Winter break campus services and closures

We wish you a very pleasant winter break and holiday season. We look forward to seeing you back on campus on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The list below outlines the closures and services available at Florida Polytechnic University through the winter break.

Housing

Residence Halls

Sunday, Dec. 15: Residence Halls close at 11 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 3: Residence Halls open for returning students at 9 a.m.
Note: Students needing to stay in Residence Halls during Winter Break must email Paul Carey to be signed up.

Events for Residential Students

There will be no activities during the winter break.

Dining Services

Wellness Dining Center

Saturday, Dec. 14: 9 a.m. – noon
Sunday, Dec. 15 – Friday, Jan. 3: Closed
Saturday, Jan. 4: Regular hours resume

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Friday, Dec. 13: closes at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume

Tu Taco
Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume

Mosaic Café
Thursday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume
 Phoenix Funds, which are declining balance funds attached to your meal plan, expire at the end of the Spring 2020 semester on May 3, 2020. Polybucks do not expire.

Innovation, Science, and Technology Building

Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Wednesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Thursday, Jan. 2: Regular operating hours resume

Student Development Center

Gym Hours
Friday, Dec. 13 – Tuesday, Dec. 24: Open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sat-Sun: Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Wednesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Thursday, Jan. 2 – Friday, Jan. 3: Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular operating hours resume

Lap Pool
Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume

Fitness Classes
Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 5: No fitness classes
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular schedule resumes

Shuttle Services

Saturday, Dec. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 5: No shuttle service
Monday: Jan. 6: Regular schedule resumes

Police Services

Available 24/7 at 863-874-8472, option 2.  If you experience an emergency, please call 911.

Health Services

Health Clinic
Monday, Dec. 16 – Friday, Jan. 3: Closed
Lakeland Regional Walk-In Clinics at Gateway and Lake Miriam are available through the winter break, with limited hours on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

Counseling Services
Mental health clinicians will not be on campus Friday, Dec. 13 – Friday, Jan. 3.
BayCare Counseling services are available 24/7. Students can always connect with professional counselors by calling Bay Care directly at 800-878-5470.

Other helpful numbers

Peace River Center
24-Hour Crisis Line: 800-627-5906

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24-Hour Hotline: 800-273-8255

Contact:
Lydia Guzman
Director of Communications
863-874-8557