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Important Dates

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November and December Pizza Special

November 3, 2025 - December 20, 2025
All Day
Dobbins Dining Hall
Dining Events
During lunch and dinner hours, we will be serving Personal Nashville Pizzas. 

November and December Deli Special

November 3, 2025 - December 20, 2025
All Day
Dobbins Dining Hall
Dining Events
Available during lunch and dinner hours, enjoy a Turkey Gobbler Half Sub. 

Online Room Selection Begins

December 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes

Online Room Selection begins for current students with an accepted HFS Contract on December 1 at noon. Students can view...

Winter Break 2025 - University Housing Closes

December 20, 2025
12:00 pm
Housing Events
University housing CLOSES for winter break on Saturday, December 20 at noon.

Spring 2026 - University Housing Opens

January 11, 2026
11:00 am
Housing Events
University housing OPENS for spring 2026 on Sunday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m.

Hot & Spicy Foods Day

January 16, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Come down to Dobbins Dining Hall for dinner and celebrate Hot and Spicy Foods Day with us! Enjoy sandwiches such as Mushroom Quesabirra or Roast Turkey and Brie with Strawberry Habenero Jam alongside Jalapeno Braised Chicken, Chipotle & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, and Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts. Be sure to grab a mug of Spiced Peruvian Hot Chocolate! 

Behind The Plate: Chef Don Special

January 19, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Chef Don will be serving a lunch of Jacket Potato and Beans as well as Baked Beans and Baked Potatoes. 

Ramen Bar & Bento Box

January 22, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
During lunch hours build a made-to-order Ramen Bowl. We will also be offering Tempura Broccoli, Chicken Karaage Bento Boxes, and Orange Teriyaki Salmon Bento Boxes.

February Deli Special

February 2, 2026 - February 27, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Enjoy a delicious Seafood Salad Half Sub for a limited time only!

Chef Mark Demo

February 4, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Jet Tila Drunken Noodles are on the menu for dinner tonight.

Superbowl Kick Off Party

February 6, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Kick off the Super Bowl with us during lunch time at Dobbins! Enjoy a bowl of Cincinnati Chili with Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Duck Poutine, Irish Fried Potato Pierogies, Meatballs and Garlic Bread on a Stick, or a Crab Dip Stuffed Pretzel Stick. 

Behind The Plate: Chef Dan Special

February 9, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Cuban Sandwiches will be available during lunch hours. 

Italian Winter Olympics

February 12, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Score a delicious dinner tonight and join us at Dobbins! Fuel up with Braised Pork Shank, Chicken Osso Buco, Arancini Di Riso, Mashed Potatoes, and Citrus Braised Fennel & Brussel Sprouts. 

Lunar New Year

February 17, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Kick off the Year of the Horse with us this afternoon at Dobbins. Our lunch options include Whole Chinese Tilapia, Vegan Fried Rice, Shrimp Lo Mein, Spring Rolls, Pork Potstickers with Ponzu, Broccolini with Garlic Oil and Red Pepper Flakes, and Steamed Rice. 

Soul Food

February 25, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Get your fix of comfort food this evening at Dobbins Dining Hall. For dinner we will be offering Southern Oxtail, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Pie, Smothered Chicken, Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Bacon, and Black Eyed Pea Jambalaya. 

March Deli Special

March 2, 2026 - March 31, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
For a limited time only, stop by and grab a Buffalo Chicken Half Sub.

Behind The Plate: Chef Alex Special

March 2, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Beef Kefta Pita will be available during lunch hours at Dobbins. 

Behind The Plate: Chef James Special

March 16, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Creme Brulee Toasted Marshmallows will be available during lunch hours. 

St. Patrick's Day

March 17, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Hungry? It's your lucky day! Breakfast will include Corned Beef Hash and Fried Eggs, while lunch will be Soda Bread, Potato & Leek Soup, Colcannon, Glazed Baby Carrots, Grilled Beet Ruebens, and Corned Beef Open Faced Sandwiches with Guinness Cheddar Rarebit.

National Nutrition Month Mushroom Madness

March 23, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
You won't have mush-room after enjoying this dinner! In honor of National Nutrition Month, we will be serving Mushroom Barbacoa Pizza, Shiitake Mushroom and Root Vegetable Stew, Crispy Shiitake Mushroom Sandwiches, and General Tso's Pierogies & Shiitake Mushrooms.

Behind The Plate: Chef Julie Special

March 23, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Build your own Mac and Cheese Bowl at our made-to-order Mac and Cheese Bar available during lunch hours!

National Nutrition Month Nutritious Dessert Flight

March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
This week only, our nutritious dessert spread will include Chocolate Chia Seed Shooters, Black Bean Brownies, and Raspberry Oat Bars.

April Deli Special

April 6, 2026 - April 30, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
For a limited time only, we will be offering a Muffalata Half Sub.

Chef Special: Savory Fruit

April 7, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Feeling adventurous? Try tonight's chef special! Our dinner menu will consist of Blueberry Horseradish Pork Loins, Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa, Raspberry Glazed Portabella, Pineapple Sticky Rice, Roasted Asparagus with Cranberry Chutney, and Melon & Prosciutto Salad.

Street Foods

April 15, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Homesick? Our lunch menu this afternoon includes a variety of street foods from around the world such as Hurricane Fries, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Crispy Potato and Cheese Korean Corn Dogs, Choripán, and Mexican Street Corn.

Brunch Upscale

April 22, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Pop by Dobbins during brunch for an exciting array of items! Enjoy a Lion Breakfast Burger, Chicken & Waffles Sandwich, Eggs Benedict, Walking Loaded Southwestern Tater Tots, and Donut Freak Shake. 

Keystone Spring Harvest

April 22, 2026
All Day
Dobbins
Dining Events
Join us at Dobbins for a cozy Pennsylvania lunch. We're serving Chicken Corn Soup, Smoked Trout Penne, Fried Trout Sandwiches, Zucchini Chickpea Fritters with Whipped Roasted Red Pepper Feta, and Amish Potato Pancakes with Applesauce. It wouldn't be a true Pennsylvania feast without a Whoopie Pie for dessert!

2026-27 Housing Preference Deadline

June 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes

The HFS Contract preferences modification deadline for the fall 2026-spring 2027 academic year is June 1, 2026. Logon to ...

Room Assignments Go Live and Pre-Arrival eBoard Opens

July 21, 2026
10:00 am - 10:00 am
HFS Contract Processes

Fall 2026 room assignments will be posted to eLiving on Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m.

The Room Exchange eBoard...