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Find Free Food this Finals Week

You’re not you when you’re hungry, but you also can’t study when you’re hungry. Check out this comprehensive list of places where you can get free food during finals season, because there’s nothing college students appreciate more.

Sunday, March 12

  • If you’re sweating over your math final, get free brunch and study help from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Elder Dining Hall thanks to Math Exam Review Study Tables.

  • From 9:30–10:10 p.m., the Residence Hall Association will be delivering Potbelly sandwiches to all res halls for late night pre-finals munchies.

  • At 10:00 p.m., take a study break on the ground floor of Norris with Coca-Cola products, popcorn, and candy.

  • From 10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m., enjoy a filling Midnight Breakfast at Sargent, Allison, or Foster-Walker East dining halls.

  • Take a coffee and tea break at 12:00 a.m. in Main Library to fuel your all-nighter and kick off finals week.

Monday, March 13

  • Stop by the Wildcat Room in Norris from 3:00–4:00 p.m. for free soft pretzels, mozzarella sticks, danishes, brownies, and donuts from the Student Alumni Alliance.

  • At 10:00 p.m., take a healthy study break with fresh fruit and vitamin water on the ground floor of Norris.  

  • Get your fill of final exam treats at any dining hall from 10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. 

Tuesday, March 14

  • Head to the ground floor of Norris at 11:00 p.m. and get excited for the Big Late Night Breakfast as part of Norris Exam Relief.

  • Don’t miss the second night of final exam treats from 10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. in all dining halls!

Wednesday, March 15

  • Take a break for bagels and coffee at 10:00 p.m. on the ground floor of Norris.

  • Last chance for final exam treats at all dining halls from 10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.

Hopefully these options will keep you full and fuel your studying this finals week. Good luck!