2025-2026 Winter Break Information

Athletics Home Events

For more information on game and locations, check out the schedule here.

Campus Closing

Campus offices are closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Offices open on Monday, January 5th, 2026

If you have an emergency while campus offices are closed, please call Public Safety at 847-735-5555 or call 911

Emergencies

Public Safety is open 24/7/365. Call Public Safety at 847-735-5555

You can also call for emergency help by calling 911

Health and Wellness

There will be no drop-in hours for the Health and Wellness Center during the Winter Break.

December 15th-December 23rd and January 5th-January 9th

Appointments only weekdays 8:30-4:30pm (closed 12:00pm (noon) - 1:00pm); December 15th-December 23rd and January 5th-January 9th.  

We will be closed December 24th through January 4th. See below for alternative Health Services near campus.

 

To make an appointment click Student Health Portal or call the Center at 847-735-5240 or email at healthandwellness@lakeforest.edu.

 

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911. If you are experiencing a psychological crisis, please call 988.

 

For non-emergency mental health support, please call our 24/7 Mental Health Support Line at 847-735-5300 or go to https://studentsupport.telushealth.com/us/home

 

You may use the following alternative Health Services if you live on or near campus:

 

The Minute Clinic:

520 N. Western Avenue, Lake Forest (Located inside of CVS Pharmacy)

Hours of operation:        
Monday – Friday              8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday                             9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday                                9 am - 4:30 pm
Lunch breaks: 1:30-2:30 Monday - Friday and 1:00 - 1:30 Saturday and Sunday

 

Walk-ins are subject to availability and appointments can be scheduled at https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic

 

Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care

525 Rockland Road
Suite 100
Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044

Phone Number: 847-475-2273

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Sunday: 8:30 am – 7:30 pm

 

Appointments encouraged and walk-ins available. Virtual option available.

 

The Lake Forest Acute Care

1025 W Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday             8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday                           8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday                              12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

 

No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcomed.

 

Have the student health insurance plan offered by the College? AcademicLiveCare is a resource for medical/urgent care, therapy, nutrition, and psychiatry.  Click here to sign upAcademicLiveCare is NOT for people suffering from serious or life-threatening conditions. Please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you are experiencing:

  • Chest pain
  • Neurological symptoms, suggesting a stroke
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Dizziness or loss of consciousness
  • Sudden bleeding
  • Choking or gagging
  • Severe Hypertension or Hemorrhoids
  • Head injury
  • Possible broken bones
  • Cancer
  • Patients who want to hurt themselves (suicidality)
  • Patients who want to hurt others (homicidal)
  • Schizophrenia or hallucinations
If you have any of the above symptoms or any other serious medical concerns, please call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest emergency department.
Mail Room Hours

TBD

 

Week of December 23, 2024 

  • Monday, Dec. 23: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, Dec. 24: CLOSED 
  • Wednesday, Dec. 25: CLOSED 
  • Thursday, Dec. 26: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 
  • Friday, Dec. 27: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 

 

Week of December 30, 2024 

  • Monday, Dec. 30: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, Dec. 31: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, Jan. 1: CLOSED 
  • Thursday, Jan. 2: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 
  • Friday, Jan. 3: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 

 

Week of January 6, 2025 

  • Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Aurora Rivera, Mail Services Site Manager, at arivera@lakeforest.edu. 

Meals
  • For the weeks that you have registered for winter break, you are also enrolled in the winter meal plan.  
  • The meal plan includes 2 meals a day, seven days a week, served out of the Cafeteria during the following hours:
    • Hours - TBD

**There will be no meal service on December 25th or January 1st.  Keep an eye on your email for further information about alternative options available on those days. 

Mohr Student Center/Boomers Den

Mohr Student Center

open every day 24/7

Boomers Den

Open everyday from 12:00pm (noon) - 9:00pm (excluding December 25th & January 1st)

Swing by to relax, challenge your friends to a game of ping-pong, pool, air hockey, or enjoy a variety of board games. It's the perfect spot to unwind and have fun!

Rec Center

See Rec Center schedule for Winter Break Hours

Work Orders

The College is closed December 24th - January 2nd, 

 While the College is closed, contact Public Safety (847-735-5555) for non-emergency urgent needs (i.e. heat stops working, a toilet overflows, etc.) 

 To contact an RA on duty, consult posters in your building with RA on duty phone numbers