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
Fall Break 2025
Bluff, Prairie, Woodland Front Desks
Close at 5:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025
Evergreen Hall Front Desk
Starting Friday, November 21, 20225
| Friday, November 21 | Closing at 11 pm |
| Saturday, November 22 | 10 am - 8 pm |
| Sunday, November 23 | 10 am - 8 pm |
| Monday, November 24 | 4 pm - 11 pm |
| Tuesday, November 25 | 4 pm - 11 pm |
| Wednesday, November 26 | 4 pm - 11 pm |
| Thursday, November 27 | CLOSED |
| Friday, November 28 | 4 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday, November 29 | 10 am - 8 pm |
| Sunday, November 30 | 10 am - resume 24-hour operations |
Cougar Village Commons Building
Starting Friday, November 21, 2025
| Friday, November 21 | 8 am - 11 pm |
| Saturday, November 22 | 10 am - 8 pm |
| Sunday, November 23 | 10 am - 8 pm |
| Monday, November 24 | 8 am - 8 pm |
| Tuesday, November 25 | 8 am - 8 pm |
| Wednesday, November 26 | 8 am - 8 pm |
| Thursday, November 27 | CLOSED |
| Friday, November 28 | 8 am - 8 pm |
| Saturday, November 29 | 10 am - 8 pm |
| Sunday, November 30 | 10 am - 11 pm |
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.
