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Fall Break 2026 Operating Hours

Dining is open over fall break for our fam who plan to stay on campus. Locations may have modified hours between Thursday, October 29 and Tuesday, November 3. All residential and retail units will resume normal operating hours on November 4.

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.

Chef Mike is back with another installment of the From the Kitchen email series to give dining plan holders a behind-the-scenes look at our operation. Learn more about batch cooking and why it's a win-win for every one. 

Dining is open over fall break for our fam who plan to stay on campus. Locations may have modified hours between Thursday, October 29 and Tuesday, November 3. All residential and retail units will resume normal operating hours on November 4.

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

Take a study break with Columbia Dining @ Faculty House on May 7 and 8. We'll be open from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Due to heavy rains forecasted tonight, the Surf, Turf & Earth event on April 19 will be moved indoors to John Jay and Ferris Booth Commons. Please note: John Jay and Ferris will close at 2pm to prepare for the event.

We sifted through more than 350 submissions to find the most delicious ideas for new subs at Chef Mike's Sub Shop. There were many contenders, but only the best of the best deserve to be served at Chef Mike's! 

Residential locations are closed over summer break and limited retail service will be available.

This year, Ramadan begins the evening of Friday, April 1. Starting Friday, students with a Dining Plan who observe Ramadan may pick up a special pre-packed meal to-go at JJ’s Place.

If you have any questions, please see a manager.

University ID card holders can use Dining Dollars, Flex, guest swipes or credit card at any dining hall on campus.

It’s a food showdown. Submit your bracket by March 7 for a chance to win Beats bluetooth headphones!

Take our Customer Satisfaction Survey by March 3 and we'll donate to The Food Pantry at Columbia.

Dining Dollars, Flex, guest swipes and credit cards will be accepted as payment starting on Monday. 

Indoor seating will reopen in the residential dining halls on Monday, January 24. This includes John Jay, JJ's Place, Ferris Booth Commons, and Faculty House.

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