DECEMBER 11, 2025

Hello, Triton!

Winter Break is around the corner and we want to make sure you are informed of adjusted hours for all the resources, services and activities available to you whether you are staying in San Diego or traveling elsewhere.

We hope you enjoy your well-deserved break and feel refreshed when you return!

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. For mental health crises, please dial 9-8-8.

The SHS Nurse Advice Line is available to ALL registered students at no cost every day — even during Winter Break! Call (858) 534-3300 and select the Nurse Advice option to speak with a Registered Nurse who can provide health guidance.

Student Health and Well-Being is here for students before and during the Winter Break with hours for specific services and resources available through the button below.

Created by students, for students, Willo makes it easy to stay connected, improve your well-being and thrive at UC San Diego.  

Join a connected community, volunteer in service opportunities and stay informed of athletic events, cultural celebrations, or career development programs.

Basic Needs services, including emergency housing, food, and basic needs grants, will be available until Wed, Dec. 24 and will return on Fri, Jan. 2.

The Hub Basic Needs Center physical spaces will be closed on Mon, Dec. 15 and will reopen on Fri, Jan. 9 after food and basic needs items are restocked for distribution.

Students facing challenges with access to adequate food, stable housing or general resources, please fill out the Basic Needs Assistance Form.

Each Residential Dining hall and market have their own specific adjusted hours during Finals Week and Winter Break.

Price Center and Student Center will have adjusted hours or closures between Sat, Dec. 13, and Sun, Jan. 4. Please use the button below to follow University Centers for the most updated information.

Target will be closed on Dec. 25.

During break, outdoor recreation activities are available during daylight hours including tennis, pickleball, basketball, sand volleyball, Muir Field, and Triton Bar Park. Tennis and pickleball reservations are recommended for priority use. Visit the Rec website for Recreation facilities' adjusted hours and closures.

Become a Wilderness First Responder! Outback Adventures partners with Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) to bring Wilderness First Responder (WFR) to campus Dec. 14-20.

Togetherall is a safe and supportive, global, anonymous online community available 24/7 to all UC San Diego students looking for a sense of connection.

No matter the size of your concerns, you can connect with others who will understand what you’re going through. Togetherall is here to help.

Check out @istudents.ucsd and @ischolars.ucsd to find activities around San Diego including beautiful views, good eats, and more!

The Career Center will be operating virtually Dec. 22-23, and Jan. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In-person operations resume on Mon, Jan. 5.

For questions, please email careercenter@ucsd.edu.

UC San Diego Library buildings will have their own specific adjusted hours during the Winter Break. Access to online resources remains available.

The Craft Center will be closed Mon, Dec. 22 and will reopen on Tues, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. for Open Studio and Winter Quarter classes.

Good luck on the rest of your finals and we look forward to seeing you after the break!

Please check out the @ucsdtritonlife Instagram for additional campus updates.