Commons Dining Hall Commons Dining Hall Rensselaer's newly renovated Commons Dining Hall. It is the largest student dining facility on campus with several options for dining which include three types of pizza, full deli, salad bar, soups, grill items, hot luncheon specials, Asian format, desserts, and more. Freshmen must be on a meal plan but it is optional after their first year. There is also a mailroom where students pick up their mail and packages. The residence halls surrounding the Commons Dining Hall are where the majority of freshman live.
Residence halls are a great way for new students to find support and build friendships.