What’s Open During Winter Break?

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:39 am

Tuesday, January 3, 2023: The University is open on a normal schedule, Please review details below concerning specific hours of operations for student services offices:

Center for Academic Success & Tutoring (CAST)

Hours of Operation

• • Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
    • Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed
  • Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

CAST will return to their regular schedule on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

CSI will return to their regular schedule on Monday, January 17, 2023.

Center for Writing Excellence (CWE)

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

CWE will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Computing Labs

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

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The sit down lab in University Hall, 5th Floor (UNIV5007) will be closed for the Winter break. Computing Labs will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

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

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed
• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

CAPS will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Dining Venues

The following lists by date the dining venues that will be open during the winter break:

Bistro 62 at Sam’s Place

• Open 7 days a week, including holidays!
• Thursday, December 22, 2022 – Saturday, January 14, 2023: Brunch 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Panera Bread

• Tuesday, January 3 – Saturday, January 14, 2023: 
  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Student Center C-Store

• Tuesday, January 3 – Saturday, January 14, 2023: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

University Hall Café

• Friday, December 23, 2022 – Saturday, January 14, 2023: Closed

All Dining locations reopening with Spring Semester hours of operation on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

DRC will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

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)

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The EMS Office will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Health Promotion (Drop In Center)

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The EMS Office will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

ID Cards

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3, 2023: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 4 – Sunday, January 8, 2023: Closed
• Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 13, 2023: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, January 14 – Sunday, January 15: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The ID Card Office will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

IT Service Desk

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Phone Support only on Saturdays and Sundays during this time.

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

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 Tuesday, January 17, 2022.

Montclair State University Ice Arena

Due to various schedules, please view the Montclair State University Ice Arena website for more information.

Office of Student Belonging

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

Office of Student Belonging will return to their regular schedule on Monday, January 17, 2023.

Office for Social Justice and Diversity

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The Office for Social Justice and Diversity will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Parking Services

• Students: Weekend Parking Regulations Apply
  • Weekend Parking Regulations will be in effect beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, through Monday, January 16, 2023, for commuter and resident students with permits issued by Montclair State University. Please review the parking regulations page for detailed information.
  • Please Note: Lot 19 is excluded from weekend regulations.
• Faculty/Staff: All Parking Regulations Remain the Same
  • Please Note: The University is open for business during this time and Winter Session courses are in effect. Faculty and staff permit restrictions for 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 Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Postal Services

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Package Pick Up; 12-5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed
• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

Postal Services will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Red Hawk Central

Hours of Operation

January 3, 2023 – January 8, 2023

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (all services) | 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (call services only)
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (call services only)
• Sunday: Closed

January 9, 2023 – January 15, 2023

• Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (all services)
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (all services) | 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (call services only)
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (call services only)
• Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

Red Hawk Central will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Red Hawk Pantry

Hours of Operation

• Wednesday, January 4, 2023: 5-8 p.m.
• Monday, January 9, 2023: 4-8 p.m.

Residence Life

Residence Life staff members are available to resident students throughout the winter break by calling the Resident Assistant (RA) on Duty. Phone numbers are posted on entrances to residence halls.

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Friday, January 13, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed
• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

Residence Life will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Shuttle Services

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3, through Monday, January 16, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Route A: All Campus and Persons With Disabilities (PWD) service only.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Route A: All Campus.

Saturday Shopper Special Service will resume on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Normal Shuttle Service will resume for the spring semester at 6 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

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

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed
• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

Sprague Library will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Student Center

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The Student Center will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Student Recreation Center

The Student Recreation Center will be on Winter Hours starting Friday, December 16.

Hours of Operation

• Friday, December 23, 2022 – Monday, January 9, 2023: Closed
• Tuesday, January 10 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Student Recreation Center will return to their regular hours on Monday, January 16, 2023.

University 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 in order to determine the type of appointment you will need.

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed
• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The University Health Center will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

On-Campus COVID Testing

Hours of Operation

• Regular testing schedule resumes January 3, 2023.

If the testing center is closed and you need a COVID test, please go to a retail pharmacy or a health care provider.

University Bookstore

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed
• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The University Bookstore will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

University Galleries

The University Galleries will reopen on Saturday, January 31, 2023 with new spring exhibitions.

Veteran/Military Resources Office

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 15, 2023:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed
• Monday, January 16 (MLK Day): Closed

The Veteran/Military Resources Office will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.