Need-to-know Info for Thanksgiving break

How to get home, campus closures, other helpful updates

By ABBY EVANS '28

November 22, 2024

The leaves are falling, midterms are graded, and Halloween has passed. Now the next milestone to check off the list is Thanksgiving break. We’ve collected information about different campus closures, building hours changes and other important information.

Free BWI or Penn Station Shuttle Update

Parking and Transportation Services is offering a FREE shuttle to BWI Airport or Penn Station when you reserve a seat on the Thanksgiving Break BWI-Penn Shuttle.

Tiger students, faculty and staff are welcome to ride the following shuttles:

5 or 7 p.m. shuttle on Fri., Nov. 22
1, 3 or 5 p.m. shuttle on Mon., Nov. 25, and Tues., Nov. 26
returning shuttle at either 5 or 7 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 1

The shuttles will depart from the Union Garage bus loop. Reserve a seat now.

Housing Closures

All traditional residence halls will close at 9 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will reopen at 12 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 1. Tigers cannot stay in their dorm rooms over break.

Apartment communities and residence halls with nine-month contracts, Residence Tower and Harris Hall will remain open. Community centers will be closed, but resident assistant staff will be on call if they’re needed.

Modified Campus Rec Hours

Tues., Nov. 26

Campus Rec Center: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Burdick Pool: Closed
Outdoor Adventure Center: Closed
Turf Field: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Membership and Guest Services: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 27, through Sat., Nov. 30

Campus Rec Center: Closed
Burdick Pool: Closed
Outdoor Adventure Center: Closed
Turf Field: Closed
Membership and Guest Services: Closed

Sun., Dec. 1

Campus Rec Center: Noon to 9 p.m.
Burdick Pool: Closed
Turf Field: Noon to 9 p.m.
Membership and Guest Services: Noon to 9 p.m.

Modified Dining Hours

TU Dining Services will have updated schedules over the break, beginning on Tues., Nov 21. All locations will resume their normal hours on Mon., Dec. 2.

The 24/7 Tigers Express Mart will be open throughout the break.

Tues., Nov. 21

Glen Dining Hall

7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Newell Den

Newell Dining Hall: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Food Lab: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Zaydee’s Delicatessen: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Burgers + Fries: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

West Village Commons

West Village Dining Hall: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Panda Express: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Green House Juice Café: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

University Union

Chick-Fil-A: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jack’s Burrito: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Roar Pizza Co.: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bento Sushi: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Halal Shack: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local Restaurant Row: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Den @ PAWs: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dunkin: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cafés

7720 Café: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LA Café: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ARTisan Café: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Science Café: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HP Café: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Other

Starbucks: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Au Bon Pain: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Training Table: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 22

West Village Dining Hall

7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All other locations closed, except Tiger Express.

Thurs., Nov. 23 – Sat., Nov. 25

All dining locations closed, except Tiger Express.

Sun., Nov. 26