Not sure you've selected the right Dining Plan for you? From September 8 - September 22, students are invited to change their Dining Plan.
Columbia Dining is working with its food suppliers to closely monitor domestic cases of cyclosporiasis. Food safety is a critical priority for our team. Based on initial information from the FDA, we can confirm that our food supplier does not purchase from the vendors identified in the current investigation.
Starting on Sunday, August 30, Columbia Dining will offer meal service to new students and students supporting NSOP programming.
Fall hours and the Barnard Exchange begin on Tuesday, September 8. Modified hours for Labor Day are effective September 4-7.
Dining service will operate on a modified schedule over the Labor Day holiday from Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 7. Fall operating hours and the Barnard Exchange will begin on Tuesday, September 8.
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Our annual epic food showdown is BACK. Be sure to save the date: March 26, 2026.
This year, Ramadan begins the evening of Tuesday, February 17. Find information here for students on a Dining Plan who observe Ramadan.
We hear you – you rely on the Dining website to view menus, nutritional info, and hours of operations. Thanks to feedback from student leaders on the Dining advisory committee, we’re working on a site enhancement to make it easier for you to get a quick view of what’s to eat.
Residential and retail locations have adjusted operating hours over Spring Break, from March 12-22.
This spring, enjoy a world tour of flavors at Fac Shack or use your swipe to dine inside at Faculty House 4th Floor, where the Fac Shack menu will be served buffet-style.
JJ’s Take-4 Express will be available by mobile order during peak times – Thursday to Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. to reduce crowding at the JJ’s entrance and improve your overall Take-4 experience.
Spring 2026 hours begin on Tuesday, January 20. Some residential and retail units are operating on an adjusted schedule through January 19. See Winter Break hours.
Chef Irvine has used Columbia Dining as an operations reference in a total dining transformation project with the U.S. Army. He toured our facility as part of a recent interview with CBS Saturday Morning.
Kate knows how hard it can be to maintain healthy eating habits this time of year. Between project deadlines, impending finals, and the upcoming holidays, the end of the year can be stressful and hectic. Read her top tips to get you through finals season.
Not sure you've selected the right Dining Plan for you? From January 13 through January 27, students are invited to change their Dining Plan.
Residential and retail units will be closed or have adjusted operating hours between December 18 and January 19. Normal operating hours will resume on January 20.
Meal service will be provided at select locations for Undergraduate Columbia Dining Plan Holders during the break period. See schedule below.
Campus family celebrate Thanksgiving holiday with traditional meal in John Jay dining hall.