March 17, 2026
Contact: Sara Diedrich, diedrichs@missouri.edu
Photo by Hanna Caldwell
Spring break is almost here, and for University of Missouri students, March 21–29 offers a much-needed pause from classes, exams and late-night study sessions.
Whether you’re packing a suitcase for a getaway or staying in Columbia for a quieter week on campus, spring break brings plenty of opportunities to recharge.
Here are some ways to make the most of your time off.
If you’re leaving town, take a few safety precautions.
- Make sure your windows are closed.
- Make sure your doors are locked.
- Secure your belongings.
- Unplug electronics.
Staying on campus over break? While most offices will remain open, some may operate on adjusted schedules. Before heading somewhere on campus, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check online for updated hours. Scroll down to see how campus services may be impacted.
Campus Dining
Some dining locations will be closed, and others will operate with limited hours. Note: All Starbucks campus locations will be closed through spring break and will reopen on Monday, March 30.
Here's a look at what's open and when during spring break:
Saturday, March 21
Panda Express: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Panera: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunshine Sushi: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mizzou Market-Central: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 22
Panda Express: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Panera: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mizzou Market-Central: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday-Friday, March 23-27
Panda Express: 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Panera: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Baja Grill: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bookmark Café: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunshine Sushi: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
El Moe’s Global Cuisine: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mizzou Market-Central: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 28
Panda Express: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Panera: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunshine Sushi: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mizzou Market-Central: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 29
Panda Express: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Panera: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Pizza & MO: 4 p.m. - midnight
Wings & MO: 4 p.m. - midnight
Savor Kitchen: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Subway-Southwest: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
The Restaurants at Southwest: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Emporium Market: 4 - 10 p.m.
Mizzou Market-Central: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mizzou Market-Southwest: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
The MARKet: 4 - 10 p.m.
You can find locations and menus at any time by visiting dining.missouri.edu/locations.
Libraries
On-campus and online Mizzou libraries are available during break. Ellis Library’s hours will be adjusted to the following:
March 21 - March 28
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
March 29
Resume regular hours
10 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
MizzouRec
MizzouRec will be open with adjusted hours during spring break.
March 21 - March 22
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 23 - March 27
5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
March 28
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 29
8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center will operate under normal hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The 24/7 crisis and consultation line will remain available for support. Call 573-882-6601 to speak to an on-call clinician about crisis support and urgent concerns.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center will operate under normal hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesdays
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
You may call the 24/7 nurse line at 573-882-7481 for advice about how to care for an illness or injury at home or to receive guidance about whether and how soon you should see a health care provider.
Tiger Line Shuttle Service
- From Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27, the Hearnes (401), Trowbridge (402) and MU Reactor (403) Tiger Line routes will not operate. Regular service will resume on Monday, March 30.
- The MU Health Care Loop will operate as usual throughout the week, Monday through Friday.
- The Campus Loop (405) will operate as usual on the weekends of March 21-22 and March 28-29.
For real-time shuttle tracking, you can view the live Tiger Line feed at parking.missouri.edu/tiger-line-shuttle/. You can also download the ETA SPOT app for live route information and shuttle locations.
For questions or additional information, contact Parking & Transportation at muparking@missouri.edu or 573-882-4568.
