Valley Dining Center
The Valley Dining Center (VDC) is a dine-in location that is open 7 days a week during the fall and spring semesters and is a very popular destination for students with or without a meal plan, as well as faculty and staff. The multi-venue dining center allows guests to customize their meal from a variety of flavorful and healthy selections.
Cilantro's
Cilantro's is unique to the VDC and allows guests to build your own burrito, tacos or nachos from the flavorful selections.
Pacific Plate
Pacific Plate is unique to the VDC and allows guests to build your own stir-fry or broth bowl, with featured Asian-inspired appetizers.
VDC Venue Hours
Fall Semester: Sunday, August 24 - Friday, December 12, 2025, excluding breaks and recesses.
Spring Semester: Monday, January 12 - Friday, May 1, 2026, excluding breaks and recesses.
Location | Monday - Friday | Saturday - Sunday |
Traditions | 7 - 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 - 8 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 - 8 p.m. |
Sweet Sensations | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Pastaria - Pizza & Pasta | 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Fresh Creations - Deli & Salad Bar | 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
My Pantry - Online Ordering | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Online Ordering is closed |
Blazin' Bronco | 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Cilantro's | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 - 8 p.m. | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 - 8 p.m. |
Pacific Plate | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 - 8 p.m. | Closed |
Traditions
Home-style favorites on a rotation, including rotisserie and house-smoked meat, and a variety of vegetarian or vegan entrees.
Pastaria
Freshly fired pizza in a hearthstone oven, plus noodles and sauces. Baked customizable pasta bowls available during weekday lunch and dinner.
Sweet Sensations
Fresh Creations
