December 10, 2024

Winter Break 2024: Updates, closures, schedule changes

A snowy path is shown from campus.

As Winter Break nears, here are some things to keep in mind.

Getting home

Transportation
(Via plane): Uber transport is available for students traveling to/from Lehigh Valley International Airport. Find details on how to request transportation to the airport.
(Via bus): The Easton Bus Terminal connects Downtown Easton with New York City and other areas via the following bus lines:

Staying on campus

Bailey Health Center
Regular hours will remain through Tues., Dec. 17. From Dec. 18-24, the health center will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m. for lunch) Dec. 18-24. If there is an emergency call 911 or Public Safety. MORE
Dining Services
Dining Services will partner with Student Life to restock the Pard Pantry Wed., Dec. 18, 2024. To enhance convenience, the dining team will be providing a variety of shelf-stable items. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the pantry’s offerings during the winter break!

Fostering well-being throughout Winter Break

As you prepare for the break ahead and consider the many ways in which you plan to rest, recharge and reconnect, remember that Togetherall is here for you! This peer-to-peer mental health community empowers students to anonymously seek and provide support. The online resource is moderated by mental health professionals and offers a safe space to connect with others experiencing similar feelings 24/7, 365 days a year. Moreover, Togetherall offers journaling, goal-setting, creative self-expression tools, and self-assessments, in addition to a wide range of self-guided courses to help support your mental health and well-being! Watch this video to learn more and register for free today.

Lafayette College Libraries
The libraries will be open 24 hours through Mon., Dec. 16 when they’ll close at 10 p.m. The libraries will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 17-19 and 9 a.m. to noon Dec 20. The libraries will be closed from Dec 21 – Jan 1.
Lafayette Today schedule
Emails will go out Mon., Dec. 16 and Thurs., Dec. 19 on the regular schedule. Emails will not be sent during the holiday break. During Winter Break, emails will be sent once a week on Mondays (deadline to include items is the Thursday prior). The regular schedule resumes Mon., Jan. 27.
Recreation Services
The recreation center will operate on an amended schedule Dec. 6-17. It will close Dec. 18 through Jan. 5. It will reopen Mon., Jan. 6 with Interim hours. View hours
Residence Life
Campus housing closes for the fall semester Tues., Dec. 17, and reopens for the spring semester Sat., Jan. 25. Students are expected to depart campus within 24 hours of their last exam or by 5 p.m. Tues., Dec. 17 (whichever comes first). At that time, all residence hall access will be disabled.
Students that need housing between the semesters should register for Winter Housing. This period is outside the timeframe of academic year housing therefore additional fees apply. Details about winter housing, including how to apply, can be found on the Residence Life website.
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