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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