University services over the holidays
University opening hours over the summer break
Here’s when different services will be closing during the summer break.
The 2025/26 academic year starts on Monday 22 September 2025. All academic year dates are available on MyPort.
Security will be available to help with University-related emergencies by calling 023 9284 3333.
Upcoming opening hours
Here are the full changes in place over the holiday period.
Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and on Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Holiday hours remain the same.
Open cafés
Eldon – 8.30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday.
The Hub – 8.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Ravelin Sports Centre – 8.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.
The Terrace – 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Closed
Chimes – closed from Friday 6 June. Staff and students can walk across the road to Eldon.
The Library – closed from Friday 13 June. Vending is available.
Park – closed from Friday 6 June.
Portland – closed from Friday 13 June. Staff and students can walk across the square to The Hub.
Cafés will be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
Normal service will resume with all campus cafes in the new academic year.
The Careers and Employability Service has temporarily moved to the Library.
- 9.30am to 1.00pm, Monday to Friday – online appointments only
- 1.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday – online and in-person appointments (available from University Library).
We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
Chaplains will be available for support throughout the summer.
Our working hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9.00am to 4.00pm on Friday.
We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
The opening hours of our Prayer Rooms will remain the same.
As we are a small team, you may have to wait in the Chaplaincy Lounge if we are busy and there is nobody else around. If you want to find out when we're free, email chaplains@port.ac.uk and ask to book an appointment.
For out of hours support, please contact campus security on 023 9284 3418. You may also find our Wellbeing resources and Urgent Support information helpful.
The International Student Advice service will be open as normal during the summer period, except for the following dates:
- Wednesday 18 June to Monday 30 June – service unavailable.
- Monday 28 July to Monday 11 August – service unavailable.
We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
Support can be found at Student IT Support.
We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
Between Saturday 14 June and Sunday 14 September, the Library is running the following opening hours:
Library Building
Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 12.00am
Saturday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
Sunday – Closed
Library Reception
Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday – 11.00am to 3.00pm
Sunday – Closed
The Library is closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
Detailed Library Building, Reception Desk, and IT Help Desk opening times are available on the Library website.
The MyPort Hub is open as usual, 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 4.00pm to Friday.
We'll be closed on Wednesday 6 August, and Monday 25 August.
If you wish to speak to Student Support Services over the phone for urgent welfare assistance, please contact campus security on 023 9284 3418.
You may also find our Wellbeing resources page and Support in a Crisis information helpful.
We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
The Student finance team will be available during normal working hours, 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 4.00pm to Friday.
We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
We are open Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (with a break for lunch between 1.00pm and 2.15pm), and Fridays 9.00am to 4.00pm (with a break for lunch between 1.00pm and 2.15pm).
If you require urgent welfare or housing assistance out of hours then please contact the University's Security Lodge by calling 023 9284 3418 (Waltham Street, PO5 4BE) and ask for the Residence Life team.
We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
The Student Wellbeing Service is open as usual, 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 4.00pm to Friday.
We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
If you require urgent assistance during the closure period, please contact campus security on 023 9284 3418. You may also find our urgent support information helpful.
The shop and reception is open weekdays as normal between 9.00am and 4.00pm with the following exceptions:
- Graduation Period (Tuesday 22 July to Thursday 31 July) – open from 9.00am to 6.00pm on weekdays.
- We will be closed on Monday 4 August and Tuesday 5 August due to a stock take.
- From Wednesday 6 August to Friday 12 September we will be open weekdays 9.00am to 3.00pm.
- We'll be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
The Groups team are available for drop-ins 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. We would, however, always recommend booking a drop in slot online to ensure staff availability.
The U1 circular service has now finished for the summer. The U2 will run until Friday 27 June (inclusive).
Service will resume in the new academic year.
