Spring Break
Academics
Classes are held as scheduled on March 12 and 13.
Students should plan to attend all scheduled class meetings in person on these days. Faculty are advised not to grant excused absences due to student vacation plans or travel preferences.
Housing
All students who live in the residence halls during the spring 2026 term are welcome to stay in their regular assignment on campus for all or part of spring break.
Dining
Regular hours at each dining location continue through dinner service on March 12. See modified hours for March 13 below. Regular service resumes at 5 p.m. on March 22.
Jumbo Spring Break
Jumbo Spring Break (JSB) is a civic engagement trip during the university’s spring break period. Students travel together as a group, do construction activities at one or more houses with Habitat for Humanity, and enjoy leisure time and excursions. JSB is a trip students remember for a lifetime—past participants have described it as a great social experience, a good way meet new people and make friends, a meaningful way to spend spring break, and an exciting trip. No prior experience required; all levels of interest and ability welcome.
If you are traveling...
MBTA
The MBTA operates its usual service throughout the break. Students can get to Logan Airport and the main rail hubs, North Station and South Station, for around $2 on the MBTA. If you return via Logan Airport, the Silver Line trip from the airport is free.
Massport Shuttle
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) operates a shuttle from the Hynes Convention Center in Back Bay to Logan Airport for $3. Taking the shuttle also grants you to priority access at the TSA security checkpoint. The return trip from Logan Airport to Hynes Convention Center is free. You can get more information and tickets here. There is direct access to the Hynes Convention Center from Tufts via the MBTA.
If you are staying...
Housing
All students who live in the residence halls during the spring 2026 term are welcome to stay in their regular assignment on campus for all or part of spring break. There is no additional cost, no permission needed, and no sign up required to stay on campus.
Meal Support
Students who (1) meet certain financial aid criteria, (2) have a meal plan during the spring term, and (3) will be around for spring break are eligible for spring break meal support. Students meeting those criteria will be contacted by email and invited to sign up for meal support in early March. The deadline to apply for meal support is Monday, March 9.
Students with questions about this program can contact the Dean of Students office at 617-627-3158 or DeanofStudents@tufts.edu.
Transportation
The Davis Square shuttle will operate limited hours during most of the break. The SMFA Connected Shuttle and the SMFA Beacon Direct shuttles will not run from March 14 to March 22. See the full spring break shuttle schedule and check out shuttle routes and details.
Athletics
The Jumbos are competing in a number of sports over spring break. Check out a match, game, or meet and support your fellow students! See the full schedule.
Spring Break Hours
The following hours are from the 2024-2025 academic year. Updated hours will be provided closer to Spring Break.
Medford Campus
| Date | Dining | Library | Campus Center | Tisch Fitness | Health Service & CMHS* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 14 | Dewick-MacPhie: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fresh at Carmichael: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Commons Marketplace: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hodgdon Food-On-The-Run: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hotung Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kindlevan Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mugar Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pax et Lox: Closed SMFA Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tower Café: Closed | Tisch Library: 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lilly Music Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SMFA Library: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) |
| Saturday, March 15 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Closed |
| Sunday, March 16 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Closed |
| Monday, March 17 | Hotung Café: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Tisch Library: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lilly Music Library: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. SMFA Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) |
| Tuesday, March 18 | Hotung Café: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Tisch Library: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lilly Music Library: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. SMFA Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) |
| Wednesday, March 19 | Hotung Café: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Tisch Library: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lilly Music Library: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. SMFA Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) |
| Thursday, March 20 | Hotung Café: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Tisch Library: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lilly Music Library: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. SMFA Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) |
| Friday, March 21 | Hotung Café: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Tisch Library: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lilly Music Library: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. SMFA Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) |
| Saturday, March 22 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Closed |
| Sunday, March 23 | Dewick-MacPhie: 5 to 9 p.m. Fresh at Carmichael: 5 to 8 p.m. Commons Marketplace: 5 to 10 p.m. Hodgdon Food-On-The-Run: Closed Hotung Café: Closed Kindlevan Café: Closed Mugar Café: Closed Pax et Lox: Closed SMFA Café: Closed Tower Café: Closed | Tisch Library: 7:45 a.m. to 2 a.m. Lilly Music Library: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. SMFA Library: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | 4 p.m. to midnight | 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Closed |
*Note: The nurse advice-line and counselor-on-call service remain available 24/7 throughout the break.
SMFA Campus
Building Hours
Spring Break hours are in effect Saturday, March 15 through Sunday, March 23.
230 Fenway is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Mission Hill is open 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, then card access for authorized users. Saturday and Sunday is open only via card access for authorized users.
No after-hours for either building.
Normal building hours and after-hours will resume on Monday. March 24.
SMFA Specialized Studios
The high-hazard studios (Welding, Metals, Woodshop, Digital Fabrication, Mission Hill Fabrication) will be open for authorized users Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. over Spring Break. All other studios will be open for authorized users during the building hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Please email smfastudioteam@tufts.edu with questions.
Media Stockroom
The Media Stockroom will be closed from March 15 to March 23. In advance of the break, students may check out equipment for up to two weeks. Make equipment reservations ahead of time at the Media Stockroom window or online. Please reach out to smfamediastockroom@tufts.edu with questions.
Art Store
The Art Store will be closed March 15 to March 23. We will reopen Monday, March 24 with our regular hours.
SMFA Library
The library will be closed Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. The library will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 17 - 21. The library will be closed on Saturday, March 22 and open on Sunday, March 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.