Thanksgiving holiday campus services and closures

Nov 25, 2019
Thanksgiving holiday campus services and closures

We wish you a very pleasant Thanksgiving and want to remind you that there are no classes Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Friday, Nov. 29. We look forward to seeing you back on campus on Monday, Dec. 2. The list below outlines closures and services available through the Thanksgiving holiday. Please contact Tonya Chestnut at 863-874-8622 if you have any questions.

Residential Students:

  • Thursday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Day Feast hosted by Student Affairs: Phase 2 Commons at 1 p.m.

Dining Services:

Wellness Center Dining

  • Wednesday, Nov. 27: Brunch 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Closed for dinner
  • Thursday, Nov. 28 – Saturday, Nov. 30: Closed
  • Sunday, Dec. 1: Dinner 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 2: Regular hours resume

TuTaco, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Mosaic Café

  • Tuesday, Nov. 26 – Sunday, Dec. 1: Closed
  • Monday, Dec. 2: Regular hours resume

Innovation, Science, and Technology Building:

  • Open for studying and group work. Make sure you bring your Florida Poly ID.

Student Development Center:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 26: 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 27: 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 28 – Friday, Nov. 29: Closed
  • Saturday, Nov. 30 – Sunday, Dec. 1: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Shuttle Service:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Sunday, Dec. 1: No shuttle service
  • Monday, Dec. 2: Regular service resumes

Police Services:

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

Health Services:

Health Clinic

  • Closed Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Sunday, Dec. 1

For care over the break: Lakeland Regional Health’s Gateway and Lake Miriam walk-in clinics will be open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, and 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29. Gateway and Lake Miriam are also available Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. **Students visiting a health clinic other than the campus clinic need to be aware that services are not free of charge. Students should be prepared to self-pay or present a medical insurance card.

Gateway: 2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33805

Lake Miriam: 4710 South Florida Ave., Lakeland, Florida 33811

Counseling Services:

  • Appointments times are available Monday, Nov. 25
  • Our mental health clinicians will not be on campus Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Friday, Nov. 29
  • 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