Break and Recess Housing

Outlined here are operational and service changes, hall closures, and application requirements during the academic breaks. Find out when and how students can remain on campus if needed, and what services are (or are not) available during those periods. 

Break Periods and Recess Periods

Break and recess periods indicate a change in Residential Life operations:

  • Break periods: residence halls remain open, but may have modified levels of student support
  • Recess periods: residence halls are closed to all students

Please note that the recess and break periods on this page are approximate; review the FIT Academic Calendar for specific dates.

Break and Recess Housing Details
Time Period Operational changes Application Info

Spring Break
One week in March or April

Residence halls remain open with no additional cost. Dining halls are closed.

You do not need to apply; you may remain in residence.

Summer Break
End of spring semester in late may to early August

Residence halls are open on a modified operation.  Additional costs apply. Dining halls are closed. 

Summer housing application is required.

Summer Recess
Early August to the beginning of the fall semester

Residence halls are closed to all students.

not applicable

Thanksgiving Recess
late November

Residence halls remain open with no additional cost to students. Dining halls are closed.

You do not need to apply,; you may remain in residence.

Winter Holiday Recess
End of fall semester to the the beginning of winter term (early January)

Residence halls are closed to all students.

not applicable

Winter Break
From winter term in early January to the beginning of spring semester

Residence halls are open on a modified operation.  Additional costs apply. Dining halls are closed. 

Winter application is required. You must have both a fall and spring housing assignment.

Emergency Housing Options

FIT provides limited emergency housing options for students facing housing insecurity, or other hardships. Generally emergency housing is not available during recess periods. If you require more information about this, please contact the Dean of Student's Office. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you may leave items in your room between the fall and spring semesters, but remember to take home anything you will need while the residence halls are closed, such as medication.

Some students may also leave items between the end of summer and beginning of fall on a limited and pre-approved basis. 

If you are looking for short term stay options, these are some of the places other students have used.

Please note: These resources do not have any affiliation with the Fashion Institute of Technology. FIT does not endorse any specific site nor do we vet any listings. When conducting a short term housing search, please be aware of scams, do not send money before viewing an apartment, and be careful about the information you provide. 

  • Hostelworld
  • Vrbo
  • Airbnb

Rates are specific to room types and may vary pending what facilities are operating over the summer and winter term. Both can be found in your Housing Portal prior to the application opening.