Thanksgiving Break
- CLOSING: Residence communities close at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26.
- OPENING: Communities reopen at 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday, November 30.
QUICK LINKS:
Register for break housing
University Dining Hours by Location
leaving for break
returning to campus
Daily service notifications/parking
limited services
How to Register
Complete the Break Housing Form in the Housing & Dining Portal by Friday, November 21.
- Registration opens on Monday, November 10.
- There is no additional fee for Thanksgiving Break.
Limited Services
- Meals are not provided over break.
- Front Desk hours are limited. Desks are open 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, closed on Thanksgiving Day, and open 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, November 28-29.
- The Stadium Heights Office will follow this schedule.
- There is no mail/package service Wednesday, November 26-Sunday, November 30.
- Lobby doors unlock at 10 a.m. and lock at 6 p.m.
Leaving for Thanksgiving Break
The residence communities close at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
- Close and lock your window.
- Remove trash from room.
- Return to-go containers.
- Close your blinds.
- Unplug electronics except for refrigerator.
- Turn off all lights.
- Close your room door.
- Take your car home.
- Turn off air conditioner and fan (Standard Rooms)
Daily Service Notifications/Parking
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24:
- Julia Sears residents may load their vehicle along the approved curb with their hazards on. Vehicle must return to permitted lot after loading.
- Crawford and McElroy residents may load their vehicle in validated Guest stalls (Lot 15 by McElroy and Lot 14a by Crawford). Hazards must be on while loading. Vehicle must return to permitted lot after loading.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25:
- Julia Sears residents may load their vehicle along the approved curb with their hazards on. Vehicle must return to permitted lot after loading.
- Crawford and McElroy residents may load their vehicle in validated Guest stalls (Lot 15 by McElroy and Lot 14a by Crawford). Hazards must be on while loading. Vehicle must return to permitted lot after loading.
- Campus recreation facilities close at 6 p.m. and reopen on Monday, December 1 at 7 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26:
- Front Desks open 8-10 a.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- At 6 a.m. parking enforcement of Dark Green, Light Green, and stripe lots will stop to allow easier access for loading. The curbside loading and Validation GUEST stalls are allowed on this day. Gold, Flowbird timed stalls (non-guest stalls), and accessibility stalls are enforced this day until 6:30 p.m.
- Thanksgiving room safety checks take place beginning at 9 a.m. During this time, Residential Life staff will enter all rooms to perform safety checks.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28:
- Parking enforcement stops, except for overnight parking. If students are staying on campus, they must park in Lots 1, 2, 20a South Dark Green, 14 Stripe, or 16. All other areas are subject to ticketing.
Returning to Campus
Residence Communities reopen at 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday, November 30.
- Front Desks open at noon on Sunday, November 30.
- The University Dining Center will open at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 30. Chet's Place and the 1872 Grill will reopen at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 30.
- Students should return to their permitted parking lot by 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 30 or they will be subject to ticketing.
- Unloading from Thanksgiving Break will be allowed on Sunday, November 30 on the approved curb in front of Julia Sears, Crawford approved curb, and Lot 15 validated GUEST stalls. Hazards must be turned on and 15-minute time limit will be in effect. Vehicles must return to their permitted lot after unloading. All other areas will have normal parking enforcement.
- Parking enforcement resumes to normal operations on Monday, December 1.
University Dining Hours by Location
Monday, November 24:
- University Dining Center: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Chet's Place: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. (midnight)
- 1872 Grill: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Einstein's Bagels: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Starbucks: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Union Grill: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Seasons: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Rotating Concept: 10: 30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Hissho Sushi: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Garbanzo's: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Firehouse Subs: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Taco Bell: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Chick-fil-A: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25:
- University Dining Center: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Chet's Place: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 1872 Grill: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Einstein's Bagels: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Starbucks: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Union Grill: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Seasons: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Rotating Concept: 10: 30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Hissho Sushi: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Garbanzo's: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Firehouse Subs: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Taco Bell: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Chick-fil-A: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26:
- Starbucks: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Union Grill: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
