Student Life
Dining
Dining at Westminster Bringing the Community Together
Dining together is an essential part of community life at Westminster. Formal meals and “feeds”—where students and faculty come together to socialize and eat—strengthen the sense of community that defines life on Williams Hill. The heart of community dining is Armstrong Dining Hall, designed by Graham Gund ’59, a beautiful space where students, faculty, and staff gather throughout every day.Family-Style Lunch
One of Westminster’s long-standing traditions is family-style dining. Multiple times each week, students and faculty gather for lunch around shared tables for conversation and connection. Students are assigned to a different faculty-hosted table each week. These meals foster community by encouraging conversation with classmates from different forms, backgrounds, and interests, and helping students to develop confidence and hone social skills.
Why Family-Style Lunch?
Fresh and Nutritious Dining Options
Westminster partners with FLIK Independent School Dining to provide healthy meals that fuel students throughout the day. Menus feature a variety of options designed to accommodate diverse tastes and dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-conscious selections.
Students enjoy:
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Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
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Salad bars and seasonal produce
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Hot entrées and grill options
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Sandwiches and made-to-order selections
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Healthy snacks and beverages
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Locally sourced ingredients whenever possible
Armstrong Dining Hall serves as one of the central gathering spaces on campus. Filled with natural light and overlooking the Farmington River Valley, the facility provides welcoming spaces for meals, community events, celebrations, and special programs. Indoor and outdoor seating areas encourage students to connect with friends and enjoy the beauty of Westminster’s campus in every season.
Located in Cushing Hall, the Brockelman Student Center—known affectionately by students as “The Stud”—is one of Westminster’s most popular gathering places. Whether taking a break between commitments, meeting friends after dinner, watching a game, or enjoying a late-night snack, the Student Center offers a comfortable and welcoming space to unwind and connect.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
In keeping with our support for a diverse community, Westminster abides by all applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national and ethnic origin, ancestry and/or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Westminster admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.
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