What’s Open During for Winter 2025

Winter is here! Staying informed about campus services is key. Whether you’re studying, relaxing or exploring, we’ve got the details on dining, study spaces, and more to help you navigate campus this winter.

General Access to Campus

To maintain the security of the main campus during the winter closing, employees may have access to their offices only in the unusual circumstance that their supervisors require them to perform a specific job duty during that period or, in the case of faculty members, to pursue ongoing research or other faculty responsibilities. The employee, faculty member or a Dean must inform University Police via msupolice@montclair.edu as soon as the need to be on campus is known, specifying the purpose, date(s) and time(s) that access is required. Upon arrival and departure, the employee must sign in and out at the University Police building.

Please submit any and all names of students who are engaged in research that requires their presence during the winter closing, in advance, to University Police via msupolice@montclair.edu. The submission must indicate that no safety hazards are posed by the student’s presence in the laboratory and/or office. Upon arrival and departure, the student must sign in and out at the University Police building and have their Montclair State University Student ID card. Students may also have access to buildings if they are accompanied by a faculty member or administrator who has followed the procedures described above. Anyone not authorized to be in a building during this period will be escorted from the building. All employees and students must have a key and/or access code to gain entry to the specific room requested. University Police will be responsible for opening the exterior door of the building as needed.

Center for Academic Success & Tutoring | OTWASS

Center for Writing Excellence

• Monday, December 23:
  • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 24 – Sunday, January 5, 2025:
  • Monday – Friday: Closed
• Monday, January 6, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025:
  • Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the Center for Writing Excellence website for more information.

Computing Labs

Information Commons Lab University Hall, Room 5007

• Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, January 16, 2025:
  • Information Commons Lab will be closed.

Sprague Library Laptop Lending Lab

• Monday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 24:
  • Monday – Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 25 – Sunday, January 1, 2025:
  • Monday – Friday: Closed
• Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025:
  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the Computing Labs website for more information.

Counseling and Psychological Services

• Monday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 24:
  • Monday – Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
  • The University will be closed.
• Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025:
  • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Additional Information: Last day of Let’s Talk for the fall 2024 semester is Friday, December 20. Let’s Talk will resume the first day of the spring semester! 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’. In addition, Montclair State University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to register for free online mental health support through TAO Connect. Free teletherapy for students is available through Uwill. Visit the Counseling and Psychological Services for more information.

Dining Venues

• Saturday, December 21:
  • Freeman: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sam’s Place: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 24:
  • C-Store: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, December 22 – Thursday, January 16:
  • Sam’s Place: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 25: Closed
• Thursday, January 2 – Wednesday, January 15 (Closed on Weekends):
  • C-Store: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Panera: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Thursday, January 16:
  • Sam’s Place: 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Freeman: 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Starbucks: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • C-Store: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • 1908: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Yella’s: 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Additional Information: Visit the Dining Services website for more information.

Disability Resource Center

• Monday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 24:
  • Monday – Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
  • The University will be closed.
• Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the Disability Resource Center website for more information.

Health Promotion (Drop-In Center)

• Monday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 24:
  • Monday – Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
  • The University will be closed.
• Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Additional Information: The Health Promotion Office (Drop-In Center) will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 and Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Visit the Health Promotion (Drop-In Center) website for more information.

ID Cards

• Monday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 24:
  • Monday – Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
  • The University will be closed.
• Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the ID Cards website for more information.

IT Service Desk

• Saturday, December 21 – Tuesday, December 24:
  • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25:
  • The University will be closed.
• Thursday, December 26 – Tuesday, December 31:
  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Phone Support Only)
• Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
  • The University will be closed.
• Friday, January 3, 2025 – Wednesday, January 16, 2025:
  • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the IT Service Desk website for more information.

Parking Services

Learn more about Winter Parking Permits.

Students: Weekend Parking Regulations Apply

• Weekend Parking Regulations will be in effect for commuter and resident students with permits issued by Montclair State University from 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, through Monday, January 20, 2025. 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

• 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.

Parking Office:

• Closed beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 7 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
• Closed beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, through 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

NJ Transit Garage Office:

• Closed beginning at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 7 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
• Closed beginning at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, through 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Additional Information: There will be access to the NJ Transit garage during the office closure, and you will be able to retrieve your vehicle. Visit the Parking Services website for more information.

Postal Services

For all Postal Services Functions, Including Central Receiving

• Tuesday, December 24, 2024:
  • 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
  • The University will be closed.
• Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Thursday, January 16:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the Postal Services website for more information.

Red Hawk Central

Red Hawk Pantry

• Friday, December 20, 2024 – Sunday, January 5, 2025:
  • Closed.
• January 6, 2025:
  • 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
• January 13, 2025:
  • 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the Red Hawk Pantry website for more information.

Residence Life

• Main Office Operations: Closed Wednesday, December 25 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Regular operating hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Additional Information: Residence Life staff members are available to residents throughout the winter break. Residents can visit their community’s front desk/office or call the Resident Assistant (RA) or Community Assistant (CA) on Duty for assistance. Phone numbers for RA/CA on Duty are posted on the entrances to residence halls and around the community. Visit the Residence Life website for more information.

Shuttle Services

• Tuesday, December 24: Service will stop at 3:00 p.m.
• Thursday, January 2, 2025: Service will resume at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
• Reduced Services: From January 2 – January 16, only Bloomfield, All Campus, and Shopper Buses will operate. Please refer to Tripshot for exact times and schedules.

Additional Information: Visit the Shuttle Services website for more information.

University Libraries

Student Center

• Saturday, December 21: Closed.
• Monday, December 23 – Sunday, December 29, 2024:
  • Monday and Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday – Sunday: Closed.
• Monday, December 30, – Sunday, January 5, 2025:
  • Monday – Wednesday: Closed.
  • Thursday and Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
• Monday, January 6 – Sunday, January 12, 2025:
  • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
• Monday, January 13 – Thursday, January 16, 2025:
  • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the Student Center website for more information.

Student Health Centers

Student Recreation Center

• Winter Hours Begin: Wednesday, December 18.
  • Weekdays: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Weekends: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
  • The University will be closed.
• Regular Operating Hours Resume: Friday, January 17, 2025

Additional Information: Visit the Student Recreation Center website for more information.

University Bookstore

• Monday, December 23:
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 24:
  • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
  • The University will be closed.
• Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025:
  • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the University Bookstore website for more information.