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Important Dates

Stay up to date on semester breaks, meal plan deadlines, housing contract timelines, and more.

August and September Deli Special

August 24, 2026 - September 30, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events

Available only from August through September, get a Chicken Pesto Half Sub at High Acres.

Welcome Back Carnival

September 2, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Kick off the new year with our Welcome Carnival Lunch! Featuring Deep Fried Oreos, Turkey Legs, Elephant Ears, and Loaded Waffle Fries.

Thanksgiving Break Housing Requests Available in eLiving

September 15, 2026
12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
Students who are unable to leave campus for the Thanksgiving Holiday break may request to stay via eLiving beginning Friday, September 15 at Noon.

Wisconsin Homecoming Tailgate

September 24, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Fuel up for the big game! Tonight's dinner features Kielbasa Cheddar Soup, Pork Loins Stuffed with Cheddar and Apples, Buffalo Chicken Bierocks, Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin, and Brownie Swirl Cheesecake Squares.

Oktoberfest

September 29, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Today's lunch will feature Lager Braised Bratwurst with Onions, Kasespatzle, Giant Pretzels with Beer Cheese and Honey Mustard, and German Potato Salad. Guten Appetit!

Room Exchange eBoard closes for Fall 2026

September 30, 2026
12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
The Room Exchange eBoard for fall 2026 closes on Wednesday, September 30 at noon.

October Deli Special

October 5, 2026 - October 30, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Only this October - get an Everything Bagel with Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, 1000 Island Dressing, and Coleslaw.

National Taco Tuesday

October 6, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Celebrate National Taco Tuesday at High Acres! For dinner we are serving Three-Chile Bistex Adodado Tacos with Cebollitas, Chicken Tinga Street Tacos, Chips with Salsa and Guacamole, and Dulce De Leche Cheesecake.

Breakfast For Dinner

October 15, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Tonight's dinner menu includes Banana Foster French Toast, Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Butter, and Big Southwest Steak Breakfast Burritos.

Tapas

October 21, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Share a Spanish- style Tapas lunch with us at High Acres. Today's menu features Albondigas, Tortilla Espanola, Olive Oil Poached Cod with Salsa Verde, and Citrus Grilled Chicken Thigh with Smashed Fingerling Potatoes and Garlic Aioli.

Wacky Foods Day

October 29, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Today's lunch includes a variety of wacky foods, such as Egg Roll Hot Dogs, Smash Dumpling Tacos, Orange Chicken and Fries, and Individual Pierogie Pizzas.

November and December Calzone Special

November 2, 2026 - December 18, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Only available from November through December, we are serving Loaded Mashed Potato Calzones.

Nacho Day

November 3, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
This is nacho average lunch... today we are serving Made-To-Order Nachos, Fried Oyster Nachos, and Greek Chicken Nachos.

November Bakery Special

November 12, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Available during lunch hours, kick off the holiday season with Pumpkin Pie Squares and Caramel Apple Strudel!

Taste of University Park: Amici

November 18, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Tonight's featured dinner includes Amici's Roast Chicken with Garlic White Beans and Kale, Spicy Pork Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Cavatappi, Ricotta & Pistachio Cake, and Tiramisu Cookies.

Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

November 21, 2026
12:00 pm
Housing Events
University Housing will CLOSE for the Thanksgiving Holiday break on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Noon. Students who have not accepted a Break Contract must vacate.

Thanksgiving Holiday Opening

November 29, 2026
11:00 am
Housing Events
University housing OPENS after the Thanksgiving Holiday break on Sunday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. Residents will not have access to their building before that time.

Holiday Dinner

December 2, 2026
All Day
High Acres Cafe
Dining Events
Join us for a holiday celebration dinner! Our menu tonight features Butternut Squash Bisque and a carving station with Herb-Roasted Turkey, Turkey Gravy, Garlic and Rosemary Beef Strip Loin, Lentil-Mushroom "Meatloaf", Sage & Brown Butter Stuffing, Roasted Root Vegetables, Apple Cranberry Crisp, and Vanilla Ice Cream.