In recognition of Mental Health Day, the University’s operational status for Monday, October 12, 2026, is CLOSED. Regular University operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

All University offices and services will be closed during this period in observance of the holiday.

Essential Employees: Essential employees must report to campus.

• Building Access: All campus buildings will be secured and locked. Essential employees needing help accessing buildings should contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Researchers will continue to have access to research facilities. However, researchers must be aware that parking restrictions will be in place, and some parking lots will be closed.

Instruction:  

• All in-person classes: No Classes 
•  Remote classes: No Classes 
  *Note that students and employees in the College of Medicine, the College of Dentistry, and clinics should follow the policy set by their department. 

 Health Services:  

• Howard University Hospital:  OPEN 
• Faculty Practice Plan: CLOSED
• Student Health Center: CLOSED 

University Libraries:  

• Founders Library: CLOSED 
• Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library: CLOSED 
• Vernon E. Jordan Jr. Law Library: CLOSED 
• Wayne A. I. Frederick Undergraduate Library: CLOSED 

Dining: 

• Bethune Annex Cafeteria: OPEN; brunch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; dinner 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Bison Brew: CLOSED    
• The Market at Bethune Annex: OPEN; 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• The Market at Towers West: OPEN; 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Blackburn Cafeteria: CLOSED 
• West Campus Dining Room: CLOSED 
• Punchout & Chick-fil-A: CLOSED   
• 1867 Cafe: CLOSED   
• The 202: CLOSED   
• Bison Bread Co. (West Campus): CLOSED   

Other Services: 

• Bison One Card Office: CLOSED 
• Graphics and Printing Services: CLOSED
• Main Bookstore: CLOSED 
• Howard University Law School Bookstore: CLOSED
• iLab and ETS Help Desk: CLOSED
• Mail Services: CLOSED.  
• Shuttle Services: CLOSED
• The Office of Residence Life: CLOSED
• WHUR-FM: OPEN   
• WHUT-TV: CLOSED  
• Parking: CLOSED