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Fall Break Campus Resources


FALL 2019 BREAK BEGINS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT THE CLOSE OF CLASSES.  CLASSES WILL RESUME MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 8:30 AM.

RESIDENCE HALLS:

  • ALL COLLEGE RESIDENCE HALLS WILL REMAIN OPEN DURING FALL BREAK.
  • With the fluctuations that will occur in student population and the resulting smaller number of students in residence halls, security issues may be somewhat more prominent. Please be sure to keep outside doors and individual room doors locked and consider removing from easy visibility items which are particularly valuable.
  • No registered parties will be accepted over Fall Break. Registration requests will be accepted when classes resume.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER:

  • The Office of Public Safety and the College Communications Center will operate on a regular schedule during semester break--there will be no curtailment of services.
  • Administrative Office Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Please add the Department of Public Safety Emergency # to your phone (610) 328-8333
  • Break periods are a prime opportunity for theft so be sure to lock your room and secure any valuables  
  • All are encouraged to report suspicious activity immediately  

SHUTTLE SERVICE:

Starting Monday, October 14 through Sunday, October 20 the following shuttle schedule will be followed:

  • GARNET Shuttles: One shuttle will operate as follows:
    • Morning shuttle - 9:00am - 1:00pm (Saturday shuttle ends at 12pm noon)
    • Evening shuttle - 5:00pm - 2:30am
    • Target Shuttle - Regular Schedule: Tuesday and Sunday, 6pm - 8pm
    • Movie/Media/King of Prussia:  Not Operating Over Fall Break
  • Download the Shuttle App! It's called "Trans Loc" and can be found in both the Android and Apple Appstores.

PARKING REMINDER:

  • College parking regulations are strictly enforced every day of the year including fall break
  • All student vehicles must have a permit to be parked on college property and must be parked in their designated lot (Cunningham South or Mary Lyons only). Please contact Public Safety at (610) 328-8000 with any questions or concerns

ONECARD OFFICE:

  • The Onecard Office will be open during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

POST OFFICE:

  • The Post Office will be open Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 3:45pm

FOOD & DINING:

  • Friday, October 11: Sharples closes at 7pm; Sci Center Coffee Bar closes at 6pm; Essie Mae's closes at 10pm
  • Saturday, October 12 - Sunday, October 13: All campus dining operations are closed during the weekend.  Please reserve your Swat Points to use at all off-campus dining establishments, which include the Co-Op, Aria, Bamboo Bistro, Dunkin Donuts, Hobbs, Occasionally Yours, Renato Pizza, and Vicky's Place.
  • Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18: Essie Mae's will be open daily from 10am - 6pm.  At Essie's, you will be allowed to use up to two (2) "meal swipes" from your meal plan.  Each meal swipe can be used to purchase an entree, side, snack, and beverage.  Beyond the meal swipes, you may use Swat Points and Dining Dollars.  Science Center will be open from 8am - 1:30pm.
  • Saturday, October 19: All campus dining operations are closed on Saturday.  Please reserve your Swat Points to use at all off-campus dining establishments, which include the Co-Op, Aria, Bamboo Bistro, Dunkin Donuts, Hobbs, Occasionally Yours, Renato Pizza, and Vicky's Place.
  • Sunday, October 20:  Sharples opens for a light lunch at 11am and closes at 7pm dinner.  It reopens from 8-11pm for a late night snack.  Essie Mae's is closed.

Vending Machines: The campus vending machines are now accepting OneCard as a form of payment.  Students can use either Swat Points or Garnet Cash to make a purchase, in addition to cash, credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.  Please visit the Vending site for more information including machine locations.

COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS):

  • CAPS Hours for Monday, October 14 to Friday, October 18: 10:00am-2:00pm
  • Regular hours resume Monday, October 21: 8:30 am-4:30pm.
  • On-Call telephone consultation service is available 24/7 by calling (610) 328-7768

STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS (WORTH HEALTH CENTER):

  • Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18: 10am-2pm; please visit "What to Do During Breaks" to learn more information about health and wellness resources during the break period
  • Regular hours resume on Monday, October 21
  • The after hours on-call service is available when the Health and Wellness Center is closed at (610) 328-8548

CAREER CENTER:

The Career Center is open Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18, 8:30am - 4:30pm

COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES:

  • All College offices will be open during regular business hours (8:30am -4:30pm) during the break
  • The Registrars' Office is open during these hours for any questions regarding courses/scheduling
  • Hours for academic departments and advisors will vary--please consult with the individual department and/or professor in these instances

LIBRARIES:

SWARTHMORE CAMPUS & COMMUNITY BOOKSTORE:

  • The Swarthmore Campus & Community Store, will be open regular hours: 9am to 7pm Monday through Saturday, and 12pm to 4pm on Sundays.
  • NOTE: The store has an expanded selection of snacks, convenience foods, beverages, and health & beauty supplies that students can use their "Swat Points" to purchase.

ITS HELPDESK:

  • Hours of Operation: Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18, 8:30am - 4:30pm

ATHLETIC FACILITIES HOURS:

The Matchbox
Saturday, October 12 - Sunday, October 13: Closed
Monday, October 14  - Friday, October 18: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday, October 19: Closed
Sunday, October 20: Resume regular hours

Lamb-Miller Fieldhouse:
Saturday, October 12: 8:30am - 7:00pm*  
Sunday, October 13: Closed
Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18: 8:30am - 7:00pm*
Saturday, October 19: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday, October 20:  Resume regular hours
*Open for home games  

Tarble Pavilion:  
Closed

Ware Pool:
Saturday, October 12 - Sunday, October 20: Closed

Mullan Tennis Center:
Saturday, October 12 - Sunday, October 13: Closed
Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18: 11:00am - 2:00pm; 5:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday, October 19: Closed

LIST GALLERY:

  • Tuesday, October 15 - Sunday, October 20: 12:00pm - 5:00pm