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Thanksgiving Break at F&M
Thanksgiving Break is Just Around the Corner!
November 27 - December 1
Thanksgiving Break begins Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. and courses resume Monday, Dec. 2. The College will be closed during this period. Students may register to stay on campus, but there will be a required fee for dining.
Explore this information from F&M’s Auxiliary Services so you and your student are on the same page!
Departing Campus and Airport Shuttles
To assist students with transportation, the College offers shuttle services to the Baltimore (BWI) and Philadelphia (PHL) airports during most breaks. For additional information on prices and the link to reserve a seat on the shuttles, please encourage your student to visit Inside F&M. Please check out the transportation page for more information!
The Amtrak train station is located .6 miles from campus. For additional information on prices and to reserve a seat, please visit the Amtrak website.
Lancaster Loop Shuttle Service will also be available during Thanksgiving Break for students’ convenience. Hours of operation are:
- Friday, Nov. 29: 4 - 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 30: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dining Services and Meal Plans during Planned Breaks
The semester meal plans do not include break periods. If your student registers to stay on campus during break, they are required to purchase a Thanksgiving Break Meal Plan.
More resources and information will be shared with all students who choose to remain on campus over Thanksgiving Break (meal plan information, administrative hours of operations, health and crisis services, student resources, etc.).
Please also keep in mind the following during planned breaks:
- Common area kitchens in College Houses will be open.
- Overnight guests are not permitted in residence halls and College-owned properties.
- Custodial Services and Facilities & Operations operate on a reduced schedule.
- The Student Wellness Center (SWC) will have restricted hours and may be closed for a portion of a break. Hours for the SWC are available on their website.
- Public Safety will walk through all College buildings over the break.
If you have any questions, please contact us at aux@fandm.edu.
As the calendar turns to November, you can count on your student being busy juggling
their life on campus. They may be sitting on some important feelings, including stress.
We encourage you to talk to your student about these — and other — matters and offer
your support.Supporting Your Student in November
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