Elevate your dining experience on campus with a culinary journey that caters to every palate. Enjoy a variety of dishes, including brick-oven pizza, pasta, stir-fries, and an extensive salad bar. Our daily menu features comforting classics, alongside a diverse range of plant-based international dishes, ensuring options for all dietary preferences.
All students living on campus without full kitchens are required to have a meal plan.
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Use the Fresh X app to check your meal plan balance, order ahead, view dining location menus and hours, reach out to dining staff, and add a credit card for payment.
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Check out general hours of operation for all dining locations.
Dining hours of operation
Note: During spring and fall breaks, the Dining Hall operates with reduced hours. Schedules will be sent to Housing a couple of weeks before the break starts and the week before it ends.
This schedule is subject to change.
With a focus on student engagement, technology, and fresh, made-from-scratch food, we are excited to welcome Fresh Ideas to campus this year. Founded in 2000, Fresh Ideas prides itself on responding to the latest food industry trends and dietary needs of its customers. They look forward to partnering with the Old Fort, providing fresh food options, and incorporating a menu that serves the diverse population of the college.
Learn more about Fresh Ideas at FLC
Whether you have specific dietary preferences or requirements, our team is here to help you find the perfect meal. Our friendly dietician is always ready to connect with you or any member of the campus community to discuss your dietary needs.
No meat, fish, eggs, dairy, or other animal-derived products like honey.
No meat, fish, or poultry, including meat-based soups. It caters to lacto-ovo vegetarians and may include eggs and dairy.
Free from tree nuts, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk, eggs, sesame and gluten.
We collaborate with Fresh Ideas to promote sustainable food choices, support local businesses, and reduce landfill waste.
Enjoy fresh ingredients from the Old Fort Farm in Hesperus and our campus student garden.
Our eggs come from vendors who share our commitment to ethical farming practices.
The rich flavors of our coffee come from our local roaster, Desert Sun.
We recycle food waste into our garden compost and process cardboard, glass, and plastic.
Use eco-friendly containers for your meals. Once you bring it back you can get a new one.
Our trayless dining system reduces food waste and saves water and energy.
Learn more about our campus sustainability initiatives
Sit down for a full meal at two campus dining locations. Use your meal plan swipes, Dining Dollars, cash, or card.
Our main dining hall offers a wide variety of options, including vegan and gluten-free entrées, in an all-you-care-to-eat format for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Located in the Student Union, it’s a favorite lunch spot, specializing in burritos and tacos.
Get breakfast baked goods, snacks, and coffee at four café spots around campus. Use Dining Dollars, cash, or card.
In the Student Union and near the hub of student activities. Serves local roaster Desert Sun Coffee and snacks.
North side of campus in Jones Hall and next to a study area, enjoy our Fresh on Demand vending program.
Center of campus in Schlessman Hall and next to a study area. Serves smoothies & Boba Teas.
South side of campus in Berndt Hall. Serves Starbucks Coffee.
All students are more successful with a guaranteed full belly and friendly exchanges.
Outside the Campus Dining Department, supported by Fresh Ideas and local donors, Grub Hub provides a variety of services and meals to students. Enjoy hot soup and stock up your pantry.
Learn more about Grub Hub
The Native American Center and El Centro invite you to their shared kitchen to cook and enjoy meals.
Request to use the Cultural Kitchen