the semester is quickly winding down. Study week quiet hours start on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 11 p.m. and run through the end of the semester! Make sure to study hard, but don’t forget to take a break every night from 9 to 10 p.m. (that’s when quiet hours aren’t in effect – go have some fun!).

Here are some resources you can use to prepare for those final exams—Located across from Maple Hall, the Hixson-Lied Student Success Center has many resources you can use to get organized to study, and to improve those study skills. You can find study skills tips, a five-day study plan, a map of study spots around campus and more!