Spring break is just around the corner. Many campus services, including dining, bus transportation and residence hall front desk hours, will be reduced throughout spring break. Whether you live on or off campus, are staying in Boulder or heading out of town, take a moment to review some reminders.
Before you leave
Leaving for the break? Here are some reminders and tips for students living on and off campus.
On-campus residents听
All residence halls, including Bear Creek and Weber Hall, will remain open for any resident throughout spring break. Hall access doors will be locked and accessible by current residents only.听
Reminders:
- Make sure windows are closed and locked and blinds are closed.
- Unplug electrical appliances (residence hall students only).
- Clean your micro-fridge and set it to low (residence hall students only).
- Remove all food and perishable items from the room.
- Set your heaters on low.
- Remove trash and recycling from the building.
- Turn off your lights.
- Make sure your room door is completely closed and locked.
- Remember to pack all important documents or valuable items such as plane tickets, ID and passport, jewelry, medicines, etc.听
- Store any bikes in your room during breaks if space is available and it does not block exits.听
Learn more about leaving for break.
Off-campus residents
Reminders:
- Before you leave, check with your landlord or find someone willing to clear snow off your property. Snow must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall.听
- Ask a friend to collect your mail and pick up newspapers and any trash in your yard. If you鈥檒l be gone for a longer period of time, consider having the Post Office 听while you鈥檙e away.听
- Make sure all windows and doors are locked. Move expensive items听such as laptops away from windows where they may be visible or bring them with you. Make sure your bike is securely locked, or bring it inside if you can.听
- Set your lights on a timer and your heat to a reasonable temperature, about 60 degrees, to prevent pipes from freezing.听
- Don鈥檛 leave pets by themselves. Find someone to take care of them while you are away.听
Other reminders
听Traveling to DIA
Did you know you can travel to the Denver International Airport (DIA) for free with your Buff OneCard? With one stop adjacent to CU Boulder at 16th and Broadway, the SkyRide leaves hourly from Boulder Station. Visit for more details.
听Remember: Your Buff OneCard is now your transit pass, and your blue College Pass is no longer valid.
Check out other ways you can have a sustainable spring break.听
University closure
Campus will be closed on Friday, March 29, for a university holiday.
Campus Dining Services听
On-campus dining options will be limited during spring break鈥攙iew dining hours听and closures.听
Buff Pantry听
The Buff Pantry supports all campus affiliates who are experiencing food insecurity. The Buff Pantry will be closed March 23鈥揂pril 1 and will reopen April 2. The Buff Pantry is located in the University Memorial Center (UMC) basement, 1B73, near the lower level of the CU Book Store.听听
Getting around campus听
The Buff Bus will cease normal operations at 11 p.m. Friday, March 22. No service will be offered March 23鈥�30. Regular Buff Bus service resumes on Sunday, March 31, at 10 a.m. The Stampede route will run Monday鈥揟hursday听from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., with limited service. Check the transit app for schedules.听听
CU NightRide听
CU NightRide will be open and operating this spring break to offer students a safe evening ride on campus and within Boulder city limits.听
University Memorial Center听
The UMC and The Connection will have an adjusted schedule with limited hours and closures. Check out the UMC website for operational schedules.听听
Health and Wellness Services听
Health and Wellness Services departments will have adjusted hours over spring break.听听
University Libraries
Norlin Library will be open March 25鈥�28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other libraries will be closed March 23鈥�31听and will resume normal operations Monday, April 1.
