All residence halls are closed during Thanksgiving, winter, spring and Easter break, and students are expected to vacate their residence hall by the specified closing. Only students who submit a request through the Office of Residence Life will be considered for approval to stay on campus during break periods.
2020-2021 Vacation Periods
- Thanksgiving break: Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 and reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29
- Winter break: Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 and reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10
- Spring break: Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Friday, March 12 and reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 21
- Easter break: Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 and reopen at 9 a.m. Monday, April 5
Travel Information
Travel sources and accommodations in and around Newport include:
- Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA): Offers bus and trolley services around the city of Newport and throughout the state of Rhode Island. Students ride for free when they present their Salve Regina ID.
- Gateway Center: Offers bus services such as Peter Pan and Megabus along with airport shuttles. Located in downtown Newport.
- Amtrak: Stations are located in Kingston and Providence. Both stations are on the RIPTA bus route.