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Spring break is just around the corner. Many campus services, including dining, bus transportation and residence hall front desk hours, will be reduced throughout spring break. Whether you live on or off campus, are staying in Boulder or heading out of town, take a moment to review some reminders.

Before you leave

Leaving for the break? Here are some reminders and tips for students living on and off campus.

On-campus residents 

All residence halls, including Bear Creek and Weber Hall, will remain open for any resident throughout spring break. Hall access doors will be locked and accessible by current residents only. 

Reminders:

• Make sure windows are closed and locked and blinds are closed.
• Unplug electrical appliances (residence hall students only).
• Clean your micro-fridge and set it to low (residence hall students only).
• Remove all food and perishable items from the room.
• Set your heaters on low.
• Remove trash and recycling from the building.
• Turn off your lights.
• Make sure your room door is completely closed and locked.
• Remember to pack all important documents or valuable items such as plane tickets, ID and passport, jewelry, medicines, etc. 
• Store any bikes in your room during breaks if space is available and it does not block exits. 

Learn more about leaving for break.

Off-campus residents

Reminders:

• Before you leave, check with your landlord or find someone willing to clear snow off your property. Snow must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall. 
• Ask a friend to collect your mail and pick up newspapers and any trash in your yard. If you’ll be gone for a longer period of time, consider having the Post Office  while you’re away. 
• Make sure all windows and doors are locked. Move expensive items such as laptops away from windows where they may be visible or bring them with you. Make sure your bike is securely locked, or bring it inside if you can. 
• Set your lights on a timer and your heat to a reasonable temperature, about 60 degrees, to prevent pipes from freezing. 
• Don’t leave pets by themselves. Find someone to take care of them while you are away. 

Other reminders

University closure

Campus will be closed on Friday, March 29, for a university holiday.

Campus Dining Services 

On-campus dining options will be limited during spring break—view dining hours and closures. 

Buff Pantry 

The Buff Pantry supports all campus affiliates who are experiencing food insecurity. The Buff Pantry will be closed March 23–April 1 and will reopen April 2. The Buff Pantry is located in the University Memorial Center (UMC) basement, 1B73, near the lower level of the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Book Store.  

Getting around campus 

The Buff Bus will cease normal operations at 11 p.m. Friday, March 22. No service will be offered March 23–30. Regular Buff Bus service resumes on Sunday, March 31, at 10 a.m. The Stampede route will run Monday–Thursday from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., with limited service. Check the transit app for schedules.  

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ NightRide 

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ NightRide will be open and operating this spring break to offer students a safe evening ride on campus and within Boulder city limits. 

University Memorial Center 

The UMC and The Connection will have an adjusted schedule with limited hours and closures. Check out the UMC website for operational schedules.  

Health and Wellness Services 

Health and Wellness Services departments will have adjusted hours over spring break.  

University Libraries

Norlin Library will be open March 25–28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other libraries will be closed March 23–31 and will resume normal operations Monday, April 1.