Grubhub Campus Dining Not Working | Grubhub App is Failing

If you are trying to order food on campus and the Grubhub app is failing, the issue is likely due to the Start of Semester (Spring 2026) transition.

Since today is January 12, many universities are just reopening dining halls after Winter Break. The vast majority of “Campus Dining Not Working” errors right now are caused by the University’s local system, not the Grubhub app itself.

Here is how to troubleshoot the specific error you are seeing:

1. Shops show as “Closed” (when they are open)

• The Cause: This is the most common issue after a break. The campus dining staff likely hasn’t turned their Grubhub tablet/printer back on, or they haven’t updated their “Semester Hours” in the backend.

• The Fix: You cannot fix this in the app. You must walk to the dining hall and order in person (or tell the staff their Grubhub tablet is offline).

2. “Affiliation” or Payment Errors (Campus Card)

If your Meal Swipes or Dining Dollars are declining or missing:

• The Issue: Your student credentials may have “timed out” over the break.

• The Fix: You need to “refresh” the connection.

  1. Open Grubhub > Account > Campus Dining.

  2. Tap your University name.

  3. Select “Unlink Campus Card” (or “I am no longer affiliated”).

  4. Restart the app.

  5. Go back and Re-add your Campus Card by logging into your school portal again.

Also Read : My ICEV Student Login | How to Log In

3. Infinite Loading / Login Loop

If the app just spins when you try to log in:

• The Cause: Campus Wi-Fi firewalls often block the specific login “handshake.”

• The Fix: Turn off Wi-Fi. Switch to Cellular Data (5G/4G) and try logging in again. Once logged in, you can turn Wi-Fi back on.

4. “Store Temporary Maintenance” Error

• The Cause: This usually means the dining hall’s ticket printer is jammed or out of paper. The system automatically locks the store to prevent lost orders.

• The Fix: Wait 15–20 minutes. If it doesn’t clear, the location is effectively offline for mobile orders.

Quick Summary:

If every shop on campus says “Closed,” the University hasn’t updated their schedule yet. If only you can’t order, disconnect and reconnect your Campus Card in the settings.