Breaks and Vacation Information

During fall and spring breaks, all students that wish to remain on-campus must register to stay beforehand on the Residential and Commuter Life (RCL) website.  During winter and summer break, all on-campus residence halls will be closed, and students must make alternative arrangements during that time. You can research the dates for these breaks on the academic calendar webpage.  Many students choose to visit their families in their home country, family and friends in the United States, or travel.  The Office of International Affairs can assist with finding a home-stay family for the break, but this cannot be guaranteed. You are responsible for making your own arrangements for these times and for making sure that you keep all your travel documents with you.

Arrival Information

International Students are encouraged to take advantage of the free transportation to Longwood University from Richmond International Airport (RIC) that is provided at the beginning of each semester. If you wish to use this transportation you must arrive at Richmond International Airport on the scheduled date and send your flight information to Hunter Swanson at least one month in advance. The 2011-2012 academic year schedule is below:

Fall 2011

Arrival: August 15

Departure: December 10

Spring 2012

Arrival: January 14

Departure: May 5

Important Notes:

• You cannot arrive in the United States after the program start date on your I-20 or DS-2019 unless you receive a letter of approval from Longwood University!
• You have a 30 day grace period after the end date listed on your DS-2019 (or 60 days if you have an I-20) during which you may travel in the United States on your student visa.