Dear Howard University Community, 

Howard University will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day. The campus will resume regular hours of operation on Wednesday, July 5.

Closure Requirements:

Unless designated as essential personnel, employees should not travel to Howard University to work. All buildings will be secured and locked. Essential personnel needing access to campus buildings must check in with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100.

Essential Operations:

DPS will provide continuous safety and security coverage and building access to essential employees during the federal holiday. Physical Facilities Management will continue to respond to urgent situations and emergencies. Enterprise Technology Services Help Desk support will be available and personnel will be on standby for emergency IT-related issues.

Howard University Hospital will remain open. WHUR-FM and WHUT-TV will continue their regular programming schedules. Bethune Dining Hall and the Bethune C-Store will operate as normal from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on July 4.

The Faculty Practice Plan, mail services, The Herd shuttle service, Bison Brew, Jazzman's and the bookstore will close on July 4 for the holiday and will reopen and resume operations on Wednesday, July 5. All other requests for staff to work during the holiday are to be restricted to critical and time-sensitive activities in accordance with Howard University’s policies and federal guidelines.

Have a safe and restful holiday.

Excellence in Truth and Service,

Tashni-Ann Dubroy, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer