December 12, 2024

Campus building hours, mail service schedule over break

Much of the university will be closed during winter break, Dec. 23-Jan. 1, and campus mail will run on an altered schedule.  

Major building schedules include:

  • Morris Library and Sharp Museum will be closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. The library will reopen Jan. 2, but weekend hours will not resume until Jan. 18.
  • The Recreation Center will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 1 and reopen on Jan. 2.
  • The Student Center will be closed Dec. 21-Jan. 1. Afterward, it will be closed on weekends until students return Jan. 11-12 prior to the start of classes on Jan.13. Visit studentcenter.siu.edu to check for any updated building schedules.
  • Student Health Services will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 1. People with urgent medical needs should visit their nearest hospital or prompt care facility. For 24/7 counseling support, call Connect@SIU at 833-434-1217.
  • Banterra Center will not be open to the public except for games; however, the ticket office may have different hours. Call the ticket office at 618-453-2000 or visit siusalukis.com.

The Facilities Operation Center will remain open 24/7/365 and is accessible by phone at 618-453-3621 or email foc.facilities@siu.edu. Please call in the event of an emergency to get a quicker response.

The university will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2; the spring 2025 semester begins Jan. 13.

Mail service schedule

Campus Mail Service will close at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and resume a full schedule at 8 a.m. Jan. 2. The office will have limited staffing on Monday, Dec. 30, to process incoming mail, accountable, and business reply received from the U.S. Postal Service. Departments wishing to pick up their mail may do so between 11 a.m. and noon Dec. 30. A photo ID and signature will be required for all pickups.

Special consideration may be made with advanced notice for departments to pick up known perishable items. Contact Anthony Travelstead, mail service manager, at lusco73@siu.edu or 618-453-7601 to discuss arrangements before the close of business on Dec. 20.