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What’s Open During Spring Break?

University and Student Support Services during Spring Break 2023.

Posted in: Announcements, Facilities, Featured News, Parking and Shuttle, Red Hawk Central, Red Hawk News

Last Modified: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 3:48 pm

Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12. Please review details below concerning specific hours of operations for student services offices. Student services will resume normal schedule on Monday, March 13.


Center for Academic Success & Tutoring (CAST)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Limited offering for Study Hall, and Supplemental Instruction will be available. A full schedule can be found in Navigate. CAST will return to their regular schedule on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

CSI will return to their regular schedule on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Center for Writing Excellence (CWE)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Sunday: 4-9 p.m.

CWE will return to their regular schedule on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Computing Labs

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

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | 5:15-7 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday: 12-9 p.m.

The sit down lab in University Hall, 5th Floor (UNIV5007) will be closed for the spring break. Computing Labs will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 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

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

CAPS will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Dining Venues

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

Bistro 62 at Sam’s Place

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Sunday: Brunch 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Panera Bread

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12: 
    • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Student Center C-Store

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12: 
    • Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

All Dining locations reopening with Spring Semester hours of operation on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Disability Resource Center (DRC)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

DRC will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 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)

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The EMS Office will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Health Promotion (Drop In Center)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The EMS Office will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


ID Cards

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The ID Card Office will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


IT Service Desk

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Friday, March 10: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 11: Closed
  • Sunday, March 12: 12-9 p.m. (No Front Desk Services)

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 Monday, March 13, 2023.


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

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Office of Student Belonging will return to their regular schedule on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Office for Social Justice and Diversity

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The Office for Social Justice and Diversity will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Parking Services

  • Students: Weekend Parking Regulations Apply
    • Weekend Parking Regulations will be in effect from Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 12, for commuter and resident students with permits issued by Montclair State University. Please review the Parking Regulations web page for detailed information.
    • Please Note: Lot 19 is excluded from weekend regulations.
  • Faculty/Staff: All Parking Regulations Remain the Same
    • Please Note: Faculty and staff permits, both 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 Monday, March 13, 2023.


Postal Services

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • 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

Postal Services will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Red Hawk Central

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Mondays – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (All Services) | 4:30-6 p.m. (Call Services Only)
    • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Call Services Only)
    • Sunday: Closed

Red Hawk Central will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Red Hawk Pantry

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 8: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Residence Life

Additional Information: Residence Life staff members are available to residential students after business hours by visiting the community’s front desk/main office or calling the Resident Assistant (RA) on Duty.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Residence Life will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Shuttle Services

Hours of Operation

During Spring Break Week, Shuttle Services will operate Route A (All Campus) according to the following schedule:

  • Saturday, March 4 – Sunday, March 5: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (No Saturday Shopper Shuttle/Bay Street Shuttle Service)
  • Monday, March 6 – Friday, March 10: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. (PWD Service will be available)
  • Saturday, March 11: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (No Saturday Shopper Shuttle/Bay Street Shuttle Service)

Normal Shuttle Service will resume on Sunday, March 12, 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

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | 5:15-7 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday: 12-9 p.m.

Sprague Library will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Student Center

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The Student Center will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Student Recreation Center

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

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.

The Student Recreation Center will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 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

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday: Closed
    • Thursday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The University Health Center will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.

On-Campus COVID Testing

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:

PCR Testing Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Rapid Testing Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The University Bookstore will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


University Galleries

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday – Wednesday: 12-5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 12-7 p.m.
    • Friday: 12-5 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The University Galleries will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Veteran/Military Resources Office

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 12:
    • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The Veteran/Military Resources Office will return to their regular hours on Monday, March 13, 2023.