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.
2019-2020 Vacation Periods
- Thanksgiving break: Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 and reopen at noon Sunday, Dec. 1
- Winter break: Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 and reopen at noon Monday, Jan. 20
- Spring break: Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13 and reopen at noon Sunday, March 22
- Easter break: Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 and reopen at noon Monday, April 13
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.