The University will close at 1.00pm on Friday 22 December 2023 and reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
As 2023 draws to a close, students and staff will no doubt be looking forward to a well-deserved break over the festive season. Many of our campus services will be closed over the holiday period. Before you shut down for the year, please make sure you familiarise yourself with the university closure period dates below. If you need assistance or support, please connect with the appropriate service before they close for the year.
| Services | Closed from | Re-open on |
| Counselling Services | 1pm, Friday, 22 December | Tuesday, 2 January |
| Disability Services | 1pm, Friday, 22 December) | Tuesday, 2 January |
| Flinders Connect | 1pm, Friday, 22 December | Tuesday, 2 January |
| Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) | Friday, 22 December | Monday, 8 January |
| Health Services | 1pm, Friday, 22 December | Tuesday, 2 January |
| International Student Services | 1pm, Friday, 22 December | Monday, 8 January |
| Library | 1pm, Friday, 22 December | Tuesday, 2 January |
| Student Learning Support Services | 5pm, Thursday, 21 December | Monday, 8 January |
The Flinders Security team will be available 24 hours a day to assist with any emergencies or safety threats. For assistance, please call campus security on 8201 2880. If it’s an emergency, please call triple zero (000).
Bedford Park and Sturt retailers
| Retailer | Last day of trade 2023 | First day of trade 2024 |
| Bakmi Lim Noodle & Chico Tea | Friday 22 December | Monday 8 January |
| Blend Café (Anchor Court) | Thursday 21 December | Monday 8 January |
| Bon Voyage (Laneway) | Friday 22 December | Monday 8 January |
| Café Alere | Friday 22 December | Monday 12 February |
| Daily Kitchen Co (Sturt) | Friday 15 December | Tuesday 9 January |
| Grind & Press | Friday 22 December | Monday 8 January |
| Local Brew (Law & Commerce) | Thursday 21 December | Monday 8 January |
| Mr Wuhu (Bedford Park) | Friday 15 December | Tuesday 23 January |
| Subway | Friday 8 December | Monday 29 January |
| Tavern by Burger Theory | Friday 22 December | Wednesday 10 January |
| Toly Vietnamese | Friday 15 December | Monday 15 January |
| Urban Paddock Co (Station Plaza) |
Friday 22 December | Monday 8 January |
| Where it’s at Coffee Co (Hub) | Thursday 21 December | Monday 8 January |
| Post Office | Friday 22 December | Tuesday 2 January |
| Pharmacy | Friday 29 December | Tuesday 2 January |
Note: hours and dates are subject to change
The Campus Loop Bus Services
Station Express, Campus Connector and Tonsley Link (see routes here)
| Service | Last service for 2023 | First service for 2024 |
| Station Express | 6pm, Friday 22 December | 7am, Monday 29 January |
| Campus Connector | 6pm, Thursday 21 December | 7am, Tuesday 2 January |
| Tonsley 1 | 6pm, Thursday 21 December | 7am, Tuesday 2 January |
| Tonsley 2 | 6pm, Friday 27 November | 7am, Monday 30 January |
We wish our Flinders community a restful and joyful break, and we look forward to seeing you back on campus in 2024recharged and ready for a successful year at university