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Winter Break Resources & Policies

Dining & Food Options

Hewitt Dining Hall will close for the Fall 2024 semester on Friday, December 20 at 2pm and will re-open on Sunday, January 19 for dinner (4:30pm - 8pm). Limited food options and resources will be available during the Winter Break period.

Liz’s Place will be open Monday, January 6 - Friday, January 17 (Monday - Friday, 8am - 2pm)

Barnard dining points and credit cards will be accepted.
Items available will include: grab & go items, breakfast sandwiches and reheatable meals for purchase

Guest Policies

Guest sign-ins will be limited from Dec 20 - Jan 19:

Students may sign in only 1 guest at a time.
Overnight guests will be limited to two consecutive nights.
Minors are not permitted as guests (through Jan 19).

Health & Wellness

Primary Care Health Services (PCHS) & Furman Counseling

PCHS will be closed for clinical services from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. During this closure period, the after-hours services will be available 24/7.
- Medical and Nutritional Concerns: 212-854-2091
- Mental Health Emergencies: 212-854-2092
Please call the CARES Community Safety emergency line (212-854-6666) for any medical emergencies on campus.
- NOTE: Columbia Health will not see Barnard College students during the winter break period

Local Urgent Care Options
If you require in-person care, several urgent care centers are near campus and can be found here. We recommend checking operating hours and insurance co-pay costs before visiting, as those may vary during the holiday season.

Additional Community Emergency Contacts

Crisis Text Line -- Text HOME to 741741
Student of Color Crisis Text Line -- Text STEVE to 741741
Trevor Project Crisis Text Line (LGBTQ) -- Text START to 678678
Samaritan Helpline -- Call or Text (877) 870-4673
Trans Lifeline Peer Support Hotline -- Call (877) 565-8860

Campus Safety

Community Safety will be open during the break, with reduced staffing in alignment with reduced operations.

In the event of an emergency on campus, the phone line is (212) 854-6666.
As you navigate the area, remember safety tips - travel with others where possible, use well-lit routes, and know your options for transportation. Keep belongings on you / in sight at all times.
Campus building access will be limited from the afternoon of Friday, December 20 through the morning of Thursday, January 2, 2025. The Diana Center and Barnard Hall will be open to students from 8am-10pm only. Only students who signed up for Winter Break housing will be able to access the residence halls.
The VIA Service will continue to operate as a free evening transportation option from 4pm-3am daily in the Columbia area.
If you are walking and would like a ‘phone escort’ call the CARES Line 212-854-3362 (select option 2) and a staff member will stay on the line with you until you reach your destination.

Residential Life & Housing Resources

On-duty staff will serve on call for the duration of Winter Break. On-call support will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week between Friday, December 20, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

To contact the Residential Life staff on Duty, students may call CARES 212.854.3362
For an emergency, please call the CARES emergency line: 212.854.6666

The Residential Life & Housing office (110 Sulzberger) will re-open at 9am on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Lock Outs: Students may borrow the emergency key at the front desk of their building. Emergency keys should be returned within 15 minutes.

Mail Services

Mail Services will be available in a limited capacity throughout the Winter Break period.

Monday, December 23: 9AM - 1:30PM
Thursday, December 26 & Friday, December 27: 9AM - 1:30PM
Monday, December 30: 9AM - 3:45PM
Thursday, January 2 & Friday, January 3: 9AM - 3:45PM
Monday, January 6: Normal business hours resume (Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4:45PM)

Dean's Office for Advising & Support

The Deans' Office for Advising and Support will be closed from December 20 through January 1. Class deans will be available for student appointments for the remainder of the Winter Break.

Policies & Reminders

The residence halls are closed for Winter Break starting at 9am on Friday, December 20, 2024, through 9am on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Students may access the residence halls during Winter Break if they are enrolled for and have a room assignment for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Students who take a leave of absence and/or cancel Spring housing will not be permitted to remain on campus during Winter Break.
Students involved in any disciplinary incidents and/or other violations of the Residence Hall Handbook, Student Conduct Code, and/or local/state/federal law may have their access to the residence halls revoked during the Winter Break.
Occupancy is minimal during Winter Break. As always, students should take safety and security precautions by locking room/suite doors. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with which other students may be nearby during the Break or Early Return week.
Students should carry their Barnard Student ID with them at all times. Students must swipe their ID each time they enter their residence hall.