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.
We read every single piece of feedback and talk as a team about what’s going well – thanks! – and where we can improve. While we work on a few things behind the scenes, here's what you can expect to see in the dining halls.
Columbia Dining served up “blue foods” for students at this special event, followed by a Climate School panel discussion on seafood as a delicious solution for people and the planet
Dining is open over break for our fam who plan to stay on campus. Locations may have modified hours between Tuesday, November 25 and Sunday, November 30. All residential and retail units will resume normal operating hours on December 1.
Download the Transact Mobile Ordering App to order a custom sub for pick-up at Chef Mike’s Sub Shop.
Running low on meal swipes? Columbia University and Teachers College students currently on a Dining Plan may purchase an end of the semester 50 meal pack add-on. Read more details and sign up if needed.