Spring Break Closing Information
**UPDATE**
In order to allow our students to support our Women's basketball team at the tournament this weekend, we are allowing all residential students to stay in their building without charge through Sunday at noon!
Go Storm!
All residence halls and apartments will close on Friday, March 7, at 6:00pm for Spring Break. Halls will re-open on Sunday, March 16, at 12:00pm. During this time no student will be permitted in the halls or apartments without having been requested and approved through the Department of Residence Life. Students requesting permission to stay must come to the Student Development Office no later than Friday, February 29, to fill out a Break Housing Contract or fill out the new online form below.
Those who are approved to stay on campus for reasons of their own will be charged according to the schedule below to their student account unless they live in a Theme House or an apartment, or are an International Student. Apartment residents and international students must still sign up on the Apartment Break sign-up sheet in Student Development or use the online form (see form below) to keep their ID cards activated. There is no Break Housing charge for those participating in athletics, a College sponsored trip, student teaching, international students, or those living in apartments or Theme Houses. However, to be approved, your coach, trip-sponsor, etc, must submit your name to Residence Life by the stated deadline. Charges for Break Housing (if applicable) are added to student accounts the week following the end of break.
Before leaving for break, please do the following:
Remove all garbage, including empty beverage containers
Close and lock all windows, close blinds
Turn off all lights
Unplug ALL appliances including refrigerators and aquariums
Dining Services (Pfeiffer and the Grille) are closed during the break period. The last meal served will be lunch Friday, March 7. Normal hours resume on Monday, March 17.
Break Housing Request/Agreement
Break Housing is a service that Simpson offers students who are in need of accommodations beyond their housing contract period. The following rules apply during the duration of stay:
All rules and regulations as outlined in the Simpson College Student Handbook will be in effect during the break period.
Only Simpson students approved to stay over break are allowed in the residence halls. No guests.
There will be Residence Life and Security staff on duty at all times. Periodically these individuals will be walking rounds through the buildings.
All exterior doors to halls will remain locked and are not to be propped open. Your ID will only open your own building.
At any time (24/7/365) you may call Security 515-961-1711 in the case of an emergency, or to reach the Residence Life person on call.
This form/request must be complete to be valid. Filling out the form implies you have read and agree to the above information.
Travel Information
Des Moines (DSM) Airport Information
Everything you need to know about your flight and transportation can be found on the airport website: www.dsmairport.com. Airport parking ranges from $4-$20/day depending on which lot you park in.
Transportation to and from airport
- Capitol Cab (515-282-8111) or Yellow Cab (515-243-1111). One way trip is about $35.
- HIRTA public transit service from Indianola: Call (515) 961-2543 at least 24 hours in advance to see if one of their daily routes fit your schedule. These fares cost $4.00 per ride. Rides needed to airport that don’t correspond to their schedule cost about $1/mile, and should be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. They will try to work you in with one of their regularly scheduled trips.
Greyhound Bus Depot The bus depot at 1107 Keo Way, Des Moines, is serviced by 3 bus companies:
- Greyhound: fare and schedule information 1-800-231-2222; Customer Service: 214-849-8966; http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp. Des Moines Greyhound number: 515-243-1773
- Burlington Trailways: (800) 992-4618 or www.burlingtontrailways.com Des Moines Burlington Trailways number: 515-288-9459
- Jefferson Lines: 800-767-5333 or www.jeffersonlines.com Des Moines Jefferson Lines number: 515-243-5283
Train Travel
The nearest Amtrak train station is Osceola, IA, 30 miles South on Interstate 35. It is located at Main & East Clay Street and its station designation is OSC. Daily stops in Osceola on the California Zephr between California and Chicago. For more information call 1-800-USA RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com.