Thanksgiving Vacation Information
Detailed information for Thanksgiving Vacation. Student holiday, Nov. 24. Closures and adjusted hours, Nov. 25-28.
- date: 11/24/21 - 11/28/21
- time: See below for info
- contact: University Communications • unonews@unomaha.edu
The Henningson Memorial Campanile in fall.
The Thanksgiving break is a time for students, faculty, and staff to rest and recharge.
In a message to campus, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D. CFA, highlighted the need to stay healthy and well as many of us will be traveling and visiting loved ones during the break.
"I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful upcoming holiday break, spending time with those who matter most to you and enjoying time to rest and reflect on the hard work and accomplishments you have all achieved this semester and throughout this year," Chancellor Li said.
Included below are some important reminders and adjusted hours as we enter the break.
Wednesday, Nov. 24
University offices open, no classes in session. Some buildings and offices will have adjusted hours of operation, please see below.
Thursday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 28
UNO is closed for Thanksgiving Vacation, but some buildings and office will be operational with adjusted hours on Sunday, Nov. 28. Please see below.
Parking
During the Thanksgiving Break, UNO will have open parking from Wednesday, Nov. 24 through Friday, Nov. 26.
Please note that restrictions for parking in reserved or handicap stalls (unless displaying a valid A.D.A. Permit), visitor stalls, pay-to-park stalls (Lots A, C and designated stalls in Lot M), EV Charging stalls, motorcycle areas, carpool stalls, compact stalls, drive aisles, and fire lanes will continue to be enforced during these times.
Shuttle Bus Service
- Nov. 24: Limited to Purple Route (7 A.M. to 7 P.M.), which has stops at Mammel Hall, Scott Crossing, the Pacific Street Garage and Criss Library.
- Nov 25 and 26: No shuttle service.
Building and Office Hours
Campus Recreation (Wellness Center)
- Wednesday, Nov. 24: 6 A.M. - 8 P.M.
- Thursday, Nov. 25: Closed
- Friday, Nov. 26: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
- Saturday, Nov. 27: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
- Sunday, Nov. 28: 10 A.M. - 10 P.M.
Criss Library
- Wednesday, Nov. 24: 7 A.M. - 5 P.M.
- Thursday, Nov. 25: Closed
- Friday, Nov. 26: Closed
- Saturday, Nov. 27: Closed
- Sunday, Nov. 28: Noon to Midnight
MavCARD Services
MavCARD Services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26.
The Nebraska Medicine-UNO Health Center
The Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26.
If a student has an urgent concern while the health center is closed, they are encouraged to visit a Nebraska Medicine Immediate Care Clinic. Students are encouraged to contact their insurance companies to verify immediate care network participation, benefits, copays and deductibles specific to your plan before seeking care.
UNO Bookstore
The UNO Bookstore will close at 4 P.M. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26.
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Campus Food Operations
Food Services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, but otherwise operate during normal hours.
Other Building Hours
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