Menu
The menus below are provided to help iBegin@Caltech participants know what to expect. We provide options to accommodate those who indicate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dietary requirements in our pre-arrival survey. All food is prepared by Caltech Dining Services. If you have any questions, contact ISP
iBegin@Caltech programs are for first-year, degree-seeking international students only. Accompanying family members are invited to meals.
iBegin@Caltech | Thursday Sept 19 - Saturday Sept 21 | 2024
Thursday | Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- Waffles
- Maple Syrup and Whipped Cream
- Berries and Bananas
- Bacon, Turkey Bacon, and Vegan Sausage
- Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Water
Thursday | Lunch | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Grilled Chicken (Halal) and Vegan Chicken
- Chickpea Falafel (Vegetarian)
- Roasted Vegetables
- Basmati Rice
- Cucumber Tzatziki and Vegan Sauce
- Hummus and Pita
- Lemon Bars
- Water
Thursday | Dinner | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Halal)
- Vegan Chicken Breaded Cutlet
- Grilled Vegetables
- Southwest Salad (Vegetarian)
- Potato Salad
- Pasta Salad (Vegetarian)
- Apple Pie
- Sliced Watermelon
- Water and Iced Tea
Friday | Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- Omelet Bar
- Choice of Salsa, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Cheese, Turkey Sausage and Plant Based Sausage
- Tofu Scramble (Vegan)
- Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Croissants with Butter and Jam
- Sliced Fruit (such as Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon)
- Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Water
Friday | Lunch | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Korean BBQ Chicken topped with Grilled Green Onions (Halal)
- Korean Tofu Topped with Grilled Green Onions (Vegan)
- Forbidden Rice (Steamed Calrose Rice)
- Sesame Green Beans (Vegetarian)
- Japchae (Shredded Carrots and Spinach with Sweet Potato Noodles) (Vegetarian)
- Kimchi (seafood)
- Green Tea Cake
- Water and Iced Tea
Saturday | Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Plain Greek Yogurt or Vegan Yogurt
- Assorted Berries
- Granola
- Honey
- Zucchini Bread and Banana Bread
- Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Water