The first day to use your Fall 2026 meal plan is Monday, August 24, 2026.
2026-27 Special Event Schedule (Dining Halls and The Atrium)
| Event | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloweekend | Thursday, October 29 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Friendsgiving | Thursday, November 19 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Holiday Buffet | Thursday, December 3 | 4pm | 9pm |
| MidKnight Breakfast (Fall) | Thursday, December 10 | 11pm | 1am |
| Event | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOLA night | Tuesday, February 9 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Sweets Knight | Friday, February 12 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Football Takeout Wing Night | Sunday, February 14 | 2pm | 6pm |
| Baseball Opening Day | Monday, April 12 | 11am | 4pm |
| Boardwalk Bonanza | Tuesday, April 27 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Midknight Breakfast | Monday, May 3 | 11pm | 1am |
| Event | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Guacamole Day | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Pierogi Day | Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Greek Yogurt Day | Monday, November 9, 2026 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Cocoa Day | Monday, December 14, 2026 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Gnocchi Day | Monday, January 29, 2027 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Popcorn Day | Thursday, March 11, 2027 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Cheesesteak Day | Wednesday, March 24, 2027 | 11am | 9pm |
2026 Fall Opening Week Schedule
The first day to use your Fall 2026 meal plan is Monday, August 24, 2026.
| Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 24 - Wednesday, August 26 | 9:30am | 8pm |
Thursday, August 27 (The Atrium, Livingston Dining Commons, and Neilson Dining Hall) | 9:30am | 2:00pm |
Thursday, August 27 (Busch Dining Hall) | 9:30am | 8:00pm |
Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30 | 9:30am | 8pm |
| Monday, August 31 | 9:30am | 8:00pm |
| Tuesday, September 1 | normal operating hours | normal operating hours |
| Location | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe West, Cook Cafe, DC Bagels, Douglass Cafe, Harvest at IFNH, Harvest Juice Bar, Henry's Diner, Kilmer's Market, Knight Wagon, Red Pine Pizza, Sbarro, Starbucks Truck, and Three Chili's Truck | Through Monday, August 31 Tuesday, September 1 | Closed Normal | Closed Hours |
| Starbucks (Livingston Campus) | Normal operating hours | Normal | Hours |
| The Rutgers Club | Open for private events through August 31 Normal operating hours starting Tuesday, September 1 | ||
| Woody's Cafe | Weekdays through Friday, August 28 (meal swipes not accepted) Weekdays starting Tuesday, September 2 | 8am
Normal | 2pm
Hours |
All schedules are subject to change.
