NC State Dining announces Ramadan dining accommodations

February 2, 2026

NC State Dining is offering expanded dining options and extended hours to support students observing Ramadan.

Students on an NC State Dining meal plan may register for a double-swipe dinner option at Fountain and Clark Dining Halls, enabling them to use two meal swipes at dinner. With this adjustment, students may enjoy a sit-down meal after sunset and take an additional meal to go. They can also choose two to-go meals.

Dried dates will be available at salad bars during Ramadan.

Students interested in participating can register at go.ncsu.edu/dining-ramadan.

Extended Hours of Operation

To accommodate later sunset times following daylight saving time, NC State Dining will also extend operating hours at select locations.

Feb. 17 – March 7 (normal hours)

• Fountain Dining Hall open until 9 p.m.
• University Towers and Clark Dining Hall open until 8 p.m.
• Centennial Market open until midnight
   

March 8 – March 13 (week after daylight saving time)

• March 8 – 13: Clark and Fountain open until 9 p.m.
• March 8 – 12: University Towers open until 8 p.m.
• Centennial Market open until midnight

March 14 – March 20 (spring break)

• Clark Dining Hall open until 8 p.m.
• March 14 – 15: Centennial Market open until midnight

Iftar Meal

NC State Dining will also host an iftar meal at Fountain Dining Hall on Thursday, March 5. The featured station will offer Halal menu items, with the meal curated in collaboration with the Muslim Student Association. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend.

For a complete list of dining hours and locations, visit dining.ncsu.edu.