The University will close for winter break at the end of business Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Students and employees from graduate and professional schools should refer to their school’s academic calendar for more specific scheduling information. Essential personnel should check with their supervisor to coordinate schedules throughout the break.

Students remaining on campus

• Residence Halls will close for winter break on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. and will reopen for the start of the spring semester on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 10 a.m.
   
• Students needing to request an end-of-semester housing extension or wishing to stay in housing over winter break for a fee can do so through the MyHousing website via TUportal.
   
• For more information on University Housing and Residential Life during the winter break visit their website.
   
• Spring meal plans will begin with dinner on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
   
• Students are encouraged to use the Walking Escort Program. Call 8-WALK (8-9255) from a campus phone or 215-777-9255 to request a security escort.
   
• The Flight Shuttle service will operate on a modified schedule during winter break. There will be no service on Dec. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31.
   
• Some parking areas may be closed or have modified hours. Please review the latest winter break schedule for detailed information for parking on each campus.

Safety and Conservation

Students living off-campus are encouraged to review the Public Safety website for tips before leaving for winter break and available services if staying in your residence.

Main Campus Facilities

• TECH Center will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. and will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.
   
• Charles Library will operate 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16 and Tuesday, Dec. 17, and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Friday, Dec. 20. University Libraries will be closed for winter break and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
   
• Howard Gittis Student Center will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. and will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please note the front doors will be open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 27, ONLY for access to the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union.

Health Sciences Center (HSC) Facilities

• Medical Education and Research Building (MERB) is open 24/7 year-round and is accessible via OWLcard swipe. Access to the Kresge Science Hall (including Kresge West) and the Medical Research Building (MRB) is available through MERB.
   
• Pharmacy Building will be closed, but accessible via OWLcard swipe; entry must be reported to Temple Police.
   
• Kornberg School of Dentistry Building (including clinical operations) will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. and will reopen for normal business operations Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 8 a.m.
   
• Student Faculty Center will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. and will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 6:30 a.m. Note, the SFC Activities & Operations Office will resume normal business operations Monday, January 6, 2025.
   
• Temple Faculty Physicians (TFP) will remain open during the winter break (Dec. 23, Dec. 26, Dec. 27, Dec. 30 and Dec. 31); this includes TFP outpatient clinics in the Medical Office Building, Jones Hall and the OId Dental School Building.

Ambler, Center City, Harrisburg, and Podiatric Medicine (including the Foot and Ankle Institute and satellite clinical practices) facilities will be closed from the end of business on Friday, Dec. 20, until Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, except to authorized/essential personnel. Scheduled patient activity at The Infant Lab and MedEast Prosthetic Clinic on the Ambler Campus will remain open and operating on the regular patient schedule. The Red Barn Gym on the Ambler Campus will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 and reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Ambler Arboretum will remain open daily from dawn to dusk.

University Services & Operations

• Mail will not be picked up or delivered during winter break. Please do not leave any shipments in UPS drop-off boxes and if you are expecting a package to be delivered by an express delivery service, please let the sender know exactly where and when you will be on campus to receive the shipment. Do not order items requiring refrigeration or other forms of special handling that may arrive during winter break.
   
• Email and voicemail notifications should be set-up to let your colleagues and contacts know that you are out of the office. For more information, see the Microsoft Outlook instructions. You can also record an extended absence voice message on your phone and easily remove it after your time off. For more information, see the voicemail setup instructions. Note: you will need your AccessNet username and password to access these resources.

Athletic Events

Visit Athletics for more information and come out to support your Temple Owls during the break.
 
Have a safe and enjoyable winter break!