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Dining Hall Policy

TRINITY COLLEGE STUDENT DINING HALL POLICY 2025-2026

This Dining Hall Policy for 2025-2026Ìýmay be amended should government andÌýpublic health directivesÌýchangeÌýandÌýnew health and safetyÌýmeasures are requiredÌýduring the academic year.Ìý

 

Dining Halls and Serveries

There are two dining facilities at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÔÚÏß¿´ – Strachan Hall and the Buttery. Strachan Hall and the Buttery are open to the Trinity community. Patrons are able to use their Residence Meal Plan, Trinity Flex Dollars, debit or credit. Please note that both dining facilities are cashless operations.

FacilityÌýEntry

The dining halls are considered common spaces in the College.ÌýÌýÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµÔÚÏß¿´ must adhere to public health guidelines and posted signage when entering and while inside the dining halls and serveries.Ìý The entrance to Strachan Hall is through the south doors and the entrance to the Buttery is through the south–west doors of the Gerald Larkin building.

Seating in the Dining Hall

Seating in the dining facilities is limited. AdditionalÌýindoor seating is availableÌýin theÌýJunior Common Room, andÌýadditional outdoor seatingÌý(weather dependent)Ìýwill also be available.Ìý All furniture in these areasÌýshould remain in place and not be moved.

Dietary Accommodations

Trinity Food Services is currently able to accommodate patrons who require a vegetarian or vegan diet, halal diet, lactose/dairy free diet and made without gluten diet; and pre-packaged Kosher meals are available in Strachan Hall. The dining facilities are not allergen free facilities or kosher facilities. For patrons with dietary accommodations, meal selection may be limited and/or may need to be pre-arranged. Individuals with life-threatening food allergies are expected to take the necessary precautions, including having an epi-pen on their person at all times within the dining hall.Ìý Anyone with dietary accommodation requirements, including food allergies, are encouraged to contact the Office of the Dean of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÔÚÏß¿´Ìýfor more information (trinity.deanofstudents@utoronto.ca).

ÌýSelf-Bussing

AllÌýpatronsÌýare required to clear their tableÌýand depositÌýgarbage, recycling, food wasteÌýand soiledÌýdishesÌýtoÌýtheÌýdish returnÌýstation.ÌýIf student bring dishes, utensils or cups out ofÌýa dining facility, they will be required to return themÌýback to the dining facility or residenceÌýwaste management area.

Safety

Appropriate attire,Ìýcomprising of clothingÌýand footwear,Ìýmust always be worn in the dining halls and serveries.Ìý ActionsÌýwhich might jeopardize the safety ofÌýcommunity members isÌýnot permitted.ÌýRollerÌýblades and/or skatesÌýmay not be worn inÌýthe dining halls or serveries; skateboards,ÌýlongboardsÌýand bicycles are not permitted.

Animals

Animals (except for service animals) are not permitted inÌýthe dining hallsÌýor theÌýserveries.

Alcohol

Alcoholic beveragesÌýare not permitted in the dining halls or serveries, unless for special licensed events,Ìýwhich have beenÌýapproved by the Office of the Dean of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÔÚÏß¿´.

Soliciting

Soliciting and canvassingÌýin theÌýdining hallÌýand at the dining hall’s entrance,Ìýmust be approved by the Office of the Dean of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÔÚÏß¿´.

 


Office of the Dean of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÔÚÏß¿´, August 2025