End of Semester Resources

Some campus buildings will extend their operating hours to allow for additional study space: 

McKeldin Library is open continuously from:

• Sunday, December 3 at 11 a.m. to Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, December 10 at 11a.m. to Tuesday, December 19 at 5 p.m. 

Hornbake Library is open continuously from Monday, December 11 at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, December 19 at 10 p.m. 

Other libraries will extend their hours. Review the UMD Libraries' operation hours. 

The Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center and Brendan Iribe Center:

• Open 7 a.m. to Midnight: Monday, December 4 to Sunday, December 10. 
• Open continuously from Monday, December 11 at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, December 19 at 10 p.m.

• University Libraries
  • Operating hours
  • “Find a Space”: search for study spaces by library location, activity/purpose, technology available, and noise level.
• Quiet study spaces across campus
• Study spaces at The Stamp
• Eppley Recreation Center (final exam hours)
• Ritchie Coliseum (final exam hours): The Loft, which overlooks the Ritchie Arena, will be set up specifically for finals week with movable tables and chairs to accommodate individual or small group work

• Academic support services from Undergraduate Studies 
• Academic Success Guide from Resident Life 
• Countdown to Finals Guide from The Teaching and Learning Transformation Center.

Double check your exam schedule: Prepare ahead by ensuring you have all of your exam dates and times correctly noted. In the event of a major campus disruption, Sunday, December 17 or Tuesday, December 19 will be used as make-up exam days.

Develop a study schedule: Creating a study schedule helps you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively. Allocate specific time slots for each subject, and include breaks to help you stay focused and avoid burnout.

Stay organized: Keep track of important dates, exam schedules, and deadlines using a planner or digital calendar. This will help you stay on top of your tasks and avoid last-minute cramming.

Use campus resources: See what's offered through your college or department, such as tutoring, workshops, and study groups. Reach out to your professors or teaching assistants if you need clarification or guidance.

Stay connected: Reach out to your classmates, friends, and family for support. Sharing your concerns and discussing your challenges can help alleviate stress and keep you motivated.

Review your syllabi, assignment instructions: If an instructor or syllabus does not explicitly say you can work in groups, use AI, etc. ask before completing the assignment to avoid a referral to the Office of Student Conduct.  

Ask for extensions at least four business days in advance: Submitting old, forged, or otherwise expired medical notes can get you referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Sometimes emergencies happen, but if you notice in advance that you have multiple projects due the same day, ask your instructor if they can accommodate. 

Here's how to report academic dishonesty and self-referrals through the Office Student Conduct.

Wellness Series: these drop-in virtual workshops support your mental health and well-being will continue through Thursday, December 14. 

Urgent visits are always available during business hours:

• Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Tuesday, December 19 (the end of finals)
• Winter Hours: Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, December 20. The center will be closed in late December/early January when the university is closed. 

Incorporate movement and self-care into your routine during finals season! Consider trying out a new group fitness class to sweat the stress away.

• Group fitness classes will be running on their regular schedule until Friday, December 15. 
• Facility hours: exams, interim and Winter Term 

Students registered for the spring semester will have access to RecWell facilities and programs during winter term. 

New graduates may purchase a non-registered student membership at discounted pricing for the spring 2024 semester. 

UHC hours through Thursday, December 14:

• Mondays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesdays to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday, December 15: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday, December 16: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

UHC interim hours: 

• Monday, December 18 to Friday, December 22: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Closed: Saturday, December 23 - Monday, January 1, 2024

UHC Winter Term hours, starting Tuesday, January 2:

• Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on weekends. 

Other Support: 

• Health Promotion and Wellness Services is here to help you with stress management, personal wellness, nutrition, and community wellness. 
• The After Hours Nurse Line (301.314.9386) is always free and available whenever the UHC is closed.

CARE To Stop Violence 

• CARE to Stop Violence Office Hours
  • Monday, December 25 - Monday, January 1: Closed
  • Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
• Crisis Line Hours:
  • Tuesday, December 19 to Friday, December 22: non-operational after business hours.
  • Saturday, December 23 to Monday, January 1: Crisis Line Closed.
  • Regular operations resume Tuesday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m.
• CARE to Stop Violence: see office operations hours 

​​​If you're in need of a SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam) while CARE is closed, contact UM Capital Region Health's 24 hour hotline at: 301.677.2337 or Shady Grove Adventist Healthcare Center's 24-hour hotline at: 240.826.6225. If you're having a mental health emergency, please contact 988.

Extended Hours: 

Footnotes Cafe in McKeldin is open continuously from:

• Tuesday, December 12 at 8 a.m. through Saturday, December 16 at 6 p.m.
• Sunday, December 17 at noon through Tuesday, December 19 at 2 p.m. 

Yahentaimitsi Dining Hall and South Campus Dining Hall open at 6:30 a.m.:

• Wednesday, December 13 to Saturday, December 16
• Monday, December 19 and Tuesday, December 19  

Visit the Dining Services website for a list of locations and operating hours.