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What’s Open During Spring Break?

University and Student Support Services during Spring Break 2024.

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Last Modified: Friday, March 8, 2024 2:42 pm

Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17. Please review the details below concerning specific hours of operations for student services offices. Student services will resume the normal schedule on Monday, March 18.


Center for Writing Excellence (CWE)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Sunday: 4-9 p.m.

Online appointments (Zoom) and face-to-face appointments will be available. CWE will return to their regular schedule on Monday, March 18.


Computing Labs

The computer lending area in the Library will follow the Library Schedule.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The sit down lab in University Hall, 5th Floor (UNIV5007) will be closed for the spring break. Computing Labs will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

If you wish to access services during the winter break, you can do so by calling the CAPS office. To reach a licensed mental health clinician after hours or over break, please call the CAPS front desk at 973-655-5211 and select option ‘2’.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

CAPS will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Dining Venues

Hours of Operation

  • Sam’s Place at Machuga Heights
    • Dates: Saturday, March 9 – Saturday, March 16. Sunday, March 17 (Brunch Service Only)
    • Meals & Hours:
      • Brunch: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
      • Dinner: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
    • Door Rates:
      • Brunch – $12.98
      • Dinner – $15.75
  • Panera Bread (Susan A. Cole Hall)
    • Dates: Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15
    • Hours: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • C-Store/Java Love (Ground Floor of the Student Center)
    • Dates: Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15
    • Hours: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Red Hawk Diner
    • Dates: Sunday, March 17
    • Hours: 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
  • Yella’s
    • Dates: Sunday, March 17
    • Hours: 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
  • Freeman Dining Hall
    • Dates: Sunday, March 17
    • Hours: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Last full day for all dining locations will be Friday, March 8. Starting Saturday, March 9, meal plans will be deactivated until Sunday, March 17 and will resume at 4:30 p.m. on that day.


Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

EMS coverage will be provided 24 hours a day by Mutual Aid services from surrounding jurisdictions when EMS is unavailable. Emergency Medical Services are available 24 hours a day.

Hours of Operation (Office Hours)

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The EMS Office will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


IT Service Desk

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday: Closed
    • Sunday: 12-9 p.m. (No Front Desk Services)

Phone: 973-655-7971
Email: ITservicedesk@montclair.edu

Please feel free to visit our Information Technology page for up to date documentation. The IT Service Desk will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Parking Services

  • Students: Weekend Parking Regulations Apply
    • Weekend Parking Regulations will be in effect from Monday, March 11 through Sunday, March 17, for commuter and resident students with permits issued by Montclair State University. Please review the Parking Regulations web page for detailed information.
    • Please Note: Lot 19 is excluded from weekend regulations.
  • Faculty/Staff: All Parking Regulations Remain the Same
    • Please Note: Faculty and staff permits, both full-time and part-time, will continue to be used as mentioned in the regulations with no changes.

Email questions to parking@montclair.edu or call 973-655-7580. Parking Services will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Red Hawk Central

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Mondays – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (All Services) | 4:30-6 p.m. (Call Services Only)
    • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Call Services Only)
    • Sunday: Closed

Red Hawk Central will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Red Hawk Pantry

Hours of Operation

  • Tuesday, March 12: 12-2 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 14: 12-2 p.m.

Residence Life

Additional Information: Residence Life staff members are available to residential students after business hours by visiting the community’s front desk/main office or calling the Resident Assistant (RA) on Duty.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Residence Life will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Shuttle Services

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. (PWD Service Will Be Available)
    • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (No Saturday Shopper or Train Shuttle)
    • Sunday: Regular Service Resumes at 8 a.m.

Normal Shuttle Service will resume on Sunday, March 17.


Sprague Library

The library’s online resources (eBooks, streaming media, databases, eJournals, research guides and more) are available 24/7 when the building is closed.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday: 12-9 p.m.

Sprague Library will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Student Center

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The Student Center will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Student Health Center

For the health and safety of everyone at Montclair State University, all students must call 973-655-3459 and make an appointment in order to be seen in the University Health Center. Please expect to answer a few screening questions to determine the type of appointment you will need.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The University Health Center will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Student Recreation Center

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.

The Student Recreation Center will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


University Bookstore

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17:
    • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The University Bookstore will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 18.


Operating on Normal Hours of Operation

Center for Academic Success & Tutoring (CAST)

Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

Health Promotion (Drop-In Center)

ID Cards

Office of Student Belonging

Office for Social Justice and Diversity

Postal Services

University Galleries

Veteran/Military Resources Office