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Deacon Dining

What’s Open?

Wednesday, November 22

  • Shorty’s | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Smith’s Cafe | 8:00 a.m. to noon 

Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day)

  • All services paused in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Friday, November 24 – Saturday, November 25

  • Shorty’s | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Sunday, November 26

  • Shorty’s | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m

Shorty’s will be accepting meal swipes for a limited menu during the break.

Review all  Thanksgiving Break Dining Hours of Service


Transportation & Parking

Lobby & Office Hours

Wednesday, November 22

  • 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26

  • All services paused in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Shuttle Route Information

Wednesday, November 22

  • All shuttles will be operating on a normal schedule, with the exception of the evening On-Call Shuttle, which is paused.

Thursday, November 23

  • All services paused in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, November 24 & Saturday, November 25

  • The On-Call Shuttle will operate from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day. This shuttle will transport students to Sherwood Plaza Shopping Center and Target as well as all of the off-campus apartment complexes served by the Black Line, Deacon Station, and Gold Line. To request a ride students should call 336.283.1091 

Sunday, November 26

  • First-Year Line shuttles will be operating on a normal schedule, and evening On-Call Shuttle resumes normal hours.

Parking Information

  • Commuting students who live off-campus and will be traveling for the holiday should leave vehicles parked at their apartments/houses. 
  • Resident upperclassmen who have registered vehicles and are not driving home for the break should leave their cars parked in general parking lots.
  • Sophomore students can relocate their vehicles to campus after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, and park in general parking lots only. Shuttle service will stop operating at 9:00 p.m.  
  • First-year students can relocate their vehicles to campus starting Wednesday, November 22, 2023, and park in lot J at 4:00 p.m. Shuttle service will stop operating at 9:00 p.m.
  • First-Year and Sophomore students who need to relocate their vehicles to campus prior to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, please contact the Transportation and Parking office at 336-758-PARK or parking@wfu.edu.
  • Students who are going to stay on campus or need to visit campus during the holiday should park in general lots and avoid parking illegally.

ALL VEHICLES WITH AN OFF-CAMPUS PERMIT MUST BE OFF CAMPUS BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, @ 8:00 a.m.


University Stores

Bookstore & Deacon Shop

Wednesday, November 22

  • 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26

  • All services paused in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Mail Services

Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26

  • All services paused in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

P.O. Boxes and parcel lockers will be accessible during the operating hours of Benson University Center.


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