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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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The Summer break is a period of refresh for many - for Columbia Dining it is a chance to prepare for the new year and sharpen skills. The team has been lucky enough to form a partnership with the Culinary Institute of America and host Chefs on campus for training sessions. This year’s theme was a focus on the basics, culminating in a cooking competition to add another element of excitement for the teams in the kitchen!

Favorites on the menu and streamlined service model. Grace Dodge Dining Hall service starts for the year on Tuesday, September 3.

Get to know the Columbia Dining staff we featured during Academic Year 2024-2025.

The last day of service for AY 23-24 is Friday, May 10.

Graduating students are invited to John Jay for Senior Sendoff, from May 11-14.

Given the emergency conditions and subsequent campus closures last week, Columbia Dining responded quickly to ensure dining plan holders had continued service. Students may have questions about Flex, Meals, and Account Balances following the changes. Here are answers to common questions. 

Ferris Booth Commons access is now available for all Columbia Dining Plan Holders, effective 12:00 p.m. (noon) today 5/3. This includes Columbia Dining Plan Holders who do not currently have Morningside campus access due to current restrictions.  

On April 10, more than 10 representatives from the United States Army visited Columbia Dining locations to observe the University’s food service model and operations.

In light of campus restrictions impacting access to several Columbia Dining locations, Columbia Dining Plan holders will receive $80 Felx.

On March 21, the dining halls competed in an epic food showdown: Battle of the Dining Halls.

This year, Ramadan begins the evening of Sunday, March 10. Find information here for students on a Dining Plan who observe Ramadan.

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Everyone loves the Chef Mike Grandma's Special - but have you tried the Vegan version? It's been recognized as a "best of!"