Student FAQs - Dining | Coming Back Safe and Strong

How will Campus Dining work?

Campus Dining is implementing some changes to adhere to physical distancing guidelines and reduce density at the dining halls. All food will be taken to go, seating at the dining halls will be decreased, and self-serve options will not be available. East Side and West Side dining will remain open seven days a week. You can continue to expect delicious restaurant-quality meals that are authentic, craveable, and sustainable with outstanding service.

Do I have to wear a mask or face covering in the dining halls?

While you don’t have to wear a mask or face covering when you are actively eating or drinking, you must wear one when you are in any building or classroom on campus, including dining halls. Patrons must wear facial coverings while waiting for pickup, walking to and from a table, or walking to or from a restroom.

Will I be able to sit in the dining halls?

To allow for physical distancing, the seating capacity at the dining halls will be reduced. Overflow seating will be available in nearby campus locations:

SAC Ballroom A, Monday - Friday, 11am-2pm
HDV/GLS Center, 2nd floor, Monday - Thursday, 11am-2pm
LDS Center, Monday - Thursday, 11am-2pm

I am concerned about density at the dining halls. Is there a way to tell which dining halls are busy in real time?

We have been working on heat maps and using line queuing software to analyze peak times of class schedules to offer students real-time information of density at the dining halls and provide additional mobile dining offerings. You will be able to view heat maps o n the dining website and through the Nutrislice app (available in the Apple Store and Google Play).

How do I find out what’s on the menu before I go to a dining location?

Download the Nutrislice app, available in the Apple Store or Google Play. This app gives you information about the daily menus offered at the dining halls as well as nutritional information.

What safety measures are being taken to keep me safe when dining on campus?

The Faculty Student Association (FSA) and CulinArt are ensuring your safety by adhering to the strongest safety measures, including additional sanitation and disinfecting practices, deep cleaning and disinfecting foggers at each location after closing, enhanced hand-washing protocols, use of gloves and facial protection for our employees, and providing contactless payment options such as the GET app, and Google and Apple Pay. For more information, visit t he Dining Safety page .

Can I use my Stony Brook ID card to swipe into dining locations or pay for food and beverages?

To minimize the risk of COVID-19 and follow physical distancing guidelines, Campus Dining will not be swiping ID cards. Instead, you will scan your Stony Brook ID card at the cashier station from your mobile device using the GET mobile app . Apple Pay/Google Pay contactless payment options are also available.

What kind of meal plans are available this fall semester?

Campus Dining offers several meal plan options for residents, commuters, and graduate students. Meal plans save you money because all meal plans are tax-exempt. Please visit stonybrook.edu/mealplan for more information.

I am a commuter student. What dining options are available to me?

You can also enjoy Campus Dining. Quick grab and go options are available at the SAC Food Court, SAC Market, Market at West Side, Jasmine and the Emporium at East Side Dining. Save money when dining on campus with a commuter meal plan.

How do I change, enroll, or cancel my meal plan?

You can change, enroll, or cancel your meal plan at stonybrook.edu/mealplan or email mealplan@stonybrook.edu . Changes to meal plan are performed by the FSA Services Office on Fridays.

How can I upgrade or downgrade my meal plan?

Upgrades to meal plans can be requested anytime during the semester. Downgrades can only be requested during the first two weeks of the semester. You can upgrade or downgrade your meal plan at stonybrook.edu/mealplan or email mealplan@stonybrook.edu .

How can I add funds to my meal plan (dining dollars) or Wolfie Wallet?

You can add funds through the Stony Brook campus card app or online at stonybrook.edu/mealplan .

How can I contact Campus Dining/SBU Eats?

You can contact Campus Dining/SBU Eats through the website feedback form, email campusdining@stonybrook.edu , or through social media channels such as Facebook or Instagram .

Are there any vending machine options on campus?

The Stony Brook campus offers Avenue C, a self-checkout micro market offering a wide-variety of fresh food and healthy options, salads, snacks, drinks, coffee and more. For locations and payment options, visit stonybrook.edu/fsa .

I don’t have a meal plan. What other payment tenders are accepted?

If you are not on a meal plan, you can pay with Wolfie Wallet, credit or debit cards. Cash will not be accepted at the dining locations. If you only have cash, you can use a cash-to-account machine to add money to your ID card.

What dining locations will be open in the fall? And what are the hours of operation?

Please check the Campus Dining website for Fall 2020 hours of operation and cleaning schedules. Students on an unlimited meal plan can use a snack swipe at East Side or West Side dining when closed for cleaning.

Will there be late night dining?

Dinner service has been extended until 10pm to accommodate students that have classes ending at 9pm. Campus Dining is also offering late night options (an entree (marked late night), a soda and a bag of chips) at the Market at West Side and Emporium from 10pm - 12am using meal swipes. To keep you safe, Campus Dining will be deep cleaning and utilizing disinfecting foggers at each location after closing. Dining hours and cleaning schedule times are available at stonybrook.edu/dining.

Student FAQs: Dining