Student FAQs - Dining | Coming Back Safe and Strong

How will Campus Dining work?

Campus Dining has implemented some changes to adhere to physical distancing guidelines and reduce density at the dining halls. All food is prepared for takeout, seating at the dining halls has been decreased, and self-serve options are not available. East Side and West Side dining 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.

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

Visit stonybrook.edu/dining or use the Nutrislice app (available in the Apple Store and Google Play) to view heat maps showing the density of dining locations.

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. Menu boards are also available before you enter East Side and West Side Dining. Follow @sbu_eats for information on weekly specials, guest chefs, and other dining promotions.

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 the 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 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 spring semester?

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

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

Quick grab and go options are available at SAC, Market at West Side, Jasmine and the Emporium at East Side Dining. Save money when dining on campus with a commuter meal plan. You can also use the GET app to pre-order meals at the dining locations and Starbucks.

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 . Meal plan changes 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 are open this spring? And what are the hours of operation?

Please check the Campus Dining website for Spring 2021 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 they are closed for cleaning.

Is there late night dining?

Dinner service has been extended until 10pm to accommodate students who have classes ending at 9 pm. Campus Dining offers late night options at East Side and West Side Dining. 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