Winter Break is Dec. 20-Jan. 19
What's open when?
Housing
MU Housing staff will continue to be available through the break. Call your hall’s 24/7 on-call support.
- Excellence, Hawthorn, North/Center, Mark Twain and Rollins desks will be open and accept mail 10 a.m.-6 p.m. throughout break. Mail will be distributed daily to mailboxes. Packages can be retrieved from the open desk in your neighborhood.
- Residence hall custodial services will continue. Services will be reduced Dec. 25-Jan. 1. Standard hours return Jan. 2.
- To conserve resources, Campus Facilities will remotely reduce the temperature in all halls 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22. You may need to manually adjust the temperature of your thermostat to return it to a comfortable level.
MizzouRec
MizzouRec will maintain its regular operating hours through Friday, Dec. 19.
- Saturday & Sunday (Dec. 20–21): 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday & Tuesday (Dec. 22–23): 5:30-9 a.m. and 3-8 p.m.
- Wednesday (Dec. 24-Thursday, Jan. 1): Closed
- Friday (Jan. 2-Sunday, Jan. 18):
- Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday (Jan. 19): 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Regular operating hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center will maintain its regular operating hours through Wednesday, Dec. 24.
- Thursday, Dec. 25- Thursday, Jan. 1: Closed
Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2. The 24/7 nurse advice line will remain available for support. Call 573-882-7481 any time throughout the break for guidance about how to care for an illness or injury at home or whether and how soon you should see a health care provider.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center will maintain its regular operating hours through Wednesday, Dec. 24.
- Thursday, Dec. 25- Thursday, Jan. 1: Closed
Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2. The 24/7 crisis and consultation line will remain available for support. Call Call 573-882-6601 to speak to an on-call clinician about crisis support and urgent concerns.
Wellness Resource Center
The Wellness Resource Center will maintain its regular operating hours through Wednesday, Dec. 24.
- Thursday, Dec. 25-Thursday, Jan. 1: Closed
Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2.
Disability Center
The Disability Center will maintain its regular operating hours through Wednesday, Dec. 24.
- Thursday, Dec. 25-Thursday, Jan. 1: Closed
Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2
Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center
The RSVP Center will maintain its regular operating hours through Wednesday, Dec. 24.
- Thursday, Dec. 25-Thursday, Jan. 1: Closed
Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2.
Ellis Library
Find winter break hours for Ellis Library on their website.
Tiger Pantry
Tiger Pantry provides free, confidential access to nutritious food and household items for students, faculty and staff in need. Winter hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 4:30- 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 4:30- 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 4:30- 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Noon-2 p.m.
- Last open day of the semester: Sunday, Dec. 21
- First open day of 2026: Sunday, Jan. 4
Campus Dining Services
Find winter break hours for Campus Dining Services on their website!
Activities & Engagement
- Center for Student Involvement: The Center for Student Involvement will maintain its regular operating hours through Wednesday, Dec. 24. Closed Thursday, Dec. 25-Thursday, Jan. 2. Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2.
- All Student Resource Centers (Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, LGBTQ Resource Center, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center): Open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. now through Dec. 24. Closed Thursday, Dec. 25-Thursday, Jan. 1. Regular operating hours return on Friday, Jan. 2.
Prepare Your Room or Apartment
- Unplug all appliances except refrigerators.
- Remove perishable items from the refrigerator that could go bad.
- Clean any dirty dishes and containers.
- Take home or arrange care for pets and plants.
- Take out trash and recycling.
- To save on electric bills, you can turn down the heat—just keep it above 50 degrees to protect the pipes.
- Close and lock your windows and door.
Secure Your Belongings
- Take your valuables with you or store them out of sight.
- Take bicycles home or inside and lock them to a stationary item. Register your bicycle and electronics with MUPD to increase the chance of getting them back if lost or stolen.
Prevent Package Theft
- Have packages delivered to a parcel locker, office or P.O. box.
- Instruct deliverer to leave packages at back door, if that is an option.
- Keep delivery area visible and some of your home security measures obvious.
- Ask the deliverer to obtain a signature upon delivery.
- Ask a trusted neighbor to hold package.
- Track packages after ordering so you’ll know when they arrive.
Get Ready for the Road
- Find out which roads have closures or slowdowns. Give yourself time to navigate increased traffic.
- If you have a long drive, rotate drivers or take frequent breaks to stay alert.
- Maintain at least a half-tank of gas. Check your vehicle’s fluid levels (especially windshield washer fluid), belts/hoses and tire pressure.
- Have provisions in case you get stranded — blankets, water, non-perishable food, first-aid kit, coats, hats, boots and mittens.
Prevent Vehicle Break-Ins
- Park in a well-lit and populated area.
- Remove valuables from your vehicle. Hide any that you leave in your car.
- Never leave your keys in your vehicle and always lock it.