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Find out what’s open, closed on campus during the winter recess

Here’s a list of what you’ll find open, what will be closed, and what’s operating on a limited schedule until classes resume for the Spring 2022 semester on Jan. 18.
Students along the path to the Richter Library. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Students walk on a path leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

The Fall 2021 semester has finished. Here’s a look at the facilities and services that will be open, closed, or operating on a limited schedule during the winter break.

Holiday schedules can differ, depending on your assigned area of the University. Check out this year’s holiday schedule to know which days your respective campus is open as well as to review the end-of-year pay schedules. 

Look ahead and review the latest edition of the academic calendar for the Spring 2022 semester, which includes dates for housing availability, registration, and spring recess.

Dining

Coral Gables Campus

Visit https://dineoncampus.com/miami/hours-of-operation or @umdining on Instagram for the most recent information.

Medical Campus  

Visit UMed Insider for a list of restaurant and food options.

Marine Campus

The SALT Waterfront Restaurant is open for lunch Mondays through Fridays, 11:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. It closes after lunch and then reopens for dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. and on Fridays 4 p.m.–8 p.m.

University Libraries

Otto G. Richter Library

  • From Thursday, Dec. 16, through Wednesday, Dec. 29:
    • Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
    • Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
    • Sundays, noon–8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 27: CLOSED
  • Thursday, Dec. 30–Saturday, Jan. 1: CLOSED

Louis Calder Memorial Library (Medical)

  • Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 24, through Saturday, Dec. 25: CLOSED
  • Friday, Dec. 31, through Sunday, Jan. 2: CLOSED

Visit library.miami.edu for additional information since hours of operation vary by library.

Student Center Complex

Below are the hours of operation for some of the most visited locations on the Coral Gables Campus.  

Donna E. Shalala Student Center

  • Thursday, Dec. 16, through Monday, Jan. 17: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 27: CLOSED
  • Thursday, Dec. 30, through Sunday, Jan. 2: CLOSED

Normal A. Whitten University Center

  • Thursday, Dec. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 17: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. 
  • Thursday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 27: CLOSED
  • Thursday, Dec. 30, through Sunday, Jan. 2: CLOSED

UC Pool

  • Saturday, Dec. 11–Wednesday, Dec. 22: Noon–5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 2: CLOSED
  • Monday, Jan. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 9: Noon-4 p.m.
  • Monday, Jan. 10, through Monday Jan. 17: Noon–5 p.m.

Campus Store

  • Store hours vary. Click here to learn more.
Lakeside Village

Make an online appointment for Golden Touch Haircuts & Blow-dry Salon. Golden Touch will be closed from Dec. 20 through Jan. 2.  

From Sunday, Dec. 19 through Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, The UPS Store hours are:

  • Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sunday: CLOSED
  • The UPS Store will also be closed on Dec. 25 and 26, as well as Jan. 1 and 2.
Department of Wellness & Recreation 

The Herbert Wellness Center is open from Thursday, Dec. 9, through Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, and will observe the following schedule:

  • Weekdays, 6 a.m.–9 p.m. 
  • Weekends, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. 

The center will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24, through Saturday, Dec. 25; and Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Also, good news for employees: In 2022, the Wellness Center will be offering free one-month memberships to all employees during the month of January.

Outdoor Adventures

All areas associated with Outdoor Adventures will be CLOSED Thursday, Dec. 9, through Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

Student Health Services

Throughout the winter break, the Student Health Center will be operating on the following schedule:

  • Weekdays: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Dec. 24: CLOSED
  • Monday, Dec. 27: CLOSED
  • Thursday, Dec. 30, through Friday, Dec. 31: CLOSED

Appointments are available at MyUHealthChart.com or by calling 305-284-9100. For all sudden, severe illnesses or serious injuries dial 911.


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