Office of Summer and Winter Sessions

Student Resources for Winter

Updated 04/03/2025

The university will be open during the Winter Session 2025 on the following days with normal business operations:

  • Monday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Dec 23
  • Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 to Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Many faculty and staff will be on Winter Recess from Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 4, and the University will be closed during this time. Please review the information below to learn what resources are available to faculty, staff, and students for questions related to Winter Session coursework during Winter Recess. 

Winter Session Success Workshop Recap (TBD):

  • Watch the Recording
  • Review the Handout
  • Download the 3-Week Calendar

Student Messages:

  • Winter Session Success Workshop Recap & Success Tips (TBD)
  • Winter Session begins Monday (TBD)
Office of Summer and Winter Sessions
Academic Advising
  • Any advising questions can be sent to advising@purdue.edu, which will be monitored daily except December 25 and January 1.
Academic Success Center
Disability Resource Center
Division of Financial Aid
  • Financial Aid
    • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
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  • Available via email at facontact@purdue.edu on December 25-29.
    • Please make sure to reference Winter Session in the subject line of your email.
Mental Health & Wellness

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

CAPS provides confidential mental health support to Purdue students through a multidisciplinary team of professionals—all services are designed to meet the diverse needs of students. CAPS offers flexible, same-day, or next-day care with no predefined session limits, and most services are free.

During university closures from Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4., 24/7 crisis services remain available by calling (765) 494-6995. CAPS operates on both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses, offering onsite support when open.

How to Connect with CAPS:

  • Follow on Instagram
  • Visit: CAPS Website
  • Schedule Appointments: Online, by phone 765-494-6995, or at PUSH (Purdue University Student Health Center)

Students, faculty, and staff have 24/7 access to Therapy Assistance Online (TAO), a web and app-based mental health resource provided by CAPS. TAO offers free, confidential, self-guided programs designed to help manage anxiety, depression, and other concerns. It features short videos, exercises, and self-reflection tools based on psychotherapy research. Users can create an account on the TAO Connect website or download the app via the App Store or Google Play.

If you find yourself struggling to find a healthy balance between academics, social life, stress, etc., sign up for free one-on-one virtual sessions with a Purdue Wellness Coach at RecWell . Student coaches can help you navigate through barriers and challenges toward your goals throughout the session. Sign up is free and can be done on BoilerConnect.   

RecWell Winter Hours
RecWell will operate on adjusted winter hours from Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, through Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Please note that RecWell will be closed from December 21 through January 1. Please visit the  RecWell website for the most up-to-date information on facility hours and programming during the winter holiday.

Office of the Bursar
  • Bursar  – tuition payment
    • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
  • Available via email at askbursar@purdue.edu during the Winter Session.
Office of International Students and Scholars
Office of the Dean of Students
  • Students and instructors may file Student of Concern Reports and General Incident Reports to share information with the Office of the Dean of Students.
  • Student Support Services - We serve as a referral source for students regarding academic, personal, or financial concerns. We facilitate the University's excused class absence notifications, withdrawal processes, and grant emergency loans.
Office of the Registrar
Purdue IT Support
  • Purdue IT - tech support
    • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
  • Available 24 hours a day by visiting it.purdue.edu:
    • Virtual Agent chat bot
    • Knowledgebase self service
    • Boilerbot (self service password reset)
    • Outage status dashboard
  • On other days, call (765) 494-4000 or email it@purdue.edu.
  • To open tickets with Purdue IT Web Services directly, please use tickets-webservices@purdue.edu. 
Purdue On-Campus Writing Lab (OWL)
Purdue Testing Services
Purdue University Police Department
Purdue University Student Health (PUSH)
Study Abroad Office
  • Study Abroad Office
    • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
  • If an emergency occurs, participating students should contact their program leader. All other callers should contact the Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) at 765/494-8221. PUPD will connect emergency callers with staff from the Study Abroad Office. 
Teaching and Learning Technologies
University Residences
  • University Residences
  • Smalley Center and hall offices will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23, at 4 pm to Thursday, Jan. 2. Residents can return to halls at no charge beginning at 8:00 am on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
  • Meredith South, Hawkins, First Street, Hillenbrand, and Cary Quad Offices will remain open during the winter break.
  • Residents can sign up for Winter Break Housing if they wish to stay on campus. The deadline to sign up for Winter Break Housing is Tuesday, Dec. 2. Dining will be closed during winter break.
  • For those staying with us over Winter, on-call support will be available. On-call phone numbers will be posted in the lobby of each hall.