Meal Plans - Frequently Asked Questions

Do unused meals carry over to the following week?
No. Plan to use your meals each week (meals reset every Saturday at midnight). We can help you decide on the right plan to fit your schedule and eating habits, ensuring that you get the full value for your dollars.

What happens if I don't eat all of my 14 or 7 meals each week?
Any uneaten meals for the week expire as of midnight each Saturday and are forfeited.

Can I change my Dining Plan?
Yes. During the first week of each semester, you have the opportunity to change your Meal Plan (within eligable plans). Simply visit the Department of Housing & Dining Services at 3339 N. Charles St., Room 103 and fill out a Meal Plan Change Form.

Can I treat a friend by using my Meal Plan?
It depends. All-you-care-to-eat meals are only for your use and you may use only one meal per meal period. If you would like to treat a friend, you can use your Declining Dollars.

Do Dining Dollars carry over?
Unspent Dining Dollars do carry over from first to second semester, but expire at the end of the academic year. Any unspent Dining Dollars at that time are forfeited.

Can I cancel my Meal Plan?
No, once you are enrolled in a meal plan, you are committed for the entire academic year unless your student status changes.

Why do I pay more for my Dining Dollars? 
The Dining Dollars you receive cover the cost of the food and the staff involved in preparing and serving the food. THe difference between the Dining Dollars you receive and the price paid is the facilities fee associated with the University's cost of building, furnishing and maintaining the dining facilities and equipment for dining service operations. 

What do I do if I am sick?
Contact student Health Service. They will provide you with the proper documentation to be used to obtain a sick tray

Can I take a meal out of the Fresh Food Cafe?
Students with a class schedule that will not allow them to enjoy a meal in the Fresh Food cafe, may opt to use your "meal swipe" to purchase a self serve to-go container for one pass through the servery. No other containers of food may exit the facility.  

Where can I use a meal if I have a class conflict that does not allow for time to get to the Fresh Food cafe?

If your class schedule will not allow you to enjoy a meal in the Fresh Food cafe, you may opt to use your "meal swipe" to purchase either a meal to go from the Fresh Food Cafe (via self serve to-go container) or one of the Meals-to-Go at Levering Food Court or Charles St. Market. 

What if I take classes at Peabody?

We have a reciprocal program for double degree majors only; stop by the ARAMARK Dining office in the basement of AMR1 and ask Debra for a reciprocal Peabody pass.

What if I am on a regular meal plan and would like to dine in the Kosher servery?

Simply stop by the cashier in the Fresh Food Cafe and ask for a Kosher meal pass- meals in the Kosher area cost an additional $3.00 per person. 

How do I sign up?

It's easy. Stop by the Department of Housing and Dining Services to complete a form:
Department of Housing & Dining Services
3339 N. Charles St., Room 103
Baltimore, MD 21218-3261
Phone: 410-516-7960

Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

If you have additional questions, please contact us at 410-516-8192.