What are the best days to eat at Dana Hall?
Both boarding and day students can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Dana Hall. Thursday is many students’ favorite day of the week, because classes start later on Thursdays and the Dining Hall has make-your-own-waffles for breakfast.
What are the dining halls like during the summer months?
We operate two dining halls during the summer months. Both Dana and Roberts offer a wide selection of menu items at various food stations and feature all-you-can-eat meal plans. The menus are creative and inspiring and feature both vegetarian and vegan options in the food stations, ensuring that there is something for everyone.
How many students are in the Dana Hall dorms?
There are six dorms on the Dana Hall campus, with between 14 and 32 students in each dorm (each space has a house director, house assistant and student proctors).
Wellness
At Colby, our commitment to wellness is paramount in everything we do. This couldn’t be more evident than in our dining and catering services. All food services are managed through Bon App é tit, which has been a pioneer in sustainable food practices.
Dining Halls
We operate two dining halls during the summer months. Both Dana and Roberts offer a wide selection of menu items at various food stations and feature all-you-can-eat meal plans. The menus are creative and inspiring and feature both vegetarian and vegan options in the food stations, ensuring that there is something for everyone.
Catering Services
Our experienced catering staff will work with you to customize a menu that suits your tastes and your budget. Whether you are planning a small breakfast meeting for five or a gala dinner for 500, our executive chefs will create a distinctive menu that is delicious, unique, and memorable.
Café and Pub
During the summer months, guests are welcome to visit the Joseph Family Spa and the Marchese Blue Light Pub, both located in Cotter Union. The Spa is our campus café that features a variety of breakfast and lunch menu options and is open 7 a.m.–2 p.m. during the summer. The Pub is open various evenings to accommodate large groups on campus.
