Spring Break 2024

Spring break is Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22.

Please note that all current residential students are welcome to stay on campus during spring break, but must register to be here – there is no additional cost for staying on campus for some or all of spring break. Residential students are also welcome to travel and leave campus during this week.

Don't Forget to Register

If you have not done so already, please register to stay on campus during Spring Break. You can register by logging in to my.mtholyoke. Your Registration must be completed by March 14, 2024.

Limited Campus Resources

Many offices on campus are closed or working with minimal staff over break periods. If you have an emergency, you should contact Public Safety & Services at (413) 538-2304 as they are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

There is always a Professional Staff member on call in case of emergency. You can contact them through Public Safety & Service by requesting to speak with the Professional Staff on Call should you need their assistance.

Meals

Thursday, March 14 - Last Day for Milk & Cookies (restarts on March 25th)

Friday March 15

Frances Perk & Kendade Closed (Reopens on March 25th)

DC Grab & Go Closes Friday March 15th (Reopens on March 25th)

Cochary Pub Closes at 10:00pm (Reopens on March 25th)

The Dining Commons will be closing at 10pm on Friday March 15th

Starting Saturday March 16th - Saturday March 23rd the Dining Commons Spring Break hours of operation are as follows:

  • Breakfast: 7:15am - 9am
  • Lunch: 11:30am - 1:30pm
  • Dinner: 5pm - 8:15pm (Open later due to Ramadan)

During this time, the Kosher, Halal and Harvest stations will be open with the grill available during breakfast periods and all other campus dining locations will be closed.

Normal hours for the Dining Commons will resume on Sunday March 24th.

If you have any questions about dining on campus or dietary accommodations please reach out to dining at dining@mtholyoke.edu

Health Services

The Health Center will be open for limited hours during Spring Break 2024. A triage nurse and medical provider will be available from 9am-12pm Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22. Students seeking urgent care or routine health visits during that time should phone 413-538-2121 to be connected with a nurse or schedule a medical appointment.

WHEN HEALTH SERVICES IS CLOSED:

For medical emergencies, call Public Safety and Services at 413-538-2304 or dial 911.

For medical urgencies, call Health Services at 413-538-2121 and follow the prompts to be connected with the after hours on call service who will arrange a clinician call back.

Local Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care facilities are listed below:

  • Holyoke Hospital Emergency Room - (413) 534-2500Cooley Dickinson Hospital Emergency Room - (413) 582-2108
  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital Emergency Room - (413) 582-2108
  • CDH Urgent Care Center (two locations) - (413) 582-4400
    • 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060
    • 170 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
  • Baystate Urgent Care: 413-387-4197 325 King Street Northampton, MA 01060
  • Holyoke Medical Group Walk-In Care Services: 413-535-4800 1962 Memorial Drive Chicopee, MA 01020

FOR ALCOHOL/DRUG RELATED PROBLEMS:

  • Behavioral Health Network - (413) 733-6661

Counseling Services

Counseling Services will close at 5 pm on March 15. They will resume regular hours at 8:30 am on March 25. Their 24/7 care and support line (students can talk to a live clinician who can contact campus staff as needed) can be reached at (413) 538-2037.

LITS - Williston Library

  • Friday, March 15: 8 am-5 pm
  • Saturday, March 16- Sunday, March 17: CLOSED
  • Monday, March 18 - Friday March 22: 8:30 am-5 pm
  • Saturday, March 23: CLOSED
  • Sunday, March 24: 6 pm-2:00 am
  • Regular hours resume on Monday March 25 at 8 am

Pratt Music library and the LCC are closed for Spring Break.

Shuttles

Here are the shuttles for March break 2024. Unless otherwise indicated, pick up is at the Blanchard Bus Stop.

Holyoke Mall/Stop & Shop on Sunday 3/17:

  • Depart MHC - 11:30am and 12:30pm
  • Depart JC Penny - 3pm and 4pm

Big Y South Hadley on Monday 3/18 and Wednesday 3/20:

  • Depart MHC - 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, and 3:30pm
  • Depart Big Y - 1:45pm, 2:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:15pm, 3:45pm, and 4:45pm

Trans World Market and Trader Joes on Friday 3/22:

  • Depart MHC - 12:00pm and 2:00pm
  • Depart Trans World Market and Trader Joes - 1:00pm/1:15pm and 3:00pm/3:15pm

Mail Services

The Mail and Copy Center will be operating normally during Spring Break, which means they are open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sports & Recreation

Kendall Sports Complex

  • Friday, March 15: Building open 6:30 am-8 pm, Open Swim 11:30am -1:00pm
  • Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, March 17: Closed
  • Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 33: 7 am-6 pm, No Open Swim
  • Saturday, March 23: 10am - 6pm, No Open Swim
  • Sunday, March 24: 12 (noon)-8pm, No Open Swim

Events

Student Engagement Staff are planning some fun events during these days of break to keep you entertained and building community! Events are outlined below:

Ice Skating Outing - Sunday, March 17 from 1:00 - 4:00PM: Kick off break with an ice skating adventure at UMass’ Mullins Center! Transportation will leave from the Blanchard PVTA bus stop at 1pm and have the opportunity to skate for about two hours before returning to campus around 4pm. Res Life will pay for your admission, but please bring $5 for your skate rental. Space is limited; sign-up here.

Spa Night - Wednesday, March 20 from 7:00 - 8:30pm, Blanchard Great Room: Meet us in the Great Room for a soothing spa night. Dive into some nail art, enjoy a face mask, or make some sugar scrub for later.

Films and Fidgets - Friday, March 22, 3:00 - 5:00pm, Blanchard Great Room: Gather to watch a cheery and comforting movie while constructing and decorating colorful Flextangle fidgets!

For a list of other attractions and events happening in the area, click here.

Blanchard Hours

  • Friday, March 15 - Building open 7:30 am to 10 pm.
  • Building open Saturday, March 16 & Sunday March 17 from 9 am to 9 pm.
  • Building open Monday, March 18 - Friday March 22 8 am to 9 pm
  • Building open Saturday, March 23 & Sunday March 24 9 am to 9 pm.
  • Regular hours resume on Monday, March 25 at 7:30 am.

Public Transportation

PVTA - For more information visit the PVTA Website here.

Route 38

Friday, 3/15

  • Full Service Ends Early:
  • Saturday 3/16- Saturday 3/23 - NO SERVICE

Route 39

Friday, 3/15

  • Full Service Schedule Ends Early:
  • Saturday, 3/16 to Saturday, 3/23 - NO SERVICE