Winter Break
Winter
Break
Have a safe and healthy Winter Break!
The university will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
The Department of Public Safety will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 585-475-3333 or via text at 585-205-8333. For emergencies, please call 911.
Adjusted Building Hours
| December | |||
| Dec. 2-10 | Regular hours * | ||
| Dec. 11-18 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||
| Dec. 19-20 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||
| Dec. 21-22 | Closed | ||
| Dec. 23 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||
| Dec. 24 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | ||
| Dec.25-31 | Closed | ||
| January | |||
| Jan. 1 | Closed | ||
| Jan. 2-3 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||
| Jan. 4-5 | Closed | ||
| Jan. 6-9 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||
| Jan. 10 | 7 a.m.-10 p.m. | ||
| Jan 11-12 | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | ||
| Jan. 13 | Regular hours* resume |
Beginning Dec. 10, the Gordon Field House & Activities Center and the Hale-Andrews Student Life Center will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays and 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Both buildings will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 and will reopen at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
For a full list of adjusted Gordon Field House & Activities Center, Hale-Andrews Student Life Center hours, and Judson-Hale Aquatics Center hours visit the Recreation Facilities website.
The Red Barn is open to the public, students, and faculty 4-9 p.m. on weekdays and 1-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Red Barn will be closed starting Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 for normal business hours for the winter break. Fees and other details can be found at the Red Barn Climbing Gym website.
Wallace Library will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. For library hours outside of those dates, please visit the RIT Libraries website.
Adjusted Service Hours
View the RIT Dining website for an up-to-date list of dining locations and hours of service.
FoodShare East (Mark Ellingson Hall)
FoodShare East will maintain regular hours until Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
FoodShare East Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday - 1-7 p.m.
FoodShare East will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 through Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.
FoodShare West (113 Riverknoll)
FoodShare West will maintain regular hours through Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2024.
FoodShare West Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1-7 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday - 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Saturday - 1-5 p.m.
FoodShare West will be closed Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 through Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
FoodShare West will reopen on Jan. 3, 2025, on a limited schedule until the beginning of the semester:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Jan. 3-10, 2025: 12-5 p.m.
Bern’s Closet: RIT community members can visit Bern's Closet during operating hours at FoodShare West.
FoodShare East and West will resume normal business hours on Monday Jan. 13, 2025:
Margaret's House will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Residence halls, Global Village, University Commons, Riverknoll, Perkins Green, Greek Circle, 175 Jefferson, and the RIT Inn will remain open over the break. A professional staff member from the Residence Life team will be on call throughout the break and can be accessed by calling Public Safety.
The Residence Life Service Desk will maintain normal business hours (M-F 9 a.m.- 11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.- 11p.m.) through Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.
The Service Desk will close for the Winter Break on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
From Jan. 2-12, 2025, the Service Desk will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular business hours of 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. will resume on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
The RIT Service Center will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 and will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. For urgent matters that cannot wait for business hours, call 1-855-436-1245 to speak with a mental health provider or call Public Safety at 585-475-3333.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. If you are ill and need medical advice while the Student Health Center is closed, please contact our after-hours nurse advice service at 585-475-2255 and select the nurse advice option. If there is a medical emergency, call Public Safety at 585-475-3333 or text 585-205-8333.
RIT Transportation Services will be running reduced shuttle schedules during Winter Break beginning on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. On Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 and Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 shuttle service will end by 7 p.m. There will be no shuttle service on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 in observance of the Christmas holiday; and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day. Please visit the Shuttle Schedules for schedule updates and the Passio Go app for live tracking of our shuttles.
Information for Faculty and Staff
The university will officially close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.
Employees normally scheduled to work during this time will receive three hours of “approved with pay” time. Please refer to the Holiday Early Release FAQs or contact your HR Business Partner if you have any additional questions.
Student employees who work during the Winter Break must adhere to the 40-hour-per-week limit, and must report their time accurately. Questions regarding Early Release Pay or payment for hours worked by student employees during the break can be directed to the Student Employment Office at 585-475-2631.
Student Government has sponsored a Winter Break Bus that will run a continuous loop for one day at the start of the Winter Break and one day at the end of Winter Break. The bus provides easy transportation to and from the Greater Rochester International Airport, Amtrak station, and Greyhound station.
Transportation will be available for departures on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for returns on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Departures: The bus loop will begin at F-lot with the first drop off at the Greater Rochester International Airport, followed by the Greyhound station, with the final stop at the Amtrak station.
Sign up for the departing break bus
Returns: The first pick-up will be at the Amtrak station, followed by the Greyhound station and the Greater Rochester International Airport, before returning to F-lot.
Sign up for the returning break bus
RIT Athletics
RIT Athletic teams continue to compete throughout the Winter Break. View the athletic competition schedule to find out when you can cheer on your RIT Tigers.
Rochester Events and Happenings
There are many local events happening in the Rochester area this holiday season. If you're looking for something to do, check out the Visit Rochester events calendar and Democrat & Chronicle events calendar for a full list of ideas.
Protect Yourself and Others this Cold & Flu Season
As the weather turns colder and we spend more time indoors, we anticipate increases in COVID-19 infections and an increase in cases of the flu. As you get ready for the holidays, consider getting COVID-19 and the flu vaccines to better protect yourself and the people you care about. Keep your immune system strong by getting enough sleep, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and staying active. Wearing a mask and washing your hands reduces your risk of getting ill and of sharing your illness with others.
While you’re home for the break, we recommend stocking up on some essential health and wellness items to bring back to campus with you. For a complete list, check out the “Be Prepared” section of this Weekly Wellness Newsletter.
Most local pharmacies are giving the bivalent COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine shots. Plus, the RIT F shuttle stops at Wegmans and CVS in Target on weekdays and weekends.