Cy's Finals Frenzy

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Cy's Finals Frenzy

Cy's Finals Frenzy is May 4-6, 2025 in the Memorial Union. We’re serving up FREE food, study support, and self-care vibes to help students power through finals week like a champ!

Sunday, May 4

 

Finals Prep

Study
Activity Time Place
Quiet Study Rooms 2 p.m. - Midnight Rooms 3534, 3538, 2210, 2213
Group Study Rooms 2 p.m. - Midnight Rooms 2630, 3540
Physics 1310 Exam Prep Session 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sun Room
ME 3450 Exam Prep Session 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sun Room
Econ 1010 Exam Prep Session Instructor Specific Wolgemuth 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Campanile Room

Food

Food options during Cy's Finals Frenzy
Activity Time Place
Grill Out* 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. West Circle Drive and Terrace
Snack Room* 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Gold Room
Pancake Breakfast * 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Durham Great Hall
*while supplies last

Fun

Activities for things to do outside of studying
Activity Time Place
CyBowl 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. CyBowl and Billiards
Smash Station 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Northwest MU lawn, behind the NPHC Plaza
Wellness Rooms and To-Go Crafts 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Room 3560
Yard Games 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. North Lawn, Memorial Union Fountain
Game Room 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Room 3580
Dance Party 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Oak Room
Zumba 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Oak Room
Karaoke 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Maintenance Shop
Pilates 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Oak Room
BINGO 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun Room and South Ballroom

Monday, May 5

Finals Prep

Study Sessions Available
Activity Time Place
Quiet Study Rooms 2 p.m. - Midnight Rooms 3534, 3538, 2210, 2213, 3540
Group Study Rooms 2 p.m. - Midnight Rooms 2630, Cranny, Nook, and Pine
Biology 2120 Exam Prep 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Campanile Room
Math 1650 Exam Prep 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. Durham Great Hall
Math 1660 Exam Prep 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sun Room
Chemistry 1770 Exam Prep Instructor Specific Bonaccorsi 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Campanile Room

Food

Activities for things to do outside of studying
Activity Time Place
Snack Room* 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Gold Room
Cereal Breakfast* 10 p.m. - Midnight South Ballroom
*while supplies last

Fun

Activities for things to do outside of studying
Activity Time Place
Come to the Multicultural Center and Craft 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Multicultural Center: Come to the Multicultural Center to unwind with several self-care crafting opportunities. Make a stress ball, do some Macrame, or bring a friend and make some bracelets to get your mind off finals for a little bit.
Wellness Rooms and To-Go Crafts 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Room 3560
Game Room 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Room 3580
Yard Games 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. North Lawn of the Memorial Union Fountain
Zumba 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Oak Room
Pilates 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Oak Room
Outdoor Movie 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. North Campanile Lawn *rain location: Durham Great Hall

Tuesday, May 6

Finals Prep

Study Sessions Available
Activity Time Place
Quiet Study Rooms 2 p.m. - Midnight Rooms 3534, 3538, 2210, 2213, 3540
Group Study Rooms 2 p.m. - Midnight Rooms 2630, Cranny, Nook, and Pine
Math 1660 Review 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sun Room
Physics 2310 Review 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. South Ballroom
Math 2650 Review 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. South Ballroom
Biology 2120 Review 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Campanile Room
Accounting 2840 Review 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sun Room

Food

Food options during Cy's Finals Frenzy
Activity Time Place
Snack Room* 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Gold Room
*while supplies last

Fun

Activity Time Place
Come to The Center and Chill 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Center: Come to The Center to relax with some self-care focused fun. Make your own stuffed animal with stuff-a-plush and make your own tea. Relax a little before finals, bring home a new friend, and some delicious tea to keep you relaxed for the rest of the semester.
Wellness Rooms and To-Go Crafts 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Room 3560
Game Room 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Room 3580
Dance Party 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Oak Room
Zumba 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Oak Room

Wednesday, May 7

Join us in Cyclone Support Central - Parks Library Room 140 for Gentle Yoga! As part of Wellness Wednesdays through Cyclone Support and Parks Library, this is available for all students and can be a great addition to your self-care routine during Prep Week!

There will be two 30-minute sessions that students are welcome to join. You do not need to register beforehand, as they are first-come, first-served. 

Session 1: 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Session 2: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Memorial Union Spaces to Study

Sunday, May 4

Quiet Study Spaces: Rooms 3534, 3538, 2210, 2213

Group Study Spaces: Rooms 2630, 3540

 

Monday, May 5

Quiet Study Spaces: Rooms 3534, 3538, 2210, 2213, 3540

Group Study Spaces: Rooms 2630, Cardinal, Nook, Cranny, Pine

 

Tuesday, May 6

Quiet Study Spaces: Rooms 3534, 3538, 2210, 2213, 3540

Group Study Spaces: Rooms 2630, Cardinal, Nook, Cranny, Pine

The fun continues at the University Library!

Barks and Parks

 

Finals Week Hours 

Parks library is open 24/7 for finals week