Kosher Dining

Kosher Dining

Kosher refers to foods that meet the dietary standards of Jewish law, known as kashrut. These guidelines include which foods may be eaten, how certain foods are prepared, and how they are served. For many members of the Jewish community, keeping kosher is an important expression of faith, tradition, and cultural identity.

UIC Dining Services is committed to supporting students’ diverse dietary needs and creating an inclusive dining experience for all Flames.

Dining Hall Kosher Meals

Kosher meals are available to students dining in our resident dining halls (605 Commons Dining Hall in Student Center East, and JST Cafe in James Stukel Towers).

Students with a meal plan may use a meal swipe plus an additional fee to purchase a kosher meal.

Students without a meal plan may purchase a kosher meal at the current dining hall door rate plus the applicable kosher meal surcharge.

How to Request a Kosher Meal

Students interested in ordering a kosher meal may text KOSHERDINING to 82257.

To ensure availability, requests should be submitted:

• At least one day in advance, or
• At least two hours before arriving at the dining hall.

Please note: requests made at the dining hall may require a wait time of approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour while a meal is prepared.

Retail Kosher Options

UIC Dining Services is also exploring additional kosher retail offerings in partnership with campus and community partners. Information regarding available kosher products, including shelf-stable and frozen options, will be updated as selections become available.