Boutique
The Boutique is like a small thrift store, but the price is free! It is available to students, faculty, and staff. The Boutique is currently open only by appointment. Phone (214) 850-9998,
Chaplain’s Office
The Chaplain’s Office will keep posted hours (both on their door and phone message. You can find the email address here). When you visit, wear a mask and practice six-foot physical distancing. Until further notice, primary contact with the Chaplain should be conducted remotely.
Childcare Center
Due to increasing COVID-19 cases in Dallas County, our Childcare Center is closed until further notice, probably not to open during the winter semester.
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab is located in the Mahler Building and is open this fall. When using the Computer Lab, practice six-foot physical distancing and wear a mask. Use the hand sanitizer provided as you enter and leave the Computer Lab. Please use a sanitizing wipe to clean your workstation (keyboard and mouse) before and after each use. Since the Mahler 6 lab capacity will be reduced for physical distancing, we also have additional student computers available in Mahler 4 that may be used when a class is not meeting in that room.
Cowan apartments
Cowan is closed to visitors until further notice. When Cowan reopens, visitors must practice posted hygiene protocols including wearing a mask and practice six-foot physical distancing.
DIU buildings
Faculty, staff and students have been issued swipe badge keys to open doors as needed. Non-DIU personnel may only enter as DIU accompanied guests, must wear a mask and practice six-foot physical distancing. If you are visiting campus and need access to DIU buildings, go to the Mahler Welcome Center first to speak to the receptionist or phone the ILC receptionist at 972-708-7300.
Dining Hall
The Dining Hall provides lunch M-F, served from 12:00-12:45 pm.
Guests are expected to wear a mask until seated and eat with six-foot physical distancing. Because seating is limited, plan to take your lunch out most days.
Four Points
Four Points is open to DIU personnel and accompanied guests. In Four Points practice six-foot physical distancing, use hand sanitizer and wear a mask. Please use the provided hand sanitizer at entrances when you enter and when you exit.
Guest House
The Guest House is currently open only to residents. Guests of residents should expect to be met outside. When the Guest House is opened to non-residents, guests will be expected to wear a mask and practice six-foot physical distancing. The housing office is accepting reservations from students. Contact them at housing_dallas@sil.org
Health Clinic
The Health Clinic is open in the mornings on Mondays. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. It is open Tuesday afternoons. Call 972-708-7408 for an appointment. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
Library
You can contact the Library reference librarians by email at Library@diu.edu or urgent requests may be answered by phoning 972-708-7416 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday-Thursday; please do not leave messages.
The Library is open this fall 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday; closed Sundays. Those entering the Library are required to wear a mask and practice six-foot physical distancing.
Pool
The pool is currently closed until the spring.
Soccer field
The soccer field is closed for the season because it is being resurfaced.
Student Life Center
The Student Life Center is open. In the SLC, practice six-foot physical distancing, use hand sanitizer, and wear a mask. Please use the provided hand sanitizer at entrances when you enter and when you exit. No shared food is allowed due to COVID-19, but individually-packaged snacks are available in the fridge for free.