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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
  • Elkin

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 9–12)

  • Wednesday, December 4 and Thursday, December 5: 7:45 a.m.–midnight
  • Friday December 6: 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: December 7: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m..
  • Sunday: December 8: 2:00 p.m.–midnight
  • Monday through Thursday, December 9–12: 7:45 a.m.–midnight (Finals Week)

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

Elkin Hall

  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 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 Ask a Librarian service
  • Extended Library Hours for Finals Week
    • Monday, December 9, through Thursday, December 12 (Finals Week)
      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. Tutors at the Writing Center can help you write any paper or presentation at any stage of your writing process.

  • Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, click on Writing Center: Schedule a Writing Center Tutorial through the Academic Support card on MyIUP. The Writing Center will be closed for the winter term and will open on Monday, January 27, 2025. 

Food

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

North Dining

  • Monday–Friday, Dec. 9–13: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 14: Closed after Noon

Starbucks

  • Monday–Wednesday, December 9-11: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  •  Thursday, December 12: Closes at 7:00 p.m.
  •  Friday, December 13: Closes at 4:00 p.m. for Winter Break

Crimson Café

  • Monday–Thursday, December 9-12: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, December 13: Closes at 4:00 p.m. for Winter Break

Bento at Crimson Café

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 9–12: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 13: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

Food on the Run at Crimson Café

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 9–12: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 13: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

Hawk HUB

  • (Breakfast) Monday–Friday, Dec. 9–13: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
  •  Monday–Thursday, Dec. 9–12: 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
  •  Friday, December 13: Closes at 4:00 p.m. for Winter Break

B+F at the Hawk Hub

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 9–12: 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 13: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

The Spread at the Hawk Hub

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 9–12: 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 13: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

Crafted by Commonplace

  • Monday–Wednesday, Dec. 9–11: 8:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 12: Closes at 4:00 p.m. for Winter Break

Chick Fil A

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 9–12: 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 13: Closes at 4:00 p.m.

Folger After Dark

  • Monday–Thursday, Dec. 9–12: 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 13: Closed for Winter Break

Food Pantry and Help Center

  • Monday, Dec. 9: 2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 10: 12:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 11: noon until 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 12: noon until 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 13: Closed for break*

*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 9

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 8, through Wednesday, December 11, 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 De-Stress Fest. 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.

  • The Counseling Center’s regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • A crisis line is in place, should you need after-hours help. Call 1-877-333-2470. 
  • Your health comes first. Take care of yourself.

While supplies last, the flu vaccine will be administered to interested students during De-Stress Fest from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10.

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

Sunday, December 8, through Wednesday, December 11

Monday, December 9

  • Last Day of Classes (end of day)
  • Late Night Pancakes from 10:30 p.m. until midnight in North Dining Hall
  • Final Fun @Folger: Craft Day, Monday, December 9, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
  • Free snacks starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium
  • Just Paws Therapy Dogs: De-stress with our furry friends starting at 11:10 a.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium
  • Sip and Study: Finals Hot Chocolate and Treats, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Stabley B20

Tuesday, December 10

Wednesday, December 11

Thursday, December 12

  • Open Mic Night in the HUB, Ohio Room, at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, December 13

  • Final Exams End