Break Periods in University Housing
Residents in Bluff, Prairie or Woodland must submit a Break Request form in MyHousing if they wish to stay in during fall, winter or spring break. Cougar Village and Evergreen Hall are open during the breaks and those residents do not need to submit a request.
Break Periods 2025 - 2026
- Fall Break: November 21-November 30
- Winter Break: December 12-January 11
- Spring Break: March 6- March 16
Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls close at 5 p.m. on Friday and reopen at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
The Cougar Village Commons Building and Evergreen Hall front desk have limited hours during break periods.
Dining Services will have modified hours of operation in most locations. Please view the Dining Hours on the Dining Services website.
Break Hours
Summer Break 2025
Bluff, Prairie, Woodland Front Desks
Close at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025
Evergreen Hall Front Desk
Closes at 6:00 PM Monday, May 26, 2025.
Sunday, May 11 | Closes at 8:00pm |
Monday, May 12 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Wednesday, May 14 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Thursday, May 15 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Friday, May 16 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Saturday, May 17 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
Sunday, May 18 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
Monday, May 19 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Tuesday, May 20 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Wednesday, May 21 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Thursday, May 22 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Friday, May 23 | 4:00pm-11:00pm |
Saturday, May 24 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
Sunday, May 25 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
Monday, May 26 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
Residents must swipe into the building when the desk is not open.
The Evergreen Front Desk can be reached at 618-650-4254. If you need assistance outside these hours, please call SIUPD at 618-650-3324.
Cougar Village Commons Building
Sunday, May 11 | 8:00am-11:00pm |
Monday, May 12 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Tuesday, May 13 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Wednesday, May 14 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Thursday, May 15 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Friday, May 16 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Saturday, May 17 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
Sunday, May 18 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
Monday, May 19 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Tuesday, May 20 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Wednesday, May 21 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Thursday, May 22 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Friday, May 23 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Saturday, May 24 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
Sunday, May 25 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
Monday, May 26 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
Tuesday, May 27 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Wednesday, May 28 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Thursday, May 29 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Friday, May 30 | 8:00am-8:00pm |
Saturday, May 31 | 10:00am-8:00pm |
The MCT #17 Shuttle will run a modified schedule during the week coming through the Village once every hour for 30 minutes after each hour between 6:30 AM-6:30 PM.
The Commons Desk can be reached at 618-650-2900. If you need assistance outside these hours, please call SIUPD at 618-650-3324.