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Guide to Campus Transportation, Dining and More Over Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 16, 2023, By News Staff
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For students remaining in Syracuse over Thanksgiving break (Nov. 18-26), we’ve compiled relevant information from campus partners about the hours of operation for certain student services on campus. Read on to learn more, and while you’re here, check out our companion guide of local food options and activities available across the larger Central New York community.

Transportation

Parking and Transportation Services has announced reduced campus shuttle schedules during the Thanksgiving break period. Safety escort services are available from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Nov. 18-26 via the Orange Safe app.

For those looking for help reaching their destinations over the break, the University provides complimentary transportation to Syracuse Hancock International Airport and the Regional Transportation Center (for buses and trains). Buses will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, with pickup from Goldstein Student Center (South Campus), College Place and the Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex. On Sunday, Nov. 26, buses will provide return transportation from the Syracuse Airport/Regional Transportation Center from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Syracuse Airport anticipates increased travel volume for air travelers this holiday season. Please note the following to help support your departure for break. It’s encouraged to arrive two hours before departure (especially for departures from 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m.).

Food Services

Many campus eateries will be closed or operate at limited hours over the break. To see the hours of operation for all locations, visit the Food Services website. Here are some options for where to eat on campus each day.

  • Saturday, Nov. 18
    • Graham Dining Center, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
    • Sadler Dining Center, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
    • Shaw Dining Center, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 19
    • Shaw Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 20
    • Eggers Café, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Life Sciences Café, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Dunkin Donuts (Schine), 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Shaw Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Panda Express, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Tomato Wheel (Schine), 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 21
    • Eggers Café, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Life Sciences Café, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Dunkin Donuts (Schine), 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Shaw Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Panda Express, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Tomato Wheel (Schine), 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 22
    • Eggers Café, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Life Sciences Café, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Dunkin Donuts (Schine), 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Shaw Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Panda Express, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Tomato Wheel (Schine), 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 23
    • Shaw Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 24
    • Shaw Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 25
    • Graham Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Sadler Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Shaw Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 26
    • Brockway Dining Center, Ernie Davis Dining Center, Graham Dining Center, Sadler Dining Center, Goldstein Student Center Dining, all open standard hours
    • Dunkin Donuts (Schine), 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • CoreLife Eatery, 1-7 p.m.
    • Halal Shack, 1-7 p.m.

Barnes Center at The Arch

Barnes Center at The Arch hours for health care, mental health, recreation and other facilities over Thanksgiving Break are available on the Barnes Center website.

Reminder: Call 315.443.8000 for 24-Hour Support

Students experiencing a mental health crisis, seeking support for sexual assault or relationship violence, or needing urgent medical consultation can receive free confidential services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 315.443.8000. Routine consultations should hold until the next business day.

Libraries

The hours for Syracuse University Libraries facilities are as follows:

  • Saturday, Nov. 18
    • Bird Library, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 19
    • Bird Library, noon-8 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 20
    • Bird Library, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • Carnegie Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • King + King Architecture Library, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 21
    • Bird Library, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • Carnegie Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • King + King Architecture Library, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 22
    • Bird Library, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Carnegie Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 23-Friday, Nov. 24
    • No libraries open
  • Saturday, Nov. 25
    • Bird Library, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 26
    • Bird Library 10 a.m.-midnight
    • Carnegie Library, noon-8 p.m.

Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is available to the campus community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year. The department can be reached at 315.443.2224 or by dialing 711 from any campus phone.

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