FAQ

What meal plan should I be on?
There a number of factors that may effect your decision. To better help decide what plan is best for you, the following questions may help. What time do my classes start, are they early or later in the day? How close to home do I live, will I be going home often? Will I be here most weekends? Do I like to eat at different times? The answers may be a good indicator of what plan your son or daughter should be on.

Example – I have an 8:00 o'clock class every day. I live in New York and don't plan on going home to often and I plan on being involved at the school.

Meal Plan Choice – The meal plan that may meet this lifestyle description would be the 14 meal plan. This will give the student a guaranteed 14 meals per week, $125 Dining Dollars, 10 guests passes per semester and $25 in Bulldog Bucks.
Do dining dollars carry over each semester?
Yes, dining dollars do carry from semester to semester. However they do not carry from year to year.
Where can I use dining dollars?
Dining dollars can be used at Salmanson, Southside Deli, Pizza Hut, South Café, Bulldog Bytes, & Café Ala Cart.
What is the difference between Bulldog Bucks & dining dollars?
Bulldog Bucks are issued by the University and Dining Dollars are part of your meal plan. Bulldog Bucks can be used anywhere on campus including Scoops, Subway, The Info Desk, Pizza Hut, South Café, etc. Dining dollars can only be used at Salmanson, Southside Deli, Pizza Hut, South Café, Bulldog Bytes, & Café Ala Cart.
What happens if I run out of meals?
If you run out of meals you may pay with cash, dining dollars, Bulldog Bucks, or use a guest pass.
When does the week start for meals?
The week is Friday breakfast until Thursday dinner. If you are on the 14 meal plan and on Thursday lunch you have no meals left you will have 14 meals available to you on Friday breakfast.
I forgot to send by my Meal Plan Information back, What plan am I on and can I change it?
The default plan is the 14 meal plan. You may change your plan during the first week of the semester. There will be a table for meal plan changes outside of Salmanson Dining Hall.
Can I change my meal plan during the middle of the semester?
No, you may only change your meal plan during the first week of the semester.
Can I give my card to someone else to use?
No, your card is non transferable. It is for your use only. Please keep in mind that there is "money" on your card. Any ID card that is misused will be turned into the Department of Public Safety.
If I forget my card in my room can the cashier just use my number?
No, the cashier does not have the ability to input numbers without the card being swiped.
Can I use my meals twice in one meal period?
No, you are only allowed into the dining hall once during a meal period.
When can I eat?
Meal periods are Monday thru Friday 7:30am-10:30am, 11:00am-2:00pm Monday thru Thursday 4:45pm-7:15 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm, and Friday thru Sunday 5:00pm-7:00pm
If I don't use all of my meals one week do they carry to the next week?
No, meals do not carry over from week to week, they reset. Simply put every Friday morning you have a new set of 19, 14, 10, or 7 meals per week, depending on your meal plan.
Do I have to be on a meal plan?
Yes, all students living in the Residence Halls on campus must select a meal plan.
Where can I add dining dollars or Bulldog Bucks?
Dining Dollars may be added to your card in the dining services office located in the basement of the Unistructure. Bulldog Bucks may be added to your card through support services located on the third floor of the Unistructure.
I have a special diet, what do I do?
We do have the ability to meet your needs. You must register with Health Services, located in Hall 16, to document your specific allergies and or diet. You then need to set up a meeting with Dining Services. Please bring specific menus (if you have) to expedite this process.
Can I take food out of the Dining Hall?
No food or beverages may leave the Dining Hall.