What you need to know about Thanksgiving break

Everything the TU community needs to know about campus during the break

By Megan Bradshaw on November 18, 2018

Two students under fall trees

The term is winding down, with Commencement fast approaching. But first, Thanksgiving. 

Here’s what you need to know for break.

Housing

All dormitory-style housing will close at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and reopen at noon on Sunday, Nov. 25. Apartment-style living areas will remain open throughout the break.

Health and safety inspections began at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 and will continue until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20. 

Free shuttle

TU students, faculty and staff can take a free shuttle to and from Penn Station and BWI Marshall Airport on Nov. 19–20 and Nov. 26. The shuttle will depart campus from the Union Garage Bus Slip, on the ground level of Union Garage.

Reservations and a valid TU ID are required. Riders should allow ample time for traffic or any applicable security checks at BWI Marshall Airport or Penn Station. This service is provided on a first come, first served basis. Go to Bit.ly/TUSHUTTLE to reserve a seat.

The Thanksgiving Break BWI/Penn Station shuttle schedule is as follows:

Departure Schedule—Union Garage Bus Slip to Penn Station & BWI Departure Terminal:

  • Nov 19 – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
    Nov 20 – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.

Returning Schedule—BWI International Terminal & Penn Station to Union Garage Bus Slip

  • Nov 26th– 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

The returning schedule times for Penn Station are 15 minutes after the pick-up from BWI International Terminal.

For additional information, please visit the Parking & Transportation Services website[BROKEN LINK] or call 410-704-PARK.

Dining

Please note that meal limitations at TU convenience stores are not in effect.

  • Tuesday, Nov. 20
    7720 Cafe—7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
    Arts Cafe—7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Au Bon Pain—7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Cafe Enactus—closed
    The Den—7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Einstein Bros. Bagels—7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Glen Marketplace—7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Glen Micromart—11 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Liberal Arts Cafe—7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Newell Dining Hall—7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Outtakes—10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Panda Express—10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Patuxent—11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
    Paws—7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Piadina—closed
    RecFuel—11 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Starbucks—7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Susquehanna—10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    West Village Dining Hall—7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 21–Saturday, Nov. 24
    All dining locations closed
  • Sunday, Nov. 25
    The Den—4:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
    Glen Marketplace—4:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
    Newell Dining Hall—4:30–7 p.m.
    Outtakes—4:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
    Panda Express—4:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
    Paws—4:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
    Piadina—4:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
    West Village Dining Hall—4:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 26
    All dining locations resume normal hours of operation