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Fall 2026 Operating Hours

Fall hours and the Barnard Exchange begin on Tuesday, September 8. Modified hours for Labor Day are effective September 4-7.

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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In August, the Columbia Dining culinary team participated in a three-day training intensive led by chefs from the Culinary Institute of America. Our wonderful culinary team is constantly improving, and it’s our goal to ensure that the food served in our dining halls is fresh, high in nutrients, and delicious, of course! The team is very excited to use their newly learned skills in preparing food for our students this academic year.

Check out our September 2022 Dining newsletter. 

Find out how you and four friends can win $20 Dining Dollars each just by eating with Columbia Dining. 

Here are some tips to help you have the best experience possible when the lunch crunch gets real.

Information about dining services for students who test positive for COVID.

Based on feedback from students, Columbia Dining was selected by the Princeton Review as one of the top 25 for Best Campus Food.

Not sure you've selected the right Dining Plan for you? From August 30 through September 13, students are invited to change their Dining Plan.

See our Fall 2022 operating hours for residential and retail dining locations.

No request is too small. See how we’re improving our program based on your feedback and requests!  

Brittany was placed with Columbia Dining through the Columbia Facilities and Operations summer internship program and is assisting our Registered Dietitian, Alexa, with summer projects.

Dining service at Faculty House for students isolating in-place ends May 13 at 6:00 p.m.