Winter Break
Saturday, December 16, 2023 - Monday, January 15, 2024
In accordance with the Emory University calendar, Campus Life will observe the winter recess from Friday, December 22, through Monday, January 1, 2024; all offices will be closed unless otherwise noted below. Offices will reopen Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
The following services remain available for students during the break.
Emory Police Department
Emory Police Department remains open and available 24/7.
- Emergency/non-emergency support: 404-727-6111
- Request an escort from a police officer: 404-727-8005 or via email police@emory.edu
- Share a confidential tip: 404-727-TIPS or 404-727-8477
- Need a SafeRide? Call 404-727-7555
Student Intervention Services (all students)
Student Intervention Services (SIS) is on call 24/7. If you need assistance, please call 404-430-1120. If it is an emergency, please call 911 or Emory Police at 404-727-6111.
2023 Winter Recess Hours of Operation
(Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Wednesday, Jan. 17)
Residential students who are staying on campus between Sunday, Dec. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 7 will use their EmoryCards to access the Eagle Emporium (ESC) or Clairmont Café (SAAC) during lunch (12-2 p.m.) and dinner (6-8 p.m.) to purchase meals. Meal swipes are not available at either location during this time.
Emory Dining will provide complimentary catered meals on the following days: Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1.
Meals can be picked up during lunch from 12-2 p.m. from the Eagle Emporium (ESC) or Clairmont Café (SAAC).
Residence Life staff members are on call 24 hours a day throughout the Winter Break.
Service Centers
(located at Raoul Hall and Clairmont Tower)
| Sat-Sun 12/16-17 | Noon - 5 p.m. |
| Mon-Fri 12/18-21 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Fri-Mon 12/22-1/1 | CLOSED (RA on-call) |
| Tues-Fri 1/2-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
- Friday, Dec. 22
- Monday, Dec. 25
- Friday, Dec. 29
- Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
Recreation facilities will be open the following times. Normal operating hours will resume Sunday, Jan. 14.
If you have any questions, please contact the Equipment Issue Desk at 404.727.5614.
Woodruff PE Center - Building Hours
| Wed-Fri 12/6-8 | 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 12/9-10 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Mon-Fri 12/11-15 | 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Sat-Weds 12/16-20 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thurs-Sun 12/21-1/7/24 | CLOSED |
| Mon-Fri 1/8-12 | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Sat 1/13 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Woodruff PE Center - Aquatic Center
| Wed-Fri 12/6-8 | 12 - 8 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 12/9-10 | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| Mon-Fri 12/11-15 | 12 - 8 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 12/16-17 | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| Mon-Wed 12/18-20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Thurs-Sun 12/21-1/7/24 | CLOSED |
| Mon-Fri 1/8-12 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Sat 1/13 | 12 - 4 p.m. |
SAAC*
| Wed-Fri 12/6-8 | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 12/9-10 | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Mon-Fri 12/11-15 | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Sat-Weds 12/16-20 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thurs-Sun 12/21-1/7/24 | CLOSED |
| Mon-Fri 1/8-12 | 4 - 8 p.m. |
| Sat 1/13 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
*During times that the SAAC is closed, use your EmoryCard to access dining facilities.
Student center facilities (including the ESC, AMUC, and Identity Spaces in Cox Hall) will be open the following times. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Follow @emorystudentcenter on Instagram for up-to-date information.
Emory Student Center - Building Hours
| Wed-Fri 12/6-8 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 12/9-10 | EmoryCard access only |
| Mon-Fri 12/11-15 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat-Mon 12/16-1/1 | EmoryCard access only |
| Tues-Fri 1/2-5 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 1/6-7 | EmoryCard access only |
| Mon-Fri 1/8-12 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Alumni Memorial University Center (AMUC)
| Wed-Fri 12/6-8 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 12/9-10 | CLOSED / no access |
| Mon-Fri 12/11-15 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 12/16-17 | CLOSED / no access |
| Mon-Thurs 12/18-21 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / EmoryCard access only |
| Fri-Mon 12/22-1/1 | CLOSED / no access |
| Tues-Fri 1/2-5 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 1/6-7 | CLOSED / no access |
| Mon-Fri 1/8-12 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat-Mon 1/13-15 | CLOSED / no access |
Identity Spaces in Cox Hall (3rd Fl.)
| Wed-Fri 12/6-8 | 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Sat-Sun 12/9-10 | CLOSED / no access |
| Mon-Fri 12/11-15 | 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Sat-Thurs 12/16-21 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / EmoryCard access only |
| Fri-Mon 12/22-1/1 | CLOSED / no access |
| Tues-Fri 1/2-5 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / EmoryCard access only |
| Sat-Sun 1/6-7 | CLOSED / no access |
| Mon-Fri 1/8-12 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / EmoryCard access only |
| Sat-Mon 1/13-15 | CLOSED / no access |
Student Health Services (SHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will be closed Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1.
During this period, if you need medical support, the Medical Call Center is available 24 hours a day at 404-727-7551.
For CAPS support, please contact Student Intervention Services (SIS) on-call at 404-430-1120 for urgent concerns. If it is an emergency, please call 911 or Emory Police at 404-727-6111.
As a reminder, students can access virtual telehealth services at anytime via TimelyCare by signing in here.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
EMERGENCY
911 or 404-727-6111
Student Health Call Center
(AccessNurse)
404-727-7551 , press "0"
Student Health Psychiatry
404-778-5000
(for established patients only)
Student Intervention Services (24/7)
404-430-1120
AFTER-HOURS AND WEEKEND URGENT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS
Urgent medical questions or concerns after hours or weekends
Contact the Emory University Student Health Services' medical call center (AccessNurse) by calling 404-727-7551 and pressing "0."
After-hours Psychiatry
- If you are an established patient at Student Health Services Psychiatry, you can call the on-call psychiatrist at 404-778-5000 for urgent concerns. The on-call psychiatrist is reserved for urgent situations that cannot wait until the next business day.
- For requests as an established patient for medication refills, please send a secure message through Your Patient Portal and the message will be attended to the next business day.
- If you are experiencing a life-threatening situation please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Please visit Transportation and Parking Services for more information on their Winter Break Service Updates.
For detailed route schedules, please visit: https://transportation.emory.edu/shuttles and click on each route’s page.
The Bookstore will be open the following times:
| Sun-Sat 12/17-23 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sun-Mon 12/24-25 | CLOSED |
| Tues 12/26 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Wed-Fri 12/27-29 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sat-Mon 12/30-1/1 | CLOSED |
| Tues-Fri 1/2-5 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Special Programming at the Emory Bookstore
| Tues 12/26 | 3-5 p.m. | Hot Cocoa and Cookie Decorating (for National Candy Cane Day) |
| Wed 12/27 | 3-5 p.m. | Craft Day: Make your own Snowflakes |
| Thurs 12/28 | 3-5 p.m. | Game Day! Play games and have a chocolate treat on us for National Chocolate Candy Day |
| Fri 12/29 | 3-5 p.m. | Movie Night at the Bookstore |
| Tues 1/2 | 3-5 p.m. | Craft Day: Inspiration in the New Year We'll be making vision boards and motivational posters |
| Wed 1/3 | 3 p.m. | Movie Night at the Bookstore starring The Hobbit (for National J.R.R. Tolkien day) |
| Thurs 1/4 | 3-5 p.m. | Trivia Night |
| Fri 1/5 | 3-5 p.m. | Curl up w/ a Book and Hot Cocoa (for National Whip Cream Day) |
What's Happening on Campus?
| Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11-12 p.m. | Zumba w/ Lupe | WPEC; sign up required |
| Saturday, Dec. 16 | 12-1 p.m. | Vinyasa Yoga | SAAC; sign up required |
| Sunday, Dec. 17 | 1-2 p.m. | Water Exercise | WPEC; sign up required |
| Monday, Dec. 18 | 12-2 p.m. | Snowflakes & Hot Cocoa | BCJ (Cox Hall 3rd fl.) |
| Monday, Dec. 18 | 12-2 p.m. | Pizza & Puzzles w/ CCE | ESC S330 |
| Monday, Dec. 18 | 5-6 p.m. | WERQ w/ Christy | WPEC; sign up required |
| Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 10-4 p.m. | Cozy Crafts and Movies w/ OHP | Office of Health Promotion (AMUC 235) |
| Wednedsay, Dec. 20 | 10-4 p.m. | Cozy Crafts and Movies w/ OHP | Office of Health Promotion (AMUC 235) |
| Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Arts and Crafts w/ snacks | ESC Commons |
| Thursday, Dec. 21 | 11-3 p.m. | Weekly Service Trip w/ CCE | Sign up (EmoryOPEN) |
| Thursday, Dec. 21 | 12-2 p.m. | Holiday Cookies | BCJ (Cox Hall 3rd fl.) |
| Tuesday, Dec. 26 | 3-5 p.m. | Hot Cocoa and Cookie Decorating | Emory Bookstore |
| Weds., Dec. 27 | 3-5 p.m. | Craft Day: Make your own Snowflakes | Emory Bookstore |
| Thursday, Dec. 28 | 3-5 p.m. | Game Day + Chocolate! | Emory Bookstore |
| Friday, Dec. 29 | 3-5 p.m. | Movie Night with the Bookstore | Emory Bookstore |
| Friday, Dec. 29 | 4 p.m. | Emory Holiday Classic Men's Basketball vs. Mary Washington |
WPEC |
| Saturday, Dec. 30 | TBA | Emory Holiday Classic Round 2 TBD |
WPEC |
| Saturday, Dec. 30 | 4 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Hardin-Simmons | WPEC |
| Sunday, Dec. 31 | 4 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Sewanee | WPEC |
| Tuesday, Jan. 2 | 10-12 p.m. | New Year, New Page! | BCJ (Cox Hall 3rd fl.) |
| Tuesday, Jan. 2 | 3-5 p.m. | Craft Day: Inspiration in the New Year | Emory Bookstore |
| Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 10-4 p.m. | Mood Boards and Intention Setting for the New Year | OHP (AMUC 235) |
| Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 2 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Chris. Newport | WPEC |
| Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 2-4 p.m. | New Year's Episodes Marathon | BCJ (Cox Hall 3rd fl.) |
| Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 3 p.m. | Movie Night at the Bookstore (The Hobbit) | Emory Bookstore |
| Thursday, Jan. 4 | 10-4 p.m. | Mood Boards and Intention Setting for the New Year | OHP (AMUC 235) |
| Thursday, Jan. 4 | 11-3 p.m. | Weekly Service Trip w/ CCE | Sign up (EmoryOPEN) |
| Thursday, Jan. 4 | 2-4 p.m. | Board Games and Snacks | ESC Commons |
| Thursday, Jan. 4 | 3-5 p.m. | Trivia Night | Emory Bookstore |
| Friday, Jan. 5 | 3-5 p.m. | Curl up w/ a Book and Hot Cocoa | Emory Bookstore |
| Monday, Jan. 8 | Group Fitness begins | See Schedule below | |
| Monday, Jan. 8 | 1-3 p.m. | New Year's Resolution Bullet Journaling | BCJ (Cox Hall 3rd fl.) |
| Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Grad Student Connect | BCJ (Cox Hall 3rd fl.) |
| Thursday, Jan. 11 | 11-3 p.m. | Weekly Service Trip w/ CCE | Sign up (EmoryOPEN) |
| Thursday, Jan. 11 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | AUDL Tournament Prep (Volunteer) | Sign up (EmoryOPEN) |
| Friday, Jan. 12 | 11-1 p.m. | AUDL Service Project | Sign up (EmoryOPEN) |
| Saturday, Jan. 13 | 8-3:30 p.m. | AUDL Tournament (Volunteer Shifts) | Sign up (EmoryOPEN) |
| Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 12-2 p.m. | Board Games and Snacks | TBD |
