Winter Break Guide for Students
This is a comprehensive guide to campus resources and services available to students over the winter academic break, from December 16, 2024 to January 26, 2025.
During the winter break, Reed College is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of the holiday closure dates on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1 and 20. Inclement weather may also affect department staffing and hours. College delays and closures due to inclement weather will be posted on the Reed home page. This guide is organized by the following categories:
Campus Departments & Services
Academic Support
Hours and services December 19 to January 26
Students can schedule an academic coaching appointment by emailing Drew Gonrowski (drewgonrowski@reed.edu) Amaan Mohiuddin (mohiuddin@reed.edu). Availability for appointments vary depending on staff vacation schedules. Individual and Drop-in tutoring services are not available during the winter break. All tutoring will resume on the first day of classes on January 27th, 2025.
Athletics, Fitness & Outdoor Programs
Hours and services December 20 to January 26
The sports center winter break hours, including pool hours, will be posted on the sports center website. The Night Bus does not operate during the winter break. Please consult the website for the most accurate information on hours and spaces open for use. The College is closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. No weekend hours until January 24th, 2025.
Reed Bookstore
Hours and services December 23 to January 17
The Reed College Bookstore is open most weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm on days the college is open except for: December 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, January 2nd, and January 3rd when the bookstore will be open 10 am to 2 pm. Weekend hours will resume January 25th. Visit the Bookstore site for more information.
Business Office and Payroll
Hours and services December 20 to January 17
- The business and payroll offices are open:
- weekdays from 8:30 a.m to 5 p.m., on days the College is open.
- The cashier's window* is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1pm to 3pm.
- The College is closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
- You may call us at 503-777-7505 or email us at business-office@reed.edu for assistance regarding your student account.
- You may call 503-788-6648 or email payroll@reed.edu for assistance regarding payroll.
- Please visit the Business Office website for any updates to winter break hours and services.
* Some cashier purchases can be done remotely for your convenience:
- Need to refill an Honored Citizen Hop Card?
- Email us at business-office@reed.edu. Please provide your name, student ID#, and the number from the back of your Hop Card.
- We will email you a confirmation once we have applied the pass to your card.
- Need to purchase the next month’s Hop Card for an adult pass?
- Go to the portal and pay for your pass.
- We will receive an email confirmation of your purchase and email you the receipt confirmation after we have applied the pass to your card.
- Need to purchase Commuter Points or Add-On Board Points?
- Go to the portal and pay for your purchase.
- We will receive an email confirmation of your purchase and email you the receipt confirmation after we have applied the points to your account.
Center for Life Beyond Reed
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
CLBR is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open. Our team is available for appointments via Handshake to students over the break. We also encourage students to connect with our resources online, including:
Community Safety
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
Community safety is open 24 hours a day, including weekends, holidays, and all other days the college is closed. CSOs are available to assist with safety and security issues, including medical emergencies and lockouts. Call 503-517-5355, text 503-849-8678, or walk in to 28 West for assistance.
Computing User Services
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
Staff are generally available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Help Desk for specific holiday closures.
Disability & Accessibility Resources
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
DAR will be closed from Dec 23 to Jan 1. Otherwise, DAR is open during winter break and available for virtual and in-person appointments on days when the college is open. Students can make an appointment via DAR's online booking system.
Facilities
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
Maintenance staff are available and on-call during the break for on-campus facilities issues. For non-urgent maintenance issues, fill out an online maintenance request. For urgent maintenance issues (e.g. broken pipe, no heat), call Facilities (503-777-7283) during business hours or Community Safety (503-517-5355) after hours and on days the college is closed.
Financial Aid
Hours and services December 19 to January 16
The Financial Aid Office is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open. Staff are available for questions and advising via phone, email, virtual and in-person appointments during this time.
We will have limited availability from December 23 through January 2. Students with urgent concerns should email us at financial.aid@reed.edu with URGENT in the subject line and a staff member will respond as soon as possible.
Visit Financial Aid for contact information.
Health & Counseling Center
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
The HCC will be open regular business hours (9am - 5pm, closed for lunch from 12pm - 1pm) on the days the college is open, for limited appointment availability during winter break. Please call the HCC at 503-777-7281 to make an appointment during the break.
See Safety & Support Resources for medical, counseling and crisis resources available to students during the academic break.
International Student Services
Hours and services December 20 to January 24
ISS staff are available for scheduled advising sessions via Zoom or in GCC 104 on days the College is open. Students can find appointment times/modes by contacting ISS. Drop-in office hours will resume in the spring semester.
Visit ISS Weekly for ISS program and winter event updates.
ISS staff will be unavailable from December 23 through January 1 due to vacations and the winter holidays.
Library
Hours and services December 21 to January 26
December 21st to January 26th (note exceptions below):
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed December 24th to January 1st and January 20th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
Holds will be moved to the lobby December 20th and back to the library January 27th.
For more details, see Library Hours.
Mail Services
Hours and services December 23 to January 17
The Mail Room is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on days the college is open.
Multicultural Resource Center
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
The Multicultural Resource Center is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open. In-person and virtual zoom appointments with the MRC Director can be scheduled by e-mailing chij@reed.edu.
MRC staff will be unavailable from December 30 to January 17.
Registrar's Office
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
Visit the Registrar's Office for current office hours and services.
Residence Life
Hours and services December 20 to January 17
Residence Life is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open. Residence Life staff will respond to emails and phone calls periodically during college closures. Residence Life will continue to host social events which will be advertised via Reed email. Please contact Residence Life with questions at res-life@reed.edu.
SEEDS (Students for Education, Equity, and Direct Service)
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
SEEDS program director Shishei Tsang is available for virtual appointments on days the college is open. The Reed Community Pantry will close after finals week and reopen in January 2025. Please see below for RCP Winter Hours:
Winter Break RCP Hours
The RCP will be closed from 12/21/2024 to 1/5/2025 and open from 1/6/2025 to 1/24/2025 during winter break.
- Tuesdays: 12pm-2pm
- Wednesdays: 2pm-4pm
- Thursdays: 3pm-5pm
- Fridays to Mondays: CLOSED
*Hours adjust every semester and during breaks. The RCP will close when the campus is closed. Opening hours are subject to change due to volunteer availability or any unforeseen circumstances. Visit SEEDS's Instagram for updates or email communitypantry@reed.edu.
See Campus Dining & Food for more information.
SHARE (Sexual Health, Advocacy, & Relationship Education)
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
Support for survivors and allies is available. To connect to a confidential advocate, email Confidential Advocate and SHARE Program Director L. Mattson at mattsonl@reed.edu or submit a consultation request through our Advocacy Contact Form. Outreach will be responded to within 48-72 hours.
Review your options and resources for sexual health and experiences of sexual violence on our website, or view our digital Options and Resources handbook.
Need safer sex supplies over break? Online orders through SHARE Package can be filled and mailed to US addresses during break, with an anticipated delay in shipping and processing for off-campus delivery!
Night Owl flights and SHARE Lounge are on pause during winter break–we will see you in the new year!
See Safety & Support Resources for additional resources.
Student Engagement
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
Student Engagement is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days that the college is open. However, the office will be closed from December 24 through January 1. Visit Student Engagement for staff contact information and to make an appointment.
Student Life Office
Hours and services December 16 to January 22
The Student Life Office is available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open. The office will be closed on holiday campus closure days of December 24, 25, 31, January 1 and 20. Student Life deans are available to meet with students in-person or via phone or Zoom. Email Student Life via student-life@reed.edu if you need assistance scheduling a meeting or have questions.
Campus Dining & Food
Commons
The following are winter break operating hours for Commons Cafe:
Commons will close at 2pm on Friday, December 20th and will be closed the 21st and 22nd.
Commons will be open on Monday, December 23rd serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Commons will be closed from Tuesday December 24th through Wednesday January 1st and will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd with lunch service only from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm Monday through Friday for the following two weeks.
Commons will serve brunch on Saturday, January 18th from 10am-2:30pm and will extend operating hours to 9am to 2:30pm during Paideia week.
Normal operating hours resume Monday, January 27th when classes resume.
Hours, menus, and services are regularly updated on the Bon Appetit website and the Reed College website.
Reed Community Pantry
The Reed Community Pantry provides nonperishable food items, toiletries, hygiene products, clothing, books, and more at no cost to members of the Reed community.
Winter Break RCP Hours
The RCP will be closed from 12/21/2024 to 1/5/2025 and open from 1/6/2025 to 1/24/2025 during winter break.
- Tuesdays: 12pm-2pm
- Wednesdays: 2pm-4pm
- Thursdays: 3pm-5pm
- Fridays to Mondays: CLOSED
*Hours adjust every semester and during breaks. The RCP will close when the campus is closed. Opening hours are subject to change due to volunteer availability or any unforeseen circumstances. Visit SEEDS's Instagram for updates or email communitypantry@reed.edu.
See Campus Dining & Food for more information.
Events & Activities
Reed Events
Visit the Reed Events Calendar to learn more about campus events.
Winter housing events
Residence Life will continue to host social events which will be advertised via Reed email.
Sports Center
The Reed Sports Center is open with reduced hours during the winter break. Visit Athletics, Fitness & Outdoor Programs for winter break hours and operations.
Reed Ski Cabin
The Reed Ski Cabin will be open for use over the winter for current students, staff, faculty and alumni. Reservations can be made on IRIS.
Paideia 2025
Paideia 2025 will take place from Saturday, January 18 to Sunday, January 26, 2025. Paideia will be held in-person and virtually this year. Check the Paideia website for updates and schedules!
The Reed College Guide to Multicultural Portland
The Reed College Guide to Multicultural Portland is designed to provide Reedies with a starting point for exploring Portland. The guide includes information about local restaurants, spiritual and faith centers, community and cultural organizations, salons and barbershops, and arts and attractions!
Safety & Support Resources
For on-campus emergencies, please call Reed Community Safety at 503-788-6666. For off-campus emergencies, dial 911.
In addition to the Reed resources listed below, students can visit Student Support Resources for local, state and national safety, mental health, and medical support resources.
Community Safety
Community Safety is open 24 hours a day, including weekends, holidays, and days the college is closed. CSOs are available to assist with safety and security issues, including medical emergencies and lockouts. For on-campus emergencies, call 503-788-6666. For non-urgent situations, call the CSOs at 503-517-5355, text 503-849-8678, or walk in to 28 West for assistance.
Mental health support
The Reed Health and Counseling Center has partnered with Uwill to expand its mental health support for all currently enrolled students. There is no cost to use Uwill, and the college will provide students with 360 counseling credits for their sessions (up to 12 teletherapy sessions per calendar year). Students are able to choose their appointment type, by video, phone, chat, or message. To use, students should log onto https://uwill.com/ with their Reed email.
Students can talk with a free and confidential counselor 24 hours a day by calling the Reed Counseling Hotline at 866-432-1224. Students can also follow the HCC's recommendations for finding counseling providers and navigating health insurance in their local communities.
See Mental Health Resources for additional emergency, hospital, and counseling line resources.
Medical assistance
The HCC’s Medical Services will remain open during winter break except during inclement weather, holidays, and weekends. Students will be able to book appointments on the Student Health Portal or by calling the HCC at 503-777-7281. When the HCC is closed, Reed students can call the Nurse Advice Line at 800-214-4469 to consult with a registered nurse. The advice line nurses can help answer questions about symptoms, deciding between urgent care, the emergency room, or waiting for the HCC to re-open, and/or home treatment options and advice.
See Medical Health Resources for local urgent clinics and hospitals.
The Reed Care Team
The Care Team proactively coordinates resources and support for students experiencing personal hardships, such as housing insecurity, interpersonal conflicts and family emergencies. Anyone can refer a student to the Care Team via the online care referral form. Referrals are reviewed during normal business hours and are not monitored after hours, on weekends, or days the college is closed.
Sexual and domestic violence support
Support for survivors and allies is available. You can review your options and resources on our website or view our digital handbook. To connect to a confidential advocate, email Confidential Advocate and SHARE Program Director L. Mattson at mattsonl@reed.edu or submit a consultation request through our Advocacy Contact Form. Outreach will be responded to within 48-72 hours.
Connect to a community-based Call to Safety at 503-235-5333 or call the 24-hour crisis line at 1-888-235-5333. Live chat is available at RAINN.org.
Emergency housing
Students experiencing unsafe or inhabitable living conditions (whether on- or off-campus) can call Community Safety (503-517-5355) to request use of a temporary on-campus emergency room. Two on-campus emergency rooms are available to currently enrolled students for short-term use (typically no more than 72 hours). Staff can assist students in making a plan for longer-term housing if needed.
See Basic Needs Resources for additional local community resources.
Emergency financial assistance
The Reed Emergency Relief Fund is a limited resource available to students who have short-term or one-time needs that are deemed immediately vital to the personal health or academic well-being of the student. Priority is given to students with financial need who have exhausted all forms of financial aid. Visit Emergency Funding for more information.
Contact
This guide was compiled by the Reed Care Team. If you have questions or additions for this guide, please contact us at careteam@reed.edu.