Student Affairs shares 2025 winter break resource guide
Classes are over for the year, but Tar Heels still have access to many services and activities.
During winter break, hours for on-campus services may be limited. The following list details a sampling of services for Tar Heels that will be available over the winter break. Visit each area’s website for additional information and updated hours of operation.
Campus Health and Counseling and Psychological Services
Many health care services remain available to students over the break. Campus Health, the Student Stores Mini Clinic/Pharmacy and CAPS will be open weekdays through Dec. 23. Services reopen at 8 a.m. Jan. 2. Students can also access mental health resources on the Heels Care Network.
When Campus Health or CAPS are closed, you can receive mental health support 24/7 by calling 919-966-3658 to speak to a mental health professional or 919-966-2281 for UNC Nurse Connect and on-call providers.
Campus Recreation
During winter break, some facilities will be open with special hours. See this calendar for more detailed information.
Carolina Dining Services
Carolina Dining Services will have a variety of locations open during winter break. Students can use flex to order delivery anywhere on campus from Takeout Central, which offers access to delivery from over 30 local restaurants. Students can also access resources through the Carolina Food Pantry Network.
Other dining options
Many local restaurants are open and offer take-out and delivery options. For information on local restaurants, check out Visit Chapel Hill. For more information, visit the following links:
Carolina Financial Well-Being Center
The Carolina Financial Well-Being Center will offer virtual coaching appointments available during break. Schedule an appointment.
Carolina Housing
Except for Ram Village apartments, all residence halls will close for winter break at 10 a.m. Dec. 13. Residence halls will reopen at 9 a.m. Jan. 4. See the Carolina Housing website for more information on break closure. Students who choose to remain in their Ram Village unit or seek housing for an approved hardship should fill out a winter break housing request form to confirm their plans with Carolina Housing.
Chapel Hill Transit
See the Town of Chapel Hill’s website for the most up-to-date route information.
Student Wellness
- Student Wellness will be closed Dec. 22–Jan. 1 for the holidays. Check the Student Wellness website for the most up-to-date schedule.
- Stop by SASB North 0103, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays, to pick up free sleep kits, snacks, tea and coffee through Dec. 19.
- In-person professional wellness coaching will be available through Dec. 19 and will resume Jan. 12. Virtual wellness coaching will be available throughout winter break except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
- Free and confidential substance use counseling is available throughout finals and winter break. New-client appointments are held in person, and returning clients may engage in virtual appointments (if they are in North Carolina) on a case-by-case basis.
- Carolina Recovery (exclusively for people in or seeking recovery) will meet on Monday nights throughout the break. Thursday night meetings are TBD. Contact Hayden Graham at Hayden.Graham@unc.edu for more information.
Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services
Confidential support and services will be available weekdays through Dec. 23 and resume Jan 2. Email gvsc@unc.edu or call 919-962-1343 to schedule a time to meet. For more information, visit the Campus and Community resources page or the Safe at UNC website.
Things to do
- Catch “Color Triumphant,” at the Ackland Art Museum through Jan. 4. The museum is closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
- Healthy Heels offers favorite spots where students can explore nature around UNC-Chapel Hill.
- Snag CLE credit and free student tickets for “Johnny Loves Johann” at Joan H. Gillings ArtSpace at Current through Dec. 13.
- Check out Heel Life and community calendars for additional activity ideas.
