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During finals week, you may not always feel like you have extra time on your hands. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of easy snacks to help you stay fueled, full and focused all week.

If you don’t have the exact ingredients listed, don’t stress! You can easily modify these snacks using items you already have. 

Fruit parfait

• Plain yogurt
• Sprinkle high fiber cereal or granola on top
• ½ cup berries of choice

Snack sticks

• Carrot or celery sticks
• ¼ cup hummus or salsa
• Whole grain crackers (like Triscuits)
• String cheese

Turkey sandwich

• 2 slices of bread
• Turkey meat
• Veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.)
• Cheese of choice

Protein box

• 2 hard-boiled eggs
• Nut butter of choice
• Cheese of choice
• 1 slice whole grain bread or crackers

Open face sandwich

• Rice cakes, pita bread or english muffin
• ½ smashed avocado
• ½ can tuna
• Salt, pepper or seasoning of choice

Fruit smoothie

• Milk of choice
• Plain yogurt
• Fruit of choice (berries, banana, etc.)

Popcorn mix

• 3 cups microwave popcorn
• Nuts of choice
• Other mix-ins (like chocolate chips, raisins, etc.)

Trail mix

• Unsalted nuts of choice
• Raisins, dried cranberries or fruit of choice
• Seeds of choice (e.g., pumpkin, sunflower, etc.)

Caprese skewers

• Mozzarella cheese
• Tomatoes
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• Toothpicks

Resources

Buff Pantry

Students who are experiencing food insecurity can register with the Buff Pantry to receive free groceries and personal care items. Clients can typically pick out 20 pounds of food each week.

Finals events

Do you love free food? Check out upcoming finals week events to take a break, grab a snack and enjoy activities with friends.

Free Finals Week

Stop by the Rec Center to enjoy free activities all finals week long, including skating, fitness classes and more!

Let’s Talk

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers free drop-in consultations at various locations around campus. Let’s Talk is a great way to explore resources, gain insight and address a variety of concerns.

Nutrition Services

Students can meet with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to discuss meal planning, allergies, intuitive eating, grocery budgeting and more. 

Study spaces

Need a place to study? Check out this comprehensive list of study spaces on campus. 

Figueroa Wellness Suite

Need a place to rest or reset? Stop by the Figueroa Wellness Suite to take a nap, pick up free wellness supplies, find a quiet place to study or hang out with friends between exams.

AcademicLiveCare

All ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ students can access free telehealth services, including counseling, psychiatry, nutrition and medical appointments through AcademicLiveCare.