This is a guide to campus resources and services available to students over the fall break at Reed (October 18–26, 2025).
The fall break guide is organized by the following categories:
Students who intend to participate in public protest may wish to consult the ACLU Know Your Rights -- Protester Rights website and the community resources list compiled by Student Life.
Dining & Food Options
Commons & The Marketplace: Commons and The Marketplace is open with reduced hours and services during fall break. Check operating hours here.
Homer's Hut: Homer's Hut sells a variety of snacks, frozen foods, drinks, and personal care items. Homer’s Hut takes cash and cards (no board points). Food and care items are also available for purchase when the Bookstore is open (see Bookstore hours below).
Reed Community Pantry Fall Break Hours: The Reed Community Pantry will be closed. Please plan to visit the RCP the week prior.
SEEDS will not be hosting any events during Fall break.
Campus Departments & Services
Reed College is open during normal business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) during the fall break. Some offices may have additional closures. Students are encouraged to call or email to set up an appointment whenever possible.
Academic Support Services: Students may access the DoJo to study via swipe-card on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tutoring services (appointments and drop-in tutoring) are not available during Fall Break and will resume when classes are back in session. Staff may be available for individual appointments as schedules permit. To make an appointment, visit the online appointment booking page for Amaan Mohiuddin (Quantitative Skills Specialist & Tutor Program Coordinator).
Admission Office: The Admission Office is open our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday of Fall Break. Admissions will also be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Saturdays on either end of Fall Break. Admissions will be offering campus visits on all of these days, and we will be staffed with both professional and student staff.
Athletics, Fitness & Outdoor Programs: The sports center will be open Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during fall break.
Bookstore: The Reed College Bookstore is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday / Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Homer's Hut is open Sunday through Saturday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Business Office: The Business Office is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Center for Life Beyond Reed: CLBR is open during regular hours over break, though appointment availability may be limited. There are no drop-in advising hours over the break. To make an appointment, log into Handshake, and email beyondreed@reed.edu with any questions.
Community Safety: Community Safety is open 24 hours a day, including weekends and days the college is closed! CSOs are available to assist with safety and security issues, including medical emergencies and lockouts. Call 503-517-5355 (non-emergency), text 503-849-8678, or walk-in to 28 West for assistance.
Computing User Services (CUS): The ETC building (including computer labs) will be accessible to students via swipe 24 hours a day. The Help Desk will be open during regular business hours every day the college is open.
Disability & Accessibility Resources: DAR staff are available during the break for scheduled appointments. Make an appointment by using DAR’s online booking system, or contact DAR via email at dar@reed.edu if you have questions or need help from DAR.
Facilities: Maintenance staff are available and on-call during the break for on-campus facilities issues. For non-urgent maintenance issues, fill out an online maintenance request. For urgent maintenance issues (e.g. broken pipe, no heat), call Facilities (503-777-7283) during business hours or Community Safety (503-517-5355) after hours and on weekends.
Financial Aid: The office will be open during normal business hours. Staff are available for questions and advising via phone, email, and in-person appointments over the break.
Health & Counseling Center: The HCC hours may be impacted during fall break. Please see the website or call (503) 777-7281. The Reed Counseling hotline: (866) 432-1224 and the Nurse advice line: (800) 214- 4469 will still be active 24/7
International Student Services: Staff are available over the break by appointment or email, contact us here. ISS will host a DiscoverPDX trip to see York the Explorer on Saturday, October 24 a sign-up form will be shared in the ISS Weekly newsletter.
Library: The Library, PARC and IMC are open with reduced hours during fall break; hours of operation are posted here. Remote reference assistance is available during open hours via the Ask a Librarian webpage.
Mail Room: The Mail Room is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Multicultural Resource Center & SEEDS: The Student Center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Night Bus: The current Night Bus schedule can be found on the Community Safety Services webpage.
Residence Life: The Residence Life office in 28 West is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rights and Responsibilities: Student-run accountability processes (mediation, restorative practices, adjudication through the Judicial Board) may be slightly delayed during the break.
Sexual Health, Advocacy, & Relationship Education(SHARE): Program Director and Certified Advocate L. Mattson is available during normal business hours for support services. Students can request a meeting through the Advocacy Contact Form or by emailing mattsonl@reed.edu.
SHARE Package orders may be placed over break. You can submit an order, and expect it to be complete for on-campus pick up at your mail stop or by postal service delivery to your U.S. address.
Night Owls flights are paused during the weekend(s) of Fall Break. See you on Halloween!
Student Engagement: The Office for Student Engagement will have limited staffing during Fall Break, but the office will be open in the Student Center during regular business hours.
The Student Life Office: The Student Life Office in Eliot 218 is available for support, academic and resource advising, and general resources during the fall break. To make an appointment, contact 503-517-7396 or student-life@reed.edu.
Student Work Office: The Student Work Office is open over the break for students seeking guidance on on-campus work or work-study positions. For more information, visit the Student Work Office webpage.
Events & Activities
Below is a summary of planned and informal events and social opportunities for students remaining in the Portland area over the fall break.
Reed Campus Events: Information about on-campus events are regularly posted and updated on the Reed Events Calendar.
Reed Ski Cabin: Students can reserve a night (or 3!) at Reed's ski cabin in IRIS. The ski cabin is outfitted with 14 bunks, a full kitchen, wi-fi, sauna, fireplace, and a game room. Students can rent snow gear (including warm layers, sleeping bag, snowshoes and skis) from the Backpack Co-Op. The ski cabin is located in Government Camp on Mount Hood and it is reachable via a personal winter prepared vehicle, Reed van, or public transportation. Reservations for students can be made up to 2-weeks in advance. Groups can email the cabin manager Eric Kallio up to a month in advance for a reservation for the entire space. Please note: Groups are defined as official student organizations or department clubs (rather than an informal group of friends).
To reach the ski cabin via public transit, follow these instructions:
- Take the Max Blue Line to the Gresham Transit Center stop. Then, walk across the street and wait for the Sandy Area Metro (SAM) bus.
- Take the SAM bus to its last stop. Wait at this spot for the next bus.
- Take the Mt. Hood Express ($2) to the Chevron gas station stop in Government Camp.
- Walk down-hill from this stop and then turn right on Mucoy St. Walk up the steep road to the very top; the Ski Cabin is on your left.
The Reed College Guide to Multicultural Portland: The Reed College Guide to Multicultural Portland is designed to provide Reedies with a starting point for exploring Portland. The guide includes information about local restaurants, spiritual and faith centers, community and cultural organizations, salons and barbershops, and arts and attractions!
Portland Events: Fall break is an excellent time to explore the greater Portland area! Learn about upcoming local events via Travel Portland's Event Calendar or PDX Pipeline's Event Calendar. Learn about great places for dining at Eater PDX.
Safety & Support Resources
For on-campus emergencies, please call Reed Community Safety at 503-788-6666. For off-campus emergencies, dial 911.
Community Safety: Community Safety is open 24 hours a day, including weekends! CSOs are available to assist with safety and security issues, including medical emergencies and lockouts. For on-campus emergencies, call 503-788-6666. For non-urgent situations, call the CSOs at 503-517-5355, text 503-849-8678, or walk-in to 28 West for assistance.
Mental health support: The HCC hours may be impacted during fall break. Please see the website or call (503) 777-7281. The Reed Counseling hotline: (866) 432-1224 and the Nurse advice line: (800) 214- 4469 will still be active 24/7. See Mental Health Care Resources for additional emergency, hospital, and crisis line resources.
Medical assistance: The HCC hours may be impacted during fall break. Please see the website or call (503) 777-7281. The Reed Counseling hotline: (866) 432-1224 and the Nurse advice line: (800) 214- 4469 will still be active 24/7. See Urgent Care & Hospitals for local urgent clinics and hospitals.
The Reed Care Team: The Care Team seeks to proactively coordinate resources and support for students who may be experiencing personal or academic issues that interfere with their ability to be successful at the college. Anyone can refer a student to the Care Team via the online care referral form. Referrals are reviewed during normal business hours and are not monitored after hours, on weekends, or days the college is closed. If you have a concern or emergency that requires immediate support, contact Community Safety at 503-788-6666.
Emergency housing: Residence Life offers emergency housing for currently enrolled students at Reed. Emergency housing is meant to be a short term resource (up to 72 hours) while long-term solutions are found. Our emergency housing is limited, and cannot be guaranteed for all students who request it. Some reasons why a student may be allowed to use emergency housing include:
- Health or safety concern
- Security issues (e.g. broken window)
- Facilities issues (e.g. broken heater, flood)
- Temporary housing insecurity
To request the use of emergency housing, students must contact Residence Life during business hours, or Community Safety dispatch after hours. A staff member will work with the student to determine if emergency housing is needed and available. If approved to utilize emergency housing, students will be directed on next steps. Students in emergency housing are expected to follow all staff instructions and guidelines, as well as those outlined in the housing contract.
Sexual and domestic violence support: A confidential advocate is available at SHARE by contacting SHARE program director L. Mattson at mattsonl@reed.edu or by filling out a confidential advocate form. Students can also call the 24-hour crisis line Call to Safety at 888-235-5333.
Financial assistance: Emergency loan funds serve students who are experiencing short-term financial hardship. These emergency loans are typically limited to $500 or less and must be repaid by the end of the semester in which the loan is made. Students can request an emergency loan through the Business Office.
Mental Health Care Resources
Emergency Mental Health Care
Cascadia Urgent Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic: Mental health emergencies and crisis support, including emergency medication refills. Open Mondays–Sundays from 7am to 10:30pm. 4212 SE Division Street, Suite 100, Portland.
Cedar Hills Hospital: Short term inpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment; outpatient services include day treatment and intensive outpatient care. Call 503-844-5000 to set up an intake appointment or present in-person. Available 24 hours a day. 10300 SW Eastridge St, Portland.
Crisis and mental health support lines
Reed Counseling Hotline: Students can talk with a free and confidential licensed counselor by calling 866-432-1224. Available 24 hours a day.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect to a trained crisis counselor. Available 24 hours a day.
Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis: Mental health crisis support and access to Project Respond, a mobile crisis counselor program to help facilitate access to psychiatric inpatient hospital care. Call 503-988-4888 for consultation. Available 24 hours a day.
Call to Safety: Crisis support, follow-up advocacy, in-person medical advocacy, and support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Call 503-235-5333 (available 24 hours a day) or text 503-235-5333 (available Monday–Fridays from 11am to 3pm).
988 Lifeline: The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for students and loved ones. Call 988 or use the chat feature on their website. Available 24 hours a day.
The Trevor Project LGBTQ Suicide Hotline: A crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline for LBGTQ+ youth and young adults. Call 866-488-7386 (available 24 hours a day) or text START to 678678 (available 7 days a week from 12pm to 7pm PST).
Urgent Care & Hospitals
24hr Nurse Triage via Phone
The FoneMed Nurse Advice Line (800-214-4469) connects you with a licensed registered nurse who can answer health questions, help evaluate your symptoms, and provide medical advice using trusted Schmitt-Thompson protocols. When you call, an operator will collect your information and a nurse will return your call at the number you provide. Please keep your phone line open so the nurse can reach you.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Care Clinics
ZoomCare: Same-day urgent care and primary and specialty care appointments, including medication refills. Locations near Reed in Sellwood, Woodstock and on Hawthorne. Schedule a same-day appointment online.
OHSU Immediate Care Clinic - Richmond Clinic: Open for in-person care by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Hours vary on holidays. No walk-ins. Parking is free. You can also book an Immediate Care Virtual Visit.
Providence Hospital Express Care: Urgent care medical services. Schedule a same-day office or virtual appointment online.
Legacy Go Health Urgent Care: Urgent same-day medical services. Make an appointment online or walk-in. Multiple locations in the Portland area.
Hospitals
Information about local area hospitals can be found on the HCC webpage.
Primary Care Doctors
NUNM Health Centers: Low cost primary care, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and acupuncture.
OHSU Richmond Clinic: Low cost primary care, gender-affirming hormone therapy, & Pharmacy Services. Open on Saturdays.
Prism Health Center: Health care for the LBGTQ+ individuals.