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What’s Open During Thanksgiving

What’s Open for Thanksgiving Break! Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26.

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Last Modified: Monday, November 20, 2023 11:04 am

Check out what is open during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Break. Updates will be made as needed. All services/venues return to regular hours on Monday, November 27.


Center for Academic Success & Tutoring (CAST)

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26: Closed

Students will be able to receive academic support through Tutor.com during the break.


Center for Writing Excellence (CWE)

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26: Closed

Schedule your next appointment for after the break!


Computing Labs

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • University 5th Floor Lab: Closed
    • Sprague Computer Lending:
      • Thursday – Saturday: Closed
      • Sunday: 12-9 p.m.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Thursday – Sunday: Closed

If you wish to access services during the Thanksgiving 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’.


Dining Venues

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday, November 22:
      • Sam’s Place: 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
      • Freeman Dining Hall: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
      • Panera: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
      • Student Center C-Store: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
      • Dunkin: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 23:
      • Sam’s Place: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    • Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25:
      • Sam’s Place: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 26:
      • Sam’s Place: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 4-8:30 p.m.
      • Freeman Dining Hall: 4-8 p.m.
      • Yella’s: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Thursday – Sunday: Closed

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.


Health Promotion (Drop In Center)

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Thursday – Sunday: Closed

ID Card Office

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Thursday – Sunday: Closed

IT Service Desk

Hours of Operation

  • Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Thursday: Closed
    • Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Phone Support Only)
    • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Phone Support Only)
    • Sunday: 12-9 p.m. (Phone Support Only)

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

Please feel free to visit our Information Technology page for up-to-date documentation.


Parking


Red Hawk Deck: Gates will remain open from Wednesday, November 22, 11 p.m. to Friday, November 24, 7 a.m. The Parking Services office will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and will reopen on Friday, November 24.

Parking Regulations: Beginning Wednesday, November 22 at 4:30 p.m., weekend parking regulations apply to both Commuters and Resident students. Normal operations will resume on Monday, November 27.

NJTransit Parking Deck: Gates will close on Wednesday, November 22 at 11 p.m. and reopen on Friday, November 24 at 4 a.m. This closure also will affect NJ Transit permit holders. NJTransit Permit holders (with permits issued by Montclair State University) may park in the Red Hawk Deck on Wednesday, November 22 beginning at 11 p.m. through Friday, November 24, until 7 a.m., for free.

Postal Services

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Thursday – Sunday: Closed

Red Hawk Central

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (call services only)
    • Thursday – Sunday: Closed

Red Hawk Pantry

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26: Closed

If you are unable to visit during our scheduled hours, please reach out to escobark@montclair.edu and redhawkpantry@montclair.edu.


Residence Life (Main Office)

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Thursday – Sunday: Closed

Additional Information: Residence Life staff members are available to residential students throughout the Thanksgiving Break by visiting their community’s front desk/main office or calling the Resident Assistant (RA) on Duty. Phone numbers are posted on entrances to residence halls.


Shuttle Services

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday, November 22: Service will stop at 11 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 23 – Saturday, November 25: No Service
    • Sunday, November 26: Service will resume at 12 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact us at shuttle@mail.montclair.edu or call (973) 655-3326.


Sprague Library

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday, November 22: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 23 – Saturday, November 25: Closed
    • Sunday, November 26: 12-9 p.m.

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


Student Center

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday, November 22: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26: Closed

Student Recreation Center

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday, November 22: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 23 – Friday, November 24: Closed
    • Saturday, November 25: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 26: 8 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Student Health Center

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday, November 22: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26: Closed

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 Student Health Center. Please expect to answer a few screening questions in order to determine the type of appointment you will need.


University Bookstore

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26:
    • Wednesday, November 22: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26: Closed