Hours
Find the Student Union hours here before you visit, including any holiday or special schedule changes.
Academic Year Hours
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The Student Union is closed when the university is administratively closed.
The Student Union follows an adjusted weekend schedule before and after final exams, commencement, university breaks, and holidays. View the Special Hours and Closures section below to verify hours before visiting the Student Union.
In the event of inclement weather, several university facilities will be closed. Please check the university’s Public Safety website for additional information.
University Break Hours
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
| Summer Break | May 18 – August 14, 2026 |
The Student Union is closed when the university is administratively closed.
In the event of inclement weather, several university facilities will be closed. Please check the university’s Public Safety website for additional information.
Football Gameday Hours
On UT football gamedays, the Cumberland Avenue side of the building closes at kick-off. The VolShop entrance facing Philip Fulmer Way opens at 7 a.m. and will remain open to the end of the game.
Special Hours and Closures
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| August 30 – 31, 2025 | Closed |
| October 4 – 5, 2025 | Closed |
| December 12, 2025 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| December 14, 2025 | Closed |
| December 31, 2025 | 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| January 2 – 4, 2026 | Closed |
| January 10 – 11, 2026 | Closed |
| January 17 – 19, 2026 | Closed |
| March 7 – 8, 2026 | Closed |
| March 14 – 15, 2026 | Closed |
| April 3 – 5, 2026 | Closed |
| May 6 – 8, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| May 16, 2026 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| May 17, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| May 23 – 24, 2026 | Closed |
| July 4, 2026 | Closed |
| August 15, 2026 | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
The Student Union is closed when the university is administratively closed.
Administration Offices and Retail Hours
Hours for individual offices and retail operations, such as dining locations and the VolShop, may vary.
In the event of inclement weather, several university facilities will be closed. Please check the university’s Public Safety website for additional information.