What’s Open During for Thanksgiving Break 2025
University and Student Support Services during the 2025 Thanksgiving Break.
Posted in: Announcements, Deadlines, Dine on Campus, Facilities, Parking and Shuttle, Red Hawk Central, Uncategorized
As you get ready for Thanksgiving break, we know many Red Hawks will be staying on or around campus. To help you plan ahead, the university is keeping a number of essential services and student-focused resources available throughout the holiday period! Whether you need a place to eat, study, or get support, you’ll still have options while campus quiets down for the week.
General Access to Campus
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, through 7 a.m. on Monday, December 1, all academic and administrative buildings will remain locked for the Thanksgiving break.
Students who already have approved after-hours access will retain those permissions during the break. Faculty and staff will continue to have 24/7 ID card access.
Please Note: University Police and Facilities staff will not be granting building access during this period. Access will be monitored and individuals must have their Montclair ID card with the proper access permissions to enter any building.
For any emergency or suspicious situation, please contact University Police Dispatch at 973-655-5222.
University and Student Support Services
Center for Academic Success & Tutoring | OTWASS
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Campus The OTWASS website for more information.
Center for Writing Excellence
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday – Saturday: Closed
- Sunday, November 30: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Additional Information: Visit the Center for Writing Excellence website for more information.
Computing Labs
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
Information Commons Lab University Hall, Room 5007
- Wednesday – Sunday: Closed
Sprague Library Laptop Lending Lab
- Wednesday, November 26: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Computing Labs website for more information.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Free teletherapy for students is available through Uwill. Visit the Counseling and Psychological Services for more information.
Dining Venues
For students staying on campus, your meal plan will remain active and available for use throughout the break.
Students attending brunch on Thanksgiving Day at Freeman or Schweitzer Dining Halls will also be able to pick up a pre-packed Thanksgiving dinner upon exit!
Wednesday, November 26
- Freeman Dining Hall: 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Dunkin’ Donuts: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Panera Bread: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, November 27
- Freeman Dining Hall: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday, November 28
- Freeman Dining Hall: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 29
- Freeman Dining Hall: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 30
- Freeman Dining Hall: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | 4–7:30 p.m.
- Sam’s Place: 4–8:30 p.m.
- Yella’s: 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Wednesday, November 26
- Schweitzer Dining Hall: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 27
- Schweitzer Dining Hall: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Pre-packed Thanksgiving dinner available to go!
Friday, November 28 – Saturday, November 29
- Schweitzer Dining Hall: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 30
- Schweitzer Dining Hall: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 4–7 p.m.
Additional Information: Visit the Dining Services website for more information.
Disability Resource Center
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Disability Resource Center website for more information.
Health Promotion (Drop-In Center)
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Health Promotion (Drop-In Center) website for more information.
ID Cards
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
Cole Hall and Student Center
- Wednesday, November 26: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the ID Cards website for more information.
IT Service Desk
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday and Thursday: Closed
- Friday, November 28: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ticket Support Only itservicedesk@montclair.edu (No Phones, No Walk In)
- Saturday, November 29: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ticket Support Only itservicedesk@montclair.edu (No Phones, No Walk In)
- Sunday, November 30: 12–5 p.m. Ticket Support and Phone Support Only (No Walk Ins)
Additional Information: Visit the IT Service Desk website for more information.
Parking Services
A valid permit is required to park on campus. Please carefully review the information below before purchasing your permit. You can view full details about the Parking Regulations.
Postal Services
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
For all Postal Services Functions, Including Central Receiving
- Monday – Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Postal Services website for more information.
Red Hawk Central
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (All Services); 4:30–6 p.m. (Phone Services Only)
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Red Hawk Pantry
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Red Hawk Pantry website for more information.
Residence Life
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Residence Life staff members are available to residential students throughout the Thanksgiving Break by visiting their community’s front desk/office. If the front desk/office is closed, you can call the Community Assistant or Resident Assistant on Duty number for assistance. Phone numbers are posted on entrances to residence halls. Visit the Residence Life website for more information.
Shuttle Services
See the Shuttle Services website for shuttle schedules.
University Libraries
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Sprague Library website for more information.
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Bloomfield College Library website for more information.
Student Center
See the full schedule of hours on the Student Center website.
Student Health Centers
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Montclair Campus Student Health Center website for more information.
Bloomfield Health Center
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Bloomfield Campus Student Health Center website for more information.
Student Recreation Center
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, November 27: Closed
- Friday, November 28: Closed
- Saturday, November 29: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday, November 30: 8 a.m. – Midnight
Additional Information: Visit the Student Recreation Center website for more information.
University Bookstore
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday, November 26: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Visit the University Bookstore website for more information.
University Galleries
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30
- Wednesday – Sunday: Closed
Visit the University Galleries website for more information.