What’s Open During for Winter 2026
University and Student Support Services during Winter 2026.
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As we head into winter, 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! Whether you need a place to warm up, study or get support, you’ll continue to have options as campus settles into the winter season!
General Access to Campus
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, through 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2026, all academic and administrative buildings will remain locked for the winter semester.
Students who already have approved after-hours access will retain those permissions. 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 University 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
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Campus The OTWASS website for more information.
Center for Writing Excellence
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Thursday, December 18 – Tuesday, December 23: 11a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Monday, January 5, 2026 – Thursday, January 8, 2026: 11a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, January 9, 2026: 11am – 3pm
- Monday, January 12, 2026 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026: 11am – 7pm
Additional Information: Visit the Center for Writing Excellence website for more information.
Computing Labs
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Information Commons Lab University Hall, Room 5007
- Monday – Friday: Closed
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Sprague Library Laptop Lending Lab
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Computing Labs website for more information.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Free teletherapy for students is available through Uwill. Visit the Counseling and Psychological Services for more information.
Dining Venues
Make sure you use any remaining meal plan blocks before midday Thursday, December 18, since unused blocks WON’T carry over or be refunded and can’t be used during winter break. Flex dollars WILL roll over into break and spring as long as you’re registered. Learn More!
Thinking about switching your dining plan for spring? Now’s the time to review your options and choose what works best for you. Explore Dining Options.
Friday, December 19 – Wednesday, January 14
- Freeman Dining Hall: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Panera: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Closed 1/9)
- Java Love / C-Store: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dining hours are subjected to change. Visit the Dining Services website for more information.
Friday, December 19 – Tuesday, January 13, 2026
There are no open dining venues during winter 2026.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Schweitzer Dining Hall: 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Additional Information: Visit the Dining Services website for more information.
Disability Resource Center
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Disability Resource Center website for more information.
Health Promotion (Drop-In Center)
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Health Promotion (Drop-In Center) website for more information.
ID Cards
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Cole Hall and Student Center
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the ID Cards website for more information.
IT Service Desk
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, December 24: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday, December 25: Closed
- Friday, December 26 – Wednesday, December 31: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Phone Support Only)
- Thursday, January 1, 2026: Closed
- Friday, January 2, 2026 – Thursday, January 15, 2026: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
For all Postal Services Functions, Including Central Receiving
- Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Postal Services website for more information.
Red Hawk Central
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, December 24: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (All Services); 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Phone Services Only)
- Thursday, December 25: Closed
- Friday, December 26: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Phone Services Only)
- Saturday, December 27: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Phone Services Only)
- Monday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 31: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Phone Services Only)
- Thursday, January 1, 2026: Closed
- Friday, January 2, 2026: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (All Services); 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Phone Services Only)
- Saturday, January 3, 2026: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Phone Services Only)
- Monday, December 1 – Monday, December 15
- Monday & Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 16 – Tuesday, December 23:
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 24: Available virtually and on Montclair’s campus.
- Thursday, December 25 – Thursday, January 1, 2026: Closed
Red Hawk Pantry
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Wednesday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Red Hawk Pantry website for more information.
Residence Life
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- 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
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday – Sunday: Closed
Additional Information: Visit the Sprague Library website for more information.
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday – 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
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 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
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursdays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Additional Information: Visit the Bloomfield Campus Student Health Center website for more information.
Student Recreation Center
Wednesday, December 17 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Student Recreation Center will close on Wednesday, December 17, 6 p.m. and remain closed until Friday, January 16 ,2026. The Student Recreation Center will re-open on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6 a.m.
Additional Information: Visit the Student Recreation Center website for more information.
University Bookstore
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Visit the University Bookstore website for more information.
University Galleries
Thursday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Monday – Friday: Closed
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Visit the University Galleries website for more information.