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You’re heading into Finals Week—the last stretch—as you look forward to the end of the semester. As you complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects, please know that we recognize how hard you’ve worked.

We believe in you and want to support you, so we’ve brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and de-stressing activities.

Take advantage of these resources to help make Finals Week go smoothly as you work your way through your schedule of final exams. Good luck with your finals!

Check back—information may be added or updated.

Study Spaces

  • Library
  • Folger
  • HUB

Study Support

  • Tutoring Center
  • IUP Libraries
  • Other tutoring across campus and supplemental instruction
  • University College
  • Writing Center

Food

  • IUP Libraries' FREE drinks and snacks

De-Stress

  • Events to de-stress
  • De-Stress Fest event, with Therapy Dogs
  • Counseling Center (including walk-in hours)

Study Spaces

Library Hours (December 6–15)

  • Sunday: 2:00 p.m. until midnight
  • Monday–Thursday: 7:45 p.m. until midnight
  • Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Folger Hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
  • Friday, December 15: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed for Winter Break

HUB Building Hours

  • Monday–Friday: 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

HUB Computer Lab/Group Study Room Hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

HUB Fitness Center

  • Monday–Thursday: 6:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

HUB Gym

  • Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Study Support

Tutoring Center

Walk-in tutoring can be found at various tutoring locations on campus. For more details, you may contact us at 724-357-2375 or by email at hstitt@iup.edu.

IUP Libraries

You can connect with the IUP Libraries research team in many ways:

  • Call 724-357-2100 or visit the Information Desk on the first floor of Stapleton Library to talk with one of our helpful staff
  • Send us a question using the service
  • Extended Library Hours for Finals Week
    • Wednesday, December 6, through Thursday, December 7
      7:45 a.m.–midnight
    • Sunday, December 10
      2:00 p.m.–midnight
    • Monday, December 11, through Thursday, December 14
      7:45 a.m.–midnight

University College

Study Supplies and Academic Help – Visit the University College to pick up study supplies, including post-it notes, highlighters, note cards, and snacks!

If you want help creating a study plan and reviewing study strategies, stop by the UC. Our staff will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Writing Center

The Jones White Writing Center is open during Finals Week for face-to-face and online tutorials. Their hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m.–noon. To schedule an appointment, click on Schedule a Writing Center Tutorial through the Academic Resources and Support Tab under the . The Writing Center will be closed for the winter term and will open on Monday, January 29, 2024. 

Food

During Finals Week, these hours should continue until each location closes. Check  for any updates on hours scheduled during Finals Week.

North Dining

  • Monday–Friday, Dec. 11–15: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 16: Closed after Noon

Starbucks

  • Monday-Wednesday, December 11-13: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  •  Thursday, December 14: Closes at 7:00 p.m.
  •  Friday, December 15: Closes at 4:00 p.m. for Winter Break

Crimson Café

  • Monday–Thursday, December 11-14: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, December 15: Closes at 4:00 p.m. for Winter Break

Bento at Crimson Café

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 11–14: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 15: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

Food on the Run at Crimson Café

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 11–14: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 15: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

Hawk HUB

  • (Breakfast) Monday–Friday, Dec. 11–15: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
  •  Monday–Thursday, Dec. 11–14: 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
  •  Friday, December 15: Closes at 4:00 p.m. for Winter Break

B+F at the Hawk Hub

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 11–14: 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 15: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

The Spread at the Hawk Hub

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 11–14: 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 15: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

Crafted by Commonplace

  • Monday–Wednesday, Dec. 11–13: 8:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 14: Closes at 4:00 p.m. for Winter Break

Chick Fil A

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 11–14: 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 15: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

Folger After Dark

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 11–14: 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 15: Closed for Winter Break

Food Pantry and Help Center

  • Monday, Dec. 11: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 12: 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13: Closed
  • Thursday, Dec. 14: 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 15: Closed *

*The Food Pantry and Help Center will be closed for the Winter Break and will reopen at the start of the spring semester. Students who need assistance during this time should contact the Student Affairs office at 724-357-2220 or email the food pantry at food-pantry@iup.edu.

Free Pancakes: Monday, December 11

Enjoy some late-night pancakes served by IUP celebrity servers at North Dining from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. All students are welcome—free of charge, whether or not they have a meal plan.

IUP Libraries is offering FREE drinks and snacks

Sunday, December 10, through Wednesday, December 13, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

De-Stress Activities and Services

Finals can be a stressful time, but there are ways to ease the anxious moments as you work hard to wrap up the semester. You can join several in-person events through the Center for Health and Well-Being’s . Some other options to alleviate stress are to take a walk, listen to music, or talk to a supportive friend or family member.

If it gets to be too much, there are walk-in hours at the Counseling Center, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., where you can talk to someone confidentially. A crisis line is in place, should you need after-hours help. Call 1-877-333-2470. Also, please consider registering for the app, an online peer support community which is available 24/7.  . Your health comes first. Take care of yourself.

Health Service will be open during normal hours through Friday, November 15. The flu vaccine will be administered to interested students during De-Stress Fest from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12.

Don’t forget to check out the activities being planned by your residence assistants or student organizations promoted on .

Sunday, December 10, through Wednesday, December 13

Monday, December 11

  • Last Day of Classes (end of day)
  • Late Night Pancakes from 10:30 p.m. until midnight in North Dining Hall
  • Overnight Oats by SAND: Get a start on your morning routine by prepping your breakfast ahead of time! will provide interested students with supplies to start your morning right. The event is from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium.
  • Free snacks starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium
  • Just Paws Therapy Dogs: De-stress with our furry friends and enjoy an evening crafting, starting at 3:00 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium

Tuesday, December 12

  • Final Exams Begin
  • CHWB and BACCHUS Present: , Folger Student Center, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Destress in Folger with hot cocoa and cookies
  • Free snacks starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium

Wednesday, December 13

  • Free snacks starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium

Thursday, December 14

  • Open Mic Night in the HUB, Ohio Room, at 8:00 p.m.
  • Destress in Folger with hot cocoa and cookies

Friday, December 15

  • Final Exams End