Having meals together in the Sheldon Dining Hall is an important part of our community. It’s not just a place to enjoy nourishing food but an opportunity to connect and build relationships with others.
Everyday dining
Three meals a day
A fully catered university experience All residents enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner each day in the Sheldon Dining Hall. Breakfast is available from 6:30am to 9:30am on weekdays, with extended brunch hours on weekends from 6:30am to 11:00am. Lunch is served from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, and dinner from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Balanced and varied meals Menus follow a 4-week rotating cycle that complements the weather, seasonality and Sancta’s sustainability and health mindset. Lunch and dinner include both meat and non-meat protein options, plus flexible sides such as salads, starch/carbohydrates, and vegetables.
Dietary requirements Menus are designed to accommodate a range of dietary needs and preferences. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available at each meal, and allergies and intolerances are taken into consideration. Students with specific requirements can discuss their needs with staff upon arrival.
Formal Dinner
A cherished weekly College tradition
Shared at the start of each week Formal Dinner is held on most Monday evenings during semester and is a longstanding part of College life. Undergraduate and postgraduate residents, staff and invited guests gather in academic dress for a shared two-course meal in the Sheldon Dining Hall.
Guest speakers and student performances Guest speakers from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds are invited to address the community at each Formal Dinner. Speakers often share insights from their careers, research or leadership experiences, giving students exposure to different perspectives and possibilities beyond their own field of aspiration. Students also contribute to the evening through through music and other performances.
Special dinners and events
Marking important moments in the academic year
In addition to Formal Dinners, the Dining Hall hosts a number of events across the academic year that bring students together with staff, alumni and invited guests. These may include:
- Commencement Dinner
- Academic Dinners
- Faculty Dinners
- Intercollegiate Dinners
- Alumni and Student Networking Dinners
- Chancellor’s Dinner
- Vice-Chancellor’s Dinner
- Archbishop’s Dinner
- Mother’s Day Dinner
- Father’s Day Dinner
- Valedictory Dinner
Sharing meals with friends and family
Hosting guests in the Dining Hall
Guests are welcome Students are welcome to invite guests to join them in the Dining Hall from time to time. It can be a nice way to introduce family, friends or visitors to College life and share part of the everyday experience at Sancta.
Signing in guests and paying for their meal Students simply sign their guest in before the meal, and the cost of the guest’s meal is charged to their student account. Guest meals are available on a casual basis and are subject to availability.
