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Staying or going: Fall break reminders

Fall break is just around the corner. Many campus services including dining, bus transportation and residence hall front desk hours will be reduced throughout fall break. Whether you live on or off campus, review some reminders and tips before you leave town.  

If you're leaving

Student leaving campus with suitcase

On-campus residents 

All residence halls and Bear Creek remain open for any resident throughout fall break. Residence hall access doors will be locked and accessible by current residents only.

  • Close and lock windows and close blinds.
  • Unplug electrical appliances (residence hall students only).
  • Clean your micro-fridge and set it to low (residence hall students only).
  • Set your heaters on low.
  • Remove trash and recycling from the building.
  • Turn off your lights.
  • Make sure your room door is completely closed and locked.
  • Remember to pack all important documents or valuable items such as plane tickets, ID and passport, jewelry, medicines, etc.
  • Store bikes in your room during breaks if space is available and they do not block exits. 

Learn more about leaving for break.  

Off-campus residents 

  • Before leaving, find someone willing to clear snow off your property. Snow must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall.
  • Ask a friend to collect your mail and pick up newspapers and trash in your yard. If you’ll be gone longer, consider having the post office hold your mail while you’re away.
  • Make sure all windows and doors are locked. Move expensive items like laptops away from windows where they may be visible or bring them with you. Make sure your bike is securely locked or bring it inside if you can.
  • Set your lights on a timer and your heat to a reasonable temperature, about 60 degrees, to prevent pipes from freezing.
  • Don’t leave pets by themselves. Find someone to take care of them while you are away. 

Campus services

Campus community members walking on campus surrounded by fall colors

Campus Dining & Hospitality

On-campus dining options will be limited during fall break. View dining hours and closures during fall break.

Getting around campus

  • Route W: Williams Village service ends at 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. There will be no Williams Village service Nov. 22–Nov. 29. On Sunday, Nov. 30, weekend Williams Village service will be from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Regular Williams Village service resumes on Monday, Dec. 1.
  • Late Night Williams Village service: There will be no Late Night service from Friday, Nov. 21–Saturday, Nov. 29. Late Night Williams Village service will resume on Thursday, Dec. 4.
  • Route S: Stampede service will continue to run regular service from Monday, Nov. 24–Wednesday, Nov. 26. There will be no Stampede service on Thursday, Nov. 27 or Friday, Nov. 28. Regular Stampede service will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.

CU NightRide

CU NightRide will be closed Nov. 22–30. We encourage you to consider alternative transportation options through CU Boulder Parking & Transportation Services. 

University Memorial Center

  • The UMC will be open limited hours Nov. 21–22 and Nov. 24–26. The building will be closed Nov. 23 and Nov. 27–30.
  • The Connection will have limited hours on Nov. 21 and Nov 24–26, and will be closed Nov. 22–23 and Nov. 27–30.  
  • The Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Nov. 21 and Nov. 24–26. It will be closed Nov. 22–23 and Nov. 27–30.  

Buff Pantry

The Buff Pantry will be  open on Monday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be closed from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1. Regular hours resume Dec. 2.   

Rec Center

Review special fall break hours for the main Student Recreation Center and Williams Village Rec Center.  

Medical Services

Wardenburg Health Center and the pharmacy will have adjusted hours over fall break. 

Counseling & Psychiatric Services

Review fall break clinic hours, plus after-hours, crisis and emergency care. 

Career Services

Career Services will offer virtual appointments Nov. 24–26 and will be closed Nov. 27–30. Please check Buff Portal Advising for appointment times or chat online to schedule an appointment.