TL;DR 🧑🏽‍🍳: Spring 2026 Meal Plans are active tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 9 through Saturday, May 9.

Welcome back GW Revs! We’re excited to kick off the new semester and fuel you with delicious, satisfying meals to help you stay energized, focused, and ready to take on whatever this semester brings. Here’s to great food, positive vibes, and a strong start to Spring 2026.

Dispatch Goods Containers in USC

Retail dining at University Student Center (USC) is getting upgraded this semester. As a sustainability initiative spearheaded by the Student Advisory Panel Executive Board, all compostable containers and clamshells at Absurd Bird and Chaat House have now been replaced with Dispatch Goods reusable containers. No token or opt-in necessary. Simply enjoy your food then place the reusable container in the corresponding orange bin.

Tracking OZZI's Impact

Last semester, we began tracking the number of OZZI reusable to-go containers that were returned to Shenkman, Thurston, and Pelham Commons Dining Halls last semester to better gauge our environmental impact. For the Fall 2025 semester, 1,619 OZZI containers were returned for reuse.

Become a GW Dining Ambassador - Application Now Live
The GW Dining Ambassador Program is a student leadership opportunity designed to connect peers with dining resources, promote meal plan awareness, and showcase dining events on campus. As an ambassador, you will utilize peer-to-peer outreach and social media to share information, provide feedback, and contribute to creating a more engaging dining experience for all. 

Please fill out your application by Monday, Jan. 19 at 11:59 pm for consideration.

NEW Late-Night Menu at Absurd Bird

Satisfy your late-night cravings at Absurd Bird with your favorite chicken shack classics in addition to a new late-night menu being served every Thursday and Friday from 11 pm - 1 am.

Changing Your Meal Plan

The deadline to change your meal plan selection for the semester is Monday, Jan. 19. If you believe that another meal plan (available to your class year) would better fit your schedule and eating habits, submit a change request before then. Individuals are only eligible to submit one change request per semester, so please do not submit a change request until you are certain of your new selection.

Cook, Learn, and Feel Good: Monthly Teaching Kitchens at Shenkman

Turn mealtime into a feel-good experience. Join us each month in Shenkman Dining Hall for our Teaching Kitchens hosted with our Campus Dietitian, where you’ll learn simple, nutritious recipes inspired by our Feel Good Food of the Month - in addition to enjoying some tasty samples along the way. It’s hands-on, interactive, and the perfect way to level up your plate. Be sure to follow us on social media so you don’t miss updates about our first Teaching Kitchen of the semester.

Weekend Bites

Looking for places to grab a bite on the weekends? Check out Panda Express, Chick-fil-A, SushiDo, and GW Zingers (on Sundays). Plus, don’t forget to treat yourself to our weekend brunch and dinner in the all-you-care-to-eat dining halls.

Happy New Year, GW Revs!

Did you know that as part of the GW Dining program, I host wellness events? Each month, I set up a Feel Good Food table with delicious, trending foods designed to help you feel your best and support holistic health.

This month’s star ingredient is… matcha! Matcha is a finely ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves, giving it its vibrant green color and rich umami flavor.

Traditionally suspended in hot water, matcha is more than just a trend - it’s a powerhouse of wellness benefits:

Stop by my Feel Good Food table to learn more, sample some matcha, and stir things up - because when it comes to wellness, working with the Campus Dietitian can be a perfect matcha (see what I did there)!

Spring 2026 Opening Schedule

Plan your first meal back on campus!

MLK Day | Monday, Jan. 19

Dining locations will have slightly modified hours during this university holiday.

Check out the full hours of operation and what’s on the daily menu before leaving your home to dine!

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