{"id":965,"date":"2025-11-13T13:15:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T13:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/?p=965"},"modified":"2025-11-28T14:24:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:24:59","slug":"leaving-campus-accommodation-this-winter-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/2025\/11\/13\/leaving-campus-accommodation-this-winter-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaving campus accommodation this winter vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Winter vacation is just around the corner! As you\u2019re probably aware, the University will close for the festive break on Friday 22 December 2025, reopening on Friday 2 January 2026.<\/p>\n<header>\n<p class=\"byline author vcard\">So what does this mean for you?<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3 data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"710\">Accommodation with a meal plan<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"914\">If you live in accommodation with an included meal plan (<strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"828\">Keynes College \u2013 blocks F, G, H and I \u2013 and Becket Court<\/strong>), please note that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"911\">your accommodation contract does not cover the winter break<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1098\">Meal plans will pause from\u00a0<strong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1000\">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<ul data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1680\">\n<li data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1231\">\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1231\">You\u2019ll need to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1174\">vacate your room by 10am on Saturday 13 December 2025<\/strong>, and you can return from\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1228\">Saturday 10 January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1358\">Vacation accommodation is available on a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1297\">self-catered basis<\/strong>, giving you access to a kitchen to prepare your own meals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1538\">If you\u2019d like to stay on campus, you can make your Christmas wish come true \u2013 just\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/student.kent.ac.uk\/life\/living-on-campus\/vacation-accommodation#winter\"><strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1487\">book your vacation accommodation online<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0at least\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1535\">one week before your move-out date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1680\">\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1680\">You won\u2019t be able to stay in or access your usual room during the closure, but you can\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1677\">securely leave belongings locked in your room<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1744\">For full details, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/student.kent.ac.uk\/life\/living-on-campus\/vacation-accommodation#winter\"><strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1741\">Vacation Accommodation page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1786\">Self-catered accommodation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"2003\">If you live in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1832\">self-catered accommodation<\/strong>, you\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1864\">don\u2019t need to move out<\/strong>\u00a0over the festive break \u2013 you\u2019re welcome to stay! Just keep in mind that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1981\">campus services will operate differently<\/strong>\u00a0during the closure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2164\">If you plan to remain on campus, please\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2084\">complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VvqpUTI_mkSnIT4_SapempRaj4tZAX1JvEMKH6_iVBpUQzdLVFBVSVNKTzJLNVgzMjVXVFBXR05JMC4u\"><em>Staying on Campus form<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0so 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 \u2013 lucky you!), make sure your accommodation is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/preparing-your-accommodation-for-vacation-or-year-end-departure\/\">ready for your return<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1463\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/files\/2025\/10\/Wordpress-thumb-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6048\" height=\"4032\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What do I need to do before leaving?<\/h3>\n<p>Before you head off, look over our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/canterbury\/living-on-campus\/vacation-accommodation#leaving\">checklist<\/a>\u00a0to ensure your accommodation is in tip-top condition for your return in the New Year.\u00a0<strong>To get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"916\">\u2705\u00a0<strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"561\">Pack up your belongings \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Take all your important items with you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1452\">\u2705\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1253\">Avoid damage when moving out \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Take care when removing items from walls or furniture to avoid causing damage \u2013 for example, adhesive LED light strips can lift paint. Repair costs for any damage may be charged to your account.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1006\">\u2705\u00a0<strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"945\">Switch off and unplug<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Turn off and unplug all electricals (except the fridge).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1265\">\u2705\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1033\">Clear out your food<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Empty your bin and remove all food from your fridge \u2013 no one enjoys dealing with lumpy milk! Non-perishables like tins or dried goods can be donated at the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1212\">Mandela Building<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1249\">Kent Union Building (Woody\u2019s)<\/strong>\u00a0in Park Wood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1265\">Not sure how to clean up before you leave?\u00a0<strong>Check out our handy cleaning videos on YouTube!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1265\">\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z6xGmmnTlXM?si=no-HdLKES_Bf3g4C\"><strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"147\">Bedroom and washroom cleaning<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"150\" \/>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"189\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Fnt_oeFbB5c?si=cF2KSANA_991QTaK\">Cleaning your kitchen and fridge<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\" \/>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/4AYXfNU-uE8?feature=share\"><strong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"218\">Waste and recycling<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1630\">\u2705\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1521\">Secure your room<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Close all windows (leave the vent open), lock your doors, and collect any post or parcels before you go.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1763\">\u2705\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1660\">Return your key or fob<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you live in part-catered accommodation, you\u2019ll also need to\u00a0<strong>return your fob to reception<\/strong>\u00a0to reactivate it for the next term.\u00a0<strong>Make sure you don\u2019t forget this one as it\u2019s important.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Staying in Vacation accommodation?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3821\">If you\u2019ve booked vacation accommodation, you can\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3723\">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<p data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3834\">Remember:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"4033\">\n<li data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3962\">\n<p data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3962\">All meal plans (including\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3889\">Flex Catering Packages<\/strong>)\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3959\">pause from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Saturday 10 January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"4033\">\n<p data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4033\">Only\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/catering\"><strong data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"3998\">limited catering outlets<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0will be open during this period.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-559\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/files\/2022\/11\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Welcome back in 2026!<\/h3>\n<p>We look forward to seeing you return to Kent in the New Year!<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you a wonderful winter break, wherever and however you choose to spend it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter vacation is just around the corner! 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