Meal plans will pause from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Saturday 10 January 2026<\/strong>, so you\u2019ll need to move out during this period unless you book separate vacation accommodation.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to vacate your room by 10am on Saturday 13 December 2025<\/strong>, and you can return from Saturday 10 January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Vacation accommodation is available on a self-catered basis<\/strong>, giving you access to a kitchen to prepare your own meals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n If you\u2019d like to stay on campus, you can make your Christmas wish come true – just book your vacation accommodation online<\/strong><\/a> at least one week before your move-out date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n You won\u2019t be able to stay in or access your usual room during the closure, but you can securely leave belongings locked in your room<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For full details, visit the Vacation Accommodation page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n If you live in self-catered accommodation<\/strong>, you don\u2019t need to move out<\/strong> over the festive break – you\u2019re welcome to stay! Just keep in mind that campus services will operate differently<\/strong> during the closure.<\/p>\n If you plan to remain on campus, please complete the Staying on Campus form<\/em><\/a><\/strong> so we can ensure your heating and other facilities continue to run as normal, and if you\u2019re heading off for the holidays (perhaps to somewhere warmer – lucky you!), make sure your accommodation is ready for your return<\/a>.<\/p>\n Before you head off, look over our checklist<\/a> to ensure your accommodation is in tip-top condition for your return in the New Year. To get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2705 Pack up your belongings –\u00a0<\/strong>Take all your important items with you.<\/p>\n \u2705 Avoid damage when moving out – <\/strong>Take care when removing items from walls or furniture to avoid causing damage – for example, adhesive LED light strips can lift paint. Repair costs for any damage may be charged to your account.<\/p>\n \u2705 Switch off and unplug<\/strong> \u2013 Turn off and unplug all electricals (except the fridge).<\/p>\n \u2705 Clear out your food<\/strong> \u2013 Empty your bin and remove all food from your fridge – no one enjoys dealing with lumpy milk! Non-perishables like tins or dried goods can be donated at the Mandela Building<\/strong> or Kent Union Building (Woody\u2019s)<\/strong> in Park Wood.<\/p>\n Not sure how to clean up before you leave? Check out our handy cleaning videos on YouTube!<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Bedroom and washroom cleaning<\/strong><\/a> \u2705 Secure your room<\/strong> \u2013 Close all windows (leave the vent open), lock your doors, and collect any post or parcels before you go.<\/p>\n \u2705 Return your key or fob<\/strong> \u2013 If you live in part-catered accommodation, you’ll also need to return your fob to reception<\/strong> to reactivate it for the next term. Make sure you don’t forget this one as it’s important.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve booked vacation accommodation, you can collect your vacation room key from your college reception on Friday 12 December 2025<\/strong>. You\u2019ll have time to move your belongings over \u2014 and maybe even hang a few festive decorations!<\/p>\n Remember:<\/p>\n All meal plans (including Flex Catering Packages<\/strong>) pause from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Saturday 10 January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n
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\ud83d\udc49 Cleaning your kitchen and fridge<\/a><\/strong>
\ud83d\udc49 Waste and recycling<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nStaying in Vacation accommodation?<\/h3>\n
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