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.

New to Campus?

Start here!

• • Review our Dining Tips for New Huskies
  • Explore our Dining Locations & Campus Map to see where all our dining halls and cafes are located.
  • Curious about the time it takes to walk between our dining halls? Check out our maps for the estimated time it takes to go from one side of campus to the other. Even if you're not heading from dining hall to dining hall, this might provide you with a good estimate of the time it takes to get to different areas of campus.

Meal Plans

Fall semester meal plans begin Thursday, August 27, 2026.

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

Community Meal Plans

• • What is it? A plan that provides 25 swipes to meals on campus. Meals can be from the dining hall or flex pass meals from our retail locations.
  • Who is it for? Students living in on-campus apartments or off-campus. Students can use swipes from this plan to
  • Purchase a Community Meal Plan. | You can purchase and use the plan at any point during the year. Unused swipes roll over each semester. Unused swipes are only refunded when you leave or graduate from the University. | More than 25 swipes can be purchased, but if you are unsure how often you will use it, start with the 25.
  • Plan Ahead! Please note that submitting your request on the Community Meal Plan form is not an instant activation request. Due to the large number of meal plan requests received during move-in our staff may need 24-48 hours to activate/process your request. We recommend having another payment method available for dining locations until your meal plan is activated.

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  or voluntarily purchase a residential meal plan to continue dining with us. Details at the Community Meal Plan link above.

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, 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 Services. 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 care package of snacks 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!

Talk with Our Staff

They are here to help. If you have an issue or a question while you are in one of our locations, the easiest and quickest way to deal with something is to seek out a staff member/manager.