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As we approach Winter Break, here’s everything your student needs to know about campus operations, residence hall closures, dining schedules, and available support resources during this time. Please share these details with your student to ensure a smooth transition and a restful break.

Academic Dates

• Winter Session Begins: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Winter Session Ends: Friday, January 17, 2025

Residence Halls

Residence Halls That Close for Winter Break

• Closing: Monday, December 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM
• Reopening: Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM

Important Notes for Closing Halls:

• Students must vacate their rooms 24 hours after their last final exam or by December 23 at 7:00 PM.
• Students do not need to fully move out but should pack essential items (e.g., ID, medications, computers, passports) as they will not have access during the break.
• If Winter Break housing is needed, students must submit a request at oncampus.rutgers.edu. Availability is limited and comes at an additional cost.

Checklist Before Leaving:

• Complete the Before-You-Go Checklist to ensure the space is ready for inspections.
• Vacant spaces in shared rooms should be cleared for potential new roommates.

Residence Halls That Remain Open

The following halls will remain open during Winter Break:

• Busch: Nichols Apartments, Richardson Apartments, Silvers Apartments, Buell Apartments, Johnson Apartments
• College Avenue: University Center – Easton Ave Apartments, Frelinghuysen, Honors College, Tinsley, Sojourner Truth Apartments
• Cook/Douglass: Helyar House, Newell Apartments, Starkey Apartments, Henderson Apartments, New Gibbons
• Livingston: Livingston Apartments, Lynton Towers North & South, Quad II

Reduced Services:
If your student is staying on campus, please remind them to plan ahead for reduced services. Resources such as dining, buses, recreation centers, and student centers may have revised hours during Winter Break. While Residence Life offices will be closed from December 22, 2024, through January 2, 2025, duty staff will remain accessible via the phone numbers posted in residence halls.

Dining Services

Last Meal for Fall 2024 Meal Plans:

• Monday, December 23, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Dining Halls Closed:

• Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through Saturday, January 18, 2025

Reopening for Spring 2025:

• Sunday, January 19, 2025: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Monday, January 20, 2025: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Retail Operations:

• Closed from Saturday, December 21, 2024, to Monday, January 20, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Transportation

Winter Break Bus Schedules:
Campus buses will operate on a revised schedule during the break. Students can find up-to-date information through the Rutgers Mobile App.

Support Resources

Basic Needs Support

• Rutgers Student Food Pantry
• Closed: Tuesday Dec. 24,-Jan 7
• Re-Opens: Wednesday January 8
• Emergency Contacts:
• RUPD: 848-932-7211 or 911 for emergencies
• Residence Life Duty Staff: Available via posted hall numbers

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and restful holiday season!