Dining During Move-In/WOW & Labor Day

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2026 Information

During move-in days, we have a modified schedule for retail and dining halls. Not all dining halls will be open on August 27th. Please review our schedule below. First-year students will have a Week of Welcome (WOW) schedule for the first couple of days before classes begin.

Early Move-in: Some dining halls will be open for early arrival groups (band, international orientation, etc). If you are arriving/moving in early, dining information will be provided to you by the group/department responsible for your move-in.

Fall Semester meal plans (including points & flex passes) begin on Thursday, August 27th.

Dining Hall Guests During Move-In: Students can bring guests to the dining hall for a meal during move-in.

    • each guest (age 5 & older) has to be paid for with: points, flex passes (1 per guest), or Husky Bucks - all of which are on your OneCard. Or guests can pay credit/debit (at guest price). Guests under 5 are free.
    • guests are welcome to dine at the dining hall w/out a student accompanying you (at guest price)
    • guests are welcome throughout the year, not just during move-in
    • make sure you review our schedule to know which dining halls are open

Normal semester hours for dining halls and retail locations begin on Monday, August 31st.

Important Dining Info to Review Before the Start of the Semester

Welcome to UConn Dining!

Whether you're a new Husky or a returning student, these quick tips will help you make the most of UConn Dining throughout the semester.

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Meal Plans

Fall semester meal plans begin Thursday, August 27.

Moving in Early? If you'll be on the Storrs campus before August 27 for athletics, orientation, employment, band, or another university program, please check with your campus contact regarding dining accommodations.

Community Meal Plans

Students living in on-campus apartments or off campus can purchase a Community Meal Plan.

Please purchase your plan before arriving at a dining hall. Meal plans may take up to 24 hours to activate. Completing the online intent-to-purchase form does not provide immediate access, so be sure to have an alternate form of payment if your plan has not yet been activated.

Community Meal Plans offer a lower cost per meal than paying the guest rate with a credit card, Husky Bucks, or points.

Need to Change Your Meal Plan?

You may upgrade or downgrade your meal plan through Friday, September 18, 2026. Complete the online Meal Plan Change Form before the deadline.

Housing Change?

If your housing changes from a residence hall or suite to an on-campus apartment or off-campus housing, your residential meal plan is automatically removed from your fee bill.

You can still purchase a Community Meal Plan to continue dining with us.


Accessing the Dining Halls

Don't forget your UConn OneCard! Your OneCard is required to enter all dining halls.


Bringing Guests

Guests are welcome in our dining halls year-round.

Students may pay for guests (ages 5 and older) using:

  • Flex Passes (one per guest)
  • Points
  • Husky Bucks
  • Credit or debit card (guest price)

Children under age 5 dine free.

Guests are also welcome to dine without a student by paying the published guest price.


Menus & Mobile Apps

Wondering what's on the menu?

  • View menus anytime through the myUConn app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
  • Download the Swipe Dining app (available for Apple devices) to:
    • View nutrition information
    • Filter menu items by allergens
    • Track meals and nutrition
    • Plan your dining

Special Dietary Needs

Have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

If you haven't already connected with our team, review our dietary accommodations information as soon as possible so we can help you navigate campus dining safely.


Dining on a Busy Schedule?

If your class schedule, work, athletics, or other commitments make it difficult to dine during regular meal hours, check out our To-Go Program for flexible meal options.


Food Insecurity Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, support is available.

Resources include:

  • Husky Harvest Food Pantry (food pantry on each campus)
  • Additional on-campus and community food assistance resources
  • Consider working for dining. We are always hiring, and student employees get a free meal on their shift.

Work with UConn Dining

Looking for a flexible campus job?

UConn Dining hires student employees year-round. Student employees enjoy flexible schedules, convenient on-campus locations, and opportunities to advance into student leadership positions.


Parents, Families & Friends

Looking for a fun way to show your Husky you are thinking of them?

Order a sweet treat from the UConn Bakery (including gluten-free and vegan options) or choose a themed snack care package from our Convenience Store. Please note that room delivery is not available. Our most popular pick-up location for baked goods is the Convenience Store in the Student Union. Let your Husky know that a surprise is waiting for them!

Thursday, August 27th – Fall Semester Meal Plans Begin

OPEN DINING HALLS

  • Breakfast: 7am - 10:45am - Putnam, Northwest, South, McMahon, and CT Hall
  • Lunch: 11am - 2:15pm -Putnam, Northwest, South, McMahon, CT Hall, and Gelfenbien
  • Dinner: 4pm - 7:15pm - Putnam, Northwest, South, McMahon, CT Hall, Gelfenbien, and North

OPEN RETAIL LOCATIONS

Storrs Campus Retail - Student Union

  • Union Street Market: 10:30am-8pm
  • Market Café: 7:30am-3pm
  • Convenience Store: 9am-3pm
  • SAMBAZON: 8am-6pm
  • The Coop: 11:30am-5:30pm

Storrs Campus Retail

  • Beanery Café (Benton Museum): 7:30am-3pm
  • CrossRoads Café (Wilbur Cross Bldg): 7:30am-3pm
  • Food Truck (Fairfield Way): 11am-2:30pm
  • Dairy Bar: 11am-9pm

Regional Campus Retail

  • Mort’s Cafe (Avery Point): 9am-2:30pm
  • Hartford Times Café (Hartford): 8am-2:30pm

Friday, August 28th

DINING HALLS 

All dining halls will be open.

  • Breakfast: 7am - 10:45am
  • Lunch: 11am - 2:15pm
  • Dinner: 4pm - 7:15pm

OPEN RETAIL LOCATIONS

Storrs Campus Retail - Student Union

  • Union Street Market: 10:30am-9pm
  • Market Café: 7:30am-3pm
  • Convenience Store: 9am-3pm
  • SAMBAZON: 8am-6pm
  • The Coop: 11:30am-5:30pm

Storrs Campus Retail

  • Beanery Café (Benton Museum): 7:30am-3pm
  • CrossRoads Café (Wilbur Cross Bldg): 7:30am-3pm
  • Food Truck (Fairfield Way): 11am-2:30pm
  • Dairy Bar: 11am-9pm

Regional Campus Retail

  • Mort’s Cafe (Avery Point): 9am-2:30pm
  • Hartford Times Café (Hartford): 8am-2:30pm

Saturday, August 29th

OPEN DINING HALLS 

  • Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am – South, CT Hall, Putnam, North, and Gelfenbien
  • Brunch: 10:30am - 2:15pm – All dining halls open
  • Dinner: 4pm - 7:15pm – All dining halls open

OPEN RETAIL LOCATIONS

Storrs Retail - Student Union

  • Union Street Market: 11:30am-9pm
  • Market Café: 9am-4pm
  • Convenience Store: Noon-9pm
  • SAMBAZON: 9am-4pm

Storrs Campus Retail:

Sunday, August 30th

OPEN DINING HALLS 

  • Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am – South, CT Hall, and North
  • Breakfast: 9:30am - 10:30am - Putnam and Gelfenbien
  • Brunch: 10:30am - 2:15pm – All dining halls open.
  • Dinner: 4pm - 7:15pm – All dining halls open.
  • Late Night: 7:15pm - 10:00pm - Northwest and South

OPEN RETAIL LOCATIONS

Storrs Campus - Student Union

  • Union Street Market: 11:30am-9pm
  • Market Café: 10am-4pm
  • Convenience Store: Noon-9pm
  • SAMBAZON: 10am-4pm

Storrs Campus Retail

Labor Day Weekend: Sept 5-7th

DINING HALLS

September 5th & 6th

All dining halls are open their normal hours.

Monday, September 7th (Labor Day)

  • Breakfast: 7-10:30am - South open
  • Brunch: 10:30am-2:15pm - All dining halls open.
  • Dinner: 4-7:15pm - All dining halls open

RETAIL LOCATIONS

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