2025-2026 Winter Break Information

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

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

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

You can also call for emergency help by calling 911

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 up. AcademicLiveCare 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

Week of December 22, 2025 

• Monday, Dec. 22: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 23: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 24: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 25: CLOSED

• Friday, Dec. 26: CLOSED

Week of December 29, 2025 

• Monday, Dec. 29: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 

• Tuesday, Dec. 30: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 

• Wednesday, Dec. 31: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Thursday, Jan. 1: CLOSED

• Friday, Jan. 2: CLOSED

Week of January 5, 2026 

• 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. 

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!

Gingerbread Challenge Build-Off   

Date/Time: Tuesday, December 16th / 7:00pm  

Location: Blackstone 3rd Floor Lounge   

Show off your holiday spirit in our Gingerbread House Challenge! Create and decorate your own gingerbread masterpiece for a chance to earn the title of the most festive and creative builder on campus. Bring your best ideas and your sweet tooth!   

Stay Snug: DIY Winter Cozy Kits 

Date/Time: Thursday, December 18th / 7:00pm  

Location: Nollen Ballroom 

Join us for a hands-on workshop to create your own Winter Cozy Kit! Residents will assemble a kit of cozy essentials like scarves, socks, hand warmers, tea, and more; perfect for staying warm and comfortable during the winter break.

Sushi & Sips: A Winter Social

Date/Time: Saturday, December 20th / 1:00pm

Location: Deerpath Lobby

A cozy winter social featuring a DIY mocktail bar, sushi platters, and board games like Clue and other classics. Light music will warm up the event and encourage residents to relax, socialize, and build community. 

Shake Up the Season: Snow Globe Night   

Date/Time: Monday, December 22nd / 6:30pm  

Location: Blackstone – 3rd Floor Lounge  

Celebrate the season by crafting your own snowy scene! We’ll provide all the materials for you to create a unique snow globe masterpiece.   

 
Holiday Movie Night

Date/Time: Monday, December 22nd / 6:30pm

Location: Cleveland-Young Lounge

Cozy up for a holiday movie screening! Movie goers will receive blankets and enjoy comfort foods in a warm, homey lounge.  Sweets are also provided.   

Ho-Ho-Holiday Party 

Date/Time: Friday, December 26th / 7:00 – 9:00pm  

Location: Mohr Student Center Skybox \ 

All Winter residents are invited to celebrate the holidays with an array of festive foods, drinks, and activities that incorporate many of the cultural holidays (i.e. Christmas, Boxing Day, Hannukah, Kwanza, etc.)   

Winter Vibes: Music, Food, and Fun with Dave Jordan 

Date/Time: Sunday, December 28th / 2:00 – 5:00pm  

Location: Calvin Durand  

Winter residents are invited to enjoy an afternoon of live music, food, and drinks with faculty member Dave Jordan and his band. 

New Year’s Pre-Party  

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 31st / 6:30 – 9:00pm  

Location: Mohr Student Center Skybox  

All of campus is invited to ring in the New Year with early evening fun! Residents can create their own New Year’s resolutions while enjoying snacks and drinks. The event will wrap up early, leaving plenty of time for those with later plans to watch the ball drop or head to Chicago/Navy Pier. 

New Year New You: Rejuvenate for the New Year    

Date/Time: Saturday, January 3rd / 1:00pm  

Location: Blackstone – 3rd Floor Lounge  

A relaxing, restorative event designed to help residents unwind before the Spring semester begins. Enjoy DIY self-care goodie bags and more! 

 
Jumpstart the New Year: Self-Care Packages & Vision Boards

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 6th / 6:30pm

Location: Deerpath Lobby

Join in a relaxing and uplifting start-of-term event where residents create personalized vision boards, enjoy a hot cocoa bar, and receive build self-care kits. Support mental wellness, creativity, and intentional goal setting as students transition back into the academic semester! 

Self-Care Night 

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7th / 6:30pm  

Location: Nollen Ballroom  

Join us for a cozy winter break! Unwind, refresh, and discover simple self-care routines to boost your mental and physical well-being. Treat yourself!  

See Rec Center schedule for Winter Break Hours

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

Week of December 15, 2025 - December 21, 2025

• Monday, December 15: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, December 16: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 17: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, December 18: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Friday, December 19: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Saturday, December 20: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Sunday, December 21: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Week of December 22, 2025 - December 28, 2025

• Monday, December 22: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, December 23: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

• Wednesday, December 24: CLOSED

• Thursday, December 25: CLOSED

• Friday, December 26: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, December 27: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

• Sunday, December 28: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Week of December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026

• Monday, December 29: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, December 30: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 31: CLOSED

• Thursday, January 1: CLOSED

• Friday, January 2: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Saturday, January 3: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

• Sunday, January 4: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Week of January 5, 2026 - January 11, 2026

• Monday, January 5: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 6: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 7: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 8: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 9: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, January 10: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 11: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.