Maxine A. Smith University Center
SUMMER HOURS: May 8 - August 18, 2026
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day Holiday: Closed
Friday June 19, 2026 - Juneteenth Holiday: Closed
Friday July 3, 2026 - Independence Day Holiday: Closed
FALL & SPRING SEMESTER HOURS
Monday - Friday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 10:00pm *All events must end by 10:00pm.*
Monday September 7, 2026 - Labor Day Holiday: Closed
FALL BREAK:
Saturday October 10, 2026: Closed
Sunday October 11, 2026: Closed
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY:
Wednesday November 25, 2026: 10am-5pm
Thursday November 26 - Sunday November 29, 2026: Closed
WINTER BREAK:
December 11, 2026- January 14, 2027*
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
*December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027: Closed for Christmas and New Year Holidays
Above are the regular hours of operation for the Maxine A. Smith University Center. Additional hours may be arranged by special request. Dining, Post Office, and other office/resource hours may vary. All vendors and services may not be available at all times the building is open. Summer, Holiday and Break hours will be posted onsite.
The Union offers several on-site dining options as well as a community dining room:
- T.O.M.S
- Chick-Fil-A
- Panda Express
- Slim & Husky's
- SMASH'd
- Market NXT
- Grind CIty Coffee
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The Maxine A. Smith University Center, together with the Michael D. Rose Theatre, forms the cultural heart of campus. With tons of space (210,000 square feet in all), this is where we often get together as a community, accommodating events both large and small. Find a sunny spot to take a break between classes outside on our patio, or pop inside to find the offices for student organizations and University departments. The UC offers a wide array of options to sit down and eat or grab a quick snack to go, as well as plenty of modern conveniences to help you with your studies. The University Center brings today's Tigers all the popular amenities that our wonderful students demand and deserve.
Our Mission
The Maxine A. Smith University Center and the Michael D. Rose Theatre support the educational mission of the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ by providing high-quality facilities, equipment, services, and student employment opportunities. In addition, we enhance Student Affairs mission by scheduling and supporting programs that build community and promote student involvement and learning.