You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We know it isn’t easy, and there’s a lot of hard work happening right now.
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 on your finals!
Check back—information may be added or updated.
- Library
- Folger
- HUB
- ASC@IUP walk-in tutoring
- Other tutoring across campus and supplemental instruction
- University College
- Writing Center
- Events to De-Stress
- De-Stress Fest event, with Therapy Dogs
- Counseling Center (including walk-in hours)
Study Spaces
Library Hours
- Friday, December 2: 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 3: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 4: Noon–Midnight
- Monday–Thursday, December 5–8: 7:45 a.m.–Midnight
- Friday, December 9: 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Folger Hours
- Sunday, December 4: Noon–1:00 a.m.
- Monday–Thursday, December 5–8: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 9: Closed
HUB Building Hours
- Sunday, December 4: Closed
- Monday–Friday, December 5–9: 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
HUB Computer Lab/Study Room Hours
- Monday–Thursday, December 5–8: 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 9: 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
HUB Fitness Center
- Monday–Thursday, December 5–8: 6:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 9: 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
STATIC Lounge
- Sunday, December 4: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Monday–Thursday, December 5–8: Noon–9:00 p.m.
Study Support
ASC@IUP Tutoring Schedule
The ASC@IUP Tutoring Center supports the success of all students by offering several tutoring services for students and by connecting you with departmental tutoring that is offered.
If you have any questions about tutoring or to learn additional information, please visit the Tutoring Center located in B02 Stabley Library or contact Hillary Stitt (hsitt@iup.edu), assistant director for the University College, or Chung Wai Yue (kwkdc@iup.edu), graduate assistant.
Departmental Tutoring
Tutoring for business-related courses
Chemistry and physics tutoring offered by the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering
Tutoring for mathematics courses
Tutoring for computer science courses
Any Exploratory student in the University College—or any student interested in it—can stop in the UC offices located at B01 Stabley Library during Finals Week and talk to staff about our programs and choosing a major. Our staff is also available to assist IUP students with academic support and study tips. UC staff will be available Monday–Friday, December 5–9, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Jones White Writing Center, located in Stabley Library, Room 203, is open for regular hours during Finals Week for both face-to-face or online tutoring. To schedule an appointment, click on Schedule a Writing Center Tutorial through the Academic Resources and Support tab under the Academics page on MyIUP.
- Sunday, December 4: 4:00–8:00 p.m.
- Monday–Thursday, December 5–8: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 9: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Food
Dining Locations: Regular Hours
These are the regular days and times dining locations are open the week of December 4.
During Finals Week, these hours should continue until each location closes. (Closing dates for each location are listed in the next section below.) Check back here for any updates or changes in the dining hours schedules during Finals Week.
North Dining
- Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday–Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Hawk HUB
- Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Friday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Note: Einstein's opens at 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. Individual dining options at this location vary. For details on today's hours, see Campus Dish.
Starbucks at Crimson Café
- Sunday, December 4: Closed
- Monday–Thursday, December 5–8: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 9: 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
- Note: Individual dining options at this location vary. For details on hours, see Campus Dish.
Putt P.O.D.
- Monday–Tuesday, December 5–6: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 7: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Thursday–Saturday, December 8–10: Closed
Closing Dates and Times for the Semester (for Each Dining Location)
- Hawk HUB - Closed Friday, December 9
- Starbucks at Crimson Café - Closed Saturday, December 10
- O.D. Putt - Closed Thursday, December 8
- North Dining Hall - Closed Sunday, December 11
Free Pancakes: Monday, December 5
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.
Drinks and Snacks at the IUP Libraries: December 4–6
IUP Libraries will be providing free drinks and snacks in the Stapleton Library Atrium on Sunday–Tuesday, December 4–6, beginning at 6:00 p.m. while supplies last.
SAND Presents Overnight Oats: Tuesday, December 6
IUP Libraries will sponsor the SAND (Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics) “Overnight Oats” program on Tuesday, December 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium
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 events, pet the therapy dogs, or go to the Center for Health and Well-Being’s Finals De-Stress Fest. 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, where you can talk to someone
Thursday, December 1
- 8:00 p.m. STATIC presents Flick N’Float at Zink Hall (bring your own towel)
Friday, December 2
- 9:30 p.m. BINGO! in the HUB Ohio Room
Sunday, December 4
- 6:00 p.m. Just Paws with the Therapy Dogs at the Center for Health and Well-Being
- 6:00 p.m. Free drinks and snacks at the IUP Libraries, Stapleton Library Atrium
Monday, December 5
- 1:30 p.m. Therapy Dog Visit at the IUP Libraries, Stapleton Library Atrium
- 6:00 p.m. Free drinks and snacks at the IUP Libraries, Stapleton Library Atrium
- 8:00 p.m. Open Mic Night in the HUB Ohio Room
- 10:30 p.m. Late Night Pancakes at North Dining
Tuesday, December 6
- 1:00 p.m. Finals De-Stress Fest in the Folger Student Center
- 2:00 p.m. Overnight Oats presented by SAND at the IUP Libraries, Stapleton Library Atrium
- 6:00 p.m. Free drinks and snacks at the IUP Libraries, Stapleton Library Atrium
Wednesday, December 7
- 10:00 p.m. Pancakes UNTIL Midnight. Thomas More University Parish, downstairs lounge
Baby Norm’s Ugly Sweater Coloring Contest
Break out your creative side! The IUP Libraries will be holding a Baby Norm’s Ugly Sweater Coloring Contest during finals. Create your own ugly sweater for Baby Norm to enter a drawing for a chance at a Baby Norm t-shirt and other great prizes. See the library’s Information Desk for supplies. Drawing will be held Thursday, December 8.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is located in the Suites on Maple East, G31, which is at 901 Maple Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania. You can call the Center at 724-357-2621. We’re here to help, and there are no fees for students who have paid their tuition and the university’s Wellness Fee. Learn more about our staff and how we protect your privacy.
Counseling Center Walk-in Hours
Students can use walk-in hours to access services and/or to consult with a Counseling Center therapist. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. These appointments are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To schedule an appointment, to use our walk-in hours, or to find out more about the Counseling Center and its services, call 724-357-2621 or email counseling-center@iup.edu.
Full Hours Center is Open
Appointments can be made during office hours. Email counseling-center@iup.edu or call 724-357-2621 to schedule an appointment.
- Monday–Friday, December 5–9: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m