Monday, November 10, 2025

Fall break at the University of Iowa runs from Saturday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. While campus is quieter during this time, many offices and services remain open to support students who stay in Iowa City to study, work, or rest before finals. There is no fee to stay in the halls over the break, but students must submit a form to do so. 

Things to do before the break

Encourage your student to plan ahead and make sure they’re ready for a safe, productive week on or near campus. Students should check key systems, finalize travel or housing plans, and review available campus resources.

  • Confirm spring registration time and clear any holds in MyUI.
  • Review the final exam schedule and create a study plan in MyUI.
  • Review key information from University Housing & Dining about available services and submit the housing form if staying on campus.
  • Students should talk to their roommate(s) about their plans for fall break. As always, students may not loan out keys to other students or guests. 

Dining and meal options during fall break

Only select dining locations will be open for service during fall break. Flex meals, dining dollars, and other forms of payment like U-bill and meal share swipes will be accepted. The hours for available campus dining locations are listed below.

Be sure to verify hours here before you go, in case they've been updated. 

  • Friday, Nov. 21 – Hillcrest, Burge, and Catlett Market Places open 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Pat’s, Pat’s II, and the Filling Station open 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Saturday–Monday, Nov. 22–24 – All dining locations closed.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 25 – Filling Station open 7 a.m.–4 p.m. All other dining locations closed.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Filling Station open 7 a.m.–4 p.m. All other dining locations closed.
  • Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 27–30 – All dining locations closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • Monday, Dec. 1 – All dining locations resume normal hours.

Fall break meal

Beverly Brandau Fall Break Meal — 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Old Brick (26 E. Market St.). A free, holiday-style meal with vegetarian options is available to all students, scholars, and community members staying in Iowa City. Pre-registration is encouraged for early time slots, with walk-ins welcome from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Learn more.

Campus resources and services

Students can still access health, wellness, and care resources throughout the week, though hours may be reduced or offices may close on university holidays (Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28). 

Students needing immediate mental health support can call or text the UI Support and Crisis Line at 844-461-5420 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Listed below is availability for selected student services during the fall break. 

  • University Counseling Service – Open regular business hours Monday through Wednesday; closed Thursday and Friday. Offers same-day appointments and after-hours phone support.
  • Student Health – Provides limited appointments during the break week; closed Thursday and Friday.
  • The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center will be open during break, but may have slight changes to hours of operation. Check their site for daily availability.
  • Review Cambus schedules for limited service during the break.