Fuel up for finals: Get free coffee and snacks during finals week
WVU Dining Services and Student Life will be offering free coffee, discounted drinks and snacks at various locations on campus during prep day and finals week.
Jazzmans at the Mountainlair, Jazzmans at HSC, Bits ‘n Bytes and Starbucks at UPlace will be offering students a complimentary 12 oz. coffee per day, Friday, May 2 through Friday, May 9. Students can also get a dollar off specialty drinks at these locations.
Free snacks will be available at various campus locations and the residence halls Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
WVU Dining Services and Student Life also will be holding a free late-night breakfast from 10 p.m. to midnight at the Mountainlair on Monday, May 5. You can expect scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, French toast bites and more.
Dining locations will be closing for the semester on Saturday, May 10, with dining halls closing at noon.
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Support when you need it most
During Finals Week, Serenity Place will be open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will offer a “Study Hall” during these hours with free coffee, snacks, and quiet spaces for studying. Open to all current WVU students!
Carruth Center counselors will be available all week; call 304-293-4431. Students experiencing an after-hours crisis or emergency can access an on-call counselor by calling 304-293-4431 and selecting option 1. The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 and provides free, confidential assistance; text WVU to 741741.
Take a break with Campus Recreation
On Friday, May 2nd from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on the Upper Gym Courts, take advantage of Drop-in Mini Golf. Students can take a break from studying and try a round of golf on an indoor putting course.
PRT’s hours extended during Finals Week
The PRT will run from 6:30 a.m. - 10:45 p.m., on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during Finals Week. Wednesday and Friday will operate on a normal schedule.
The Mountainlair during Finals Week
Sunday, May 4: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday, May 5: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7: 7 a.m. - 11p.m.
Thursday, May 8: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday, May 9: 7 a.m. - 11p.m.
Saturday, May 10: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 11: CLOSED
The Mountainlair Games Area will be open 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
Final Exam Schedule
Here is a detailed view of the Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule.
Stress-busting suggestions for Finals Week
It’s normal to feel more stressed than usual this time of year. The good news is that there’s a lot you can do to help keep your stress levels down so you can try and work at your best.
Get organized. If you haven’t already, create a schedule with all remaining due dates and final exam dates. Make sure you’re also planning when you intend to study and complete assignments. The most important part is to include REST and BREAKS in your schedule.
It is also important to take time to clean and organize your space because a clean space can help your mind feel more organized.
Move your body. You can do this by taking a walk, exercising, yoga or even stretching. You can also look to study in one of WVU’s Active Workspaces..
Sleep and rest. Sleep is very important and essential for your brain to function at its best. Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night and make sure to take study breaks. There is only so much your mind can absorb at one time. It needs time to process and integrate information. A good tip is to take a 10-minute break every hour. Rest your eyes as well as your mind. This also means to try and avoid cramming and excessive caffeine use since both will make it harder for your mind to get rest.
Stress reduction strategies. We suggest using some stress reduction strategies to manage the stress that comes along with the end of the semester. These are just some items to keep in your toolbelt but be sure to keep them handy for when you may need them in a pinch.
- Here is a YouTube video e recommend that talks about 25 amazing coping skills from a licensed mental health professional.
- Here is a Deep Breathing Exercise Video (4,7,8 breathing) from a licensed mental health professional.
Use positive affirmations. It is important to stay positive whenever you are experiencing high levels of stress. Notice your self-talk and make sure you are treating yourself with respect and love; the same way you treat others you love. Self–criticism, and shame do not typically promote better behavior, but tend to discourage you; be your own cheerleader!
WellWVU also has a daily chillPACK that helps you chill and retrain your brain to look for the positive. Do one activity a day and watch your productivity and perspective change for the better!
Study spaces open on campus
The Blue and Gold Room will be open 24-hours a day for finals week starting Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 AM through Friday, May 9 at 5:00 PM.