Spring Break

All students are encouraged to use the spring break period for rest and a change of pace. Many students volunteer, travel, visit family, or take vacations during spring break. Others choose to stay in the Boston area. Some Tufts offices and services are open during spring break with changes to usual hours while other services temporarily close.

Classes are held as scheduled on March 17 and March 27. Students should plan to attend all scheduled class meetings in the usual format on these days. Faculty are advised not to grant excused absences due to student vacation plans or travel preferences. 

All students who live in the residence halls during the spring 2023 term are welcome to stay in their regular assignment on campus for all or part of spring break. There is no additional cost, no permission needed, and no sign up required to stay on campus. Students who choose to leave during the break are not required to check out. If leaving for the break, please close your windows and blinds, turn down your heat, unplug electronics, and lock your door. 

All campus dining locations close during spring break. 

• Regular dining hours continue through the end of service on Thursday, March 16. 

• Friday, March 17, several locations close early: 

  • Carmichael: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

  • Dewick: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

  • Hotung Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

  • Commons Marketplace: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

  • Hodgdon closed 

  • Kindlevan Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

  • Mugar Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

  • SMFA Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

• March 18 and 19: All locations closed. 

• March 20 through March 24: Hotung Cafe open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  All other locations closed. 

• March 25:  All locations closed. 

• March 26:  Carmichael and Dewick Dining Centers and Commons Marketplace are open from 5 p.m. until the end of regularly scheduled service. All other locations closed. 

• March 27: Regular dining hours resume at all locations. 

Students who meet certain financial aid criteria, have a meal plan during the spring term, and will be around during spring break are eligible for spring break meal support.  Students meeting those criteria will be contacted by email and invited to sign up for meal support in early March. Students with questions about this program can contact the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at 617-627-3158 or DeanofStudentAffairs@ase.tufts.edu. 

Over break, most Tufts offices are open during business hours, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Several programs and facilities that usually have operations that extend outside business hours will operate on more limited availability. 

Tisch Library 

• March 17: 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

• March 18 and March 19: Closed 

• March 20 through March 24: 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

• March 25: Closed 

• March 26: 7:45 a.m. to 2 a.m. 

Mayer Campus Center

• March 17: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

• March 18 and March 19: Closed 

• March 20 through March 24: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

• March 25: Closed 

• March 26: 4 p.m. to midnight 

Tisch Fitness Center 

• March 18: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

• March 19: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

• March 20 through 24: 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

• March 25: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

• March 26: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

Counseling and Mental Health Service

The Counseling and Mental Health Service will be open for routine appointments March 20 through 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  The 24/7 counselor on call will be available as usual for mental health emergencies. 

Health Service

The Health Service will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the 24/7 nurse line remains available throughout break for non-emergency medical consultation. 

SMFA

At the SMFA, 230 Fenway and the Mission Hill Studios will be open regular hours during spring break. Access to SMFA’s specialized studios will be available by appointment only during spring break. Please contact the studio manager in advance to schedule an appointment. 

The Davis Square shuttle will operate limited hours during most of the break. The SMFA Connected Shuttle and the SMFA Beacon Direct shuttle will not run from March 18 to March 25. See full spring break shuttle schedule and check out shuttle routes and details. 

The Jumbos are competing in a number of sports over spring break. Check out a match, game, or meet and support your fellow students! See the full schedule.