Together We Rise
Dining on Campus in the Now and New Normal

As the world continues the long journey back to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are gearing up to start a new academic year faced with new, extraordinary challenges. The start of a semester can cause anxiety for both new and returning students, and parents, and recent events have added reasonable concerns about health and safety in the wake of the global pandemic that altered the way we live, work, and learn. Sodexo understands these concerns, and we are committed to protecting the health and safety of everyone who dines on campus, as well as members of our dining team.
Enjoying meals with other students in the campus dining hall is a key factor in supporting positive mental health and creating a sense of community, which has long been considered a vital element of the college experience. As we all continue focusing on social distancing and maintaining physical safety, the idea of students shuffling into a crowded dining hall may inspire hesitation. With 76% of consumers reporting that a restaurant's cleanliness and food safety matter more to them now than ever before, dining establishments must take clear, tangible, effective steps to address these concerns. In the age of social distancing, how can we ensure that students stay safe and healthy when they eat on campus?
Sodexo is taking a cautious, measured approach that gives students the confidence to enjoy meals on campus, as well as flexibility to choose the dining options that make them feel most comfortable.