Thanksgiving Break 2025

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Happy Thanksgiving !!!

Students who wish to stay in the residence halls for Thanksgiving Break, November 26th - 30th, do not need to fill out a form. Residence halls will remain open throughout the break. Access will not be removed from your cards to enter your assigned building. 

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Check Out Your Meal Plan Options

Independence, Liberty, and Patriot meal plans will be available until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25th. These meal plans will be reactivated after the break, starting on Sunday, November 30th. Extended, Ultimate, and INTO meal plans will be accessible throughout the winter break.

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Transportation Options During Thanksgiving

Shuttle schedules are often adjusted during Thanksgiving break periods and may not run at their usual times. Parking, and updates on shuttle operations during the break can be found  on the Parking & Transportation website in the link below. 

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Shuttle Services to Regional Locations

Book your shuttle tickets now! Parking and Transportation is offering shuttles to regional locations, with departures on Tuesday, November 25 and returning on Sunday, November 30.

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Piedmont and Eisenhower Desks

The Piedmont Desk will be open 24/7 throughout the Thanksgiving break. The Eisenhower Desk will be closed from 6:00 am on Thursday, November 27, through 9:00 am on Friday, November 28.

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Getting to Area Airports During the Break

There are three major airports located in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Therefore there are different various transportation options for getting to and from Mason’s Campuses using airport transportation. Check your flight information to make sure you know which airport you are leaving from before departing campus.

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Preparing for Winter Break

Be sure to take out your trash and turn off the lights before you leave. Consider taking home anything you might need during the Winter Break to reduce what you need to take home at the end of the semester. You are welcome to return at any time during the break. Access will remain on residents' IDs throughout the break period.

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Achieve Your Fitness & Well-being Goals During The Break

Take time during the break to focus on your well being. Login for a workout session, stock up on healthy food options, or take a walk around campus. Maybe check out a new workout. or retake your favorite class. Burnalong provides several workout options for students.

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Destress in the Holidays with TimelyCare - a Mental Health Support!

Having a hard semester? Stressed out about the upcoming holidays? Mental health is an important component of your wellbeing. The break provides students an opportunity to take a break from classwork and focus on their mental health as they prepare for finals.