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Winter Break
Find everything you need for your Winter Break including front desk and mail service hours, what's open during the break, key contact information, what to do and more. Check back regularly for updates and changes. Residence and Housing will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 @ 4:00PM and re-opening on Friday, December 27 at 10:30am. See Updated hours below.
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OPERATING HOURS (SEE SCHEDULE)
- Phone: 778-782-4201
- Email: housing@sfu.ca
Outside Operating Hours
Campus Public Safety Non-Urgent:
- 778-782-7991
(Press option 2 for Burnaby campus, press option 4 for Vancouver campus)
Emergency Contact information
- Emergency: 911
- Campus Public Safety/Urgent First Aid: 778-782-4500
MAIL
SERVICES
Mail service delivered to the Residence and Housing Front Desk counter will be disrupted due to the Canada Post strike as well as our Winter Closure dates. Mail will not be processed or have the ability for you to pick up during the closure periods.
Send your package to our Amazon Hub locker: Select KAYLUM or GUSTAVA Amazon Hub Lockers in residences
- December 24 at 3 PM to December 26: NO Mail Services: There will be no mail processed or issued as the Front Desk will not be open.
- December 27 to January 2 - Mail Services: Mail will continue to be processed and issued when we receive them from couriers with the exception for Canada Post mail.
Residence Front Desk Hours
Front Desk: December 24 - January 1
The Residence Front Desk and Main Office will be open on a limited basis throughout the Winter Break. Note that hours are subject to change.
- December 24: closes at 4:00PM
- December 25 and 26: Closed
- December 27 to 31: 10:30AM-6:00PM
- January 1: 9:00AM-11:30PM
- January 2: 24/7
Guest Accommodations
Guest Accommodations and The Simon will be closed for Winter Break from:
- December 20, 2024 - January 2, 2025
DINING COMMONS
will be closed from
- December 18, 2:00 P.M. to January 2, 7:00 A.M.
- See below for on campus food options that will be open during the break
Dining Holiday Take Out Meal
Pick up: Dec 24 1PM – 3PM; DC North Cashiers
Menu: Turkey or a Vegan Dinner (with sides + dessert)
KITCHEN KITS
- Need access to a kitchen and a kitchen kit? Take the Residence & Housing Winter Break survey
- Location: Courtyard Residence House Lounge kitchen
- Winter Break Survey
SFSS FOOD PACKAGES
- Available at the Front Desk, Courtyard Residences beginning December 22
- Location: Residence Courtyard Lobby
- Limited Supply. For residents.
FREE Multifaith's Holiday Dinner - sold out
DATE: Mon, Dec 23, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
LOCATION: BURNABY CAMPUS - James Douglas Safe Study Area
Campus United Pop-Up Food Pantry
- December 17 ⏰ Time: 12:00PM – 3:00PM
- Multi-Faith Centre (MFC AQ3210)
- FREE groceries + goodies for those who need them. No registration
For additional information on what is happening around SFU including Holiday Events and Services click on the page for things to do and what's open during the break.
On Campus Resources
Shuttle Service
- Holiday Safety Tips
- Maintenance and Services Request
- Campus Public Safety Safe Walk
- Be Prepared for Severe Weather
- Friday December 20 is the last day of 2024 that the shuttle will be in service
- Jan 3, 2025: The shuttle bus will be back