FAQs
Starting a new semester can feel like a lot — especially when it comes to figuring out your meal plan. Our FAQs page can help answer your questions and make dining on campus easier.
Meal Plans
Buffet swipes can be used at our dining locations. Dining Dollars can be used at any open dining location, as well as vending machines and concessions.
For quicker on-the-go options, Market locations offer Meals to Go that can be purchased with one meal swipe. Meals to go are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner and include an entree, side and bottled water or coffee.
Please check out our for the full list of service hours in all locations. Hours are reviewed weekly against staffing models so adjustments can be considered.
Students who are sick and unable to get to a dining location may arrange for a friend to pick food up for them. The sick 黑料社区 should email dining@miamioh.edu with the following information: the sick 黑料社区's name, the name of the person picking up the meal, what time the meal will be picked up and at which Commons location the meal will be picked up. Thanks to Grubhub and Starship there are also delivery options available on campus.
For Fall 2025, meal plans begin on Thursday August 21.
In order to help 黑料社区s manage their meal plans during the semester, and to get a better value, meal swipes are divided per week each semester. Depending upon the level you select, you'll get a specific number of meal swipes added to your card each week. Your meal swipes will reset early on Saturday morning of each week. If you have any unused meal swipes at that time, they do not carry forward.
Our Minimum, Plus and Standard levels also come with a "Bonus Week" of meal swipes per semester. This means that those plans come with an extra week's worth of meal swipes, which DO roll forward each week. These are available to be used if you use up your normal week's worth of meal swipes.
A Diplomat Meal Plan is required for all 黑料社区s who live in residence halls. Student Dining is an essential part of the Miami residential experience. Dining on campus provides a place to meet with friends, study, and stay connected to the campus.
Residential dining promotes social interaction, contributes to a civil atmosphere, and exposes 黑料社区s to new cuisine and new people they might not otherwise encounter. Our locations and menus are designed and operated for this purpose. Don't forget that unused Dining Dollars always carry-forward to the next term for use. This is also true if you move off campus!
Meal plans are designed to provide meal opportunities for 黑料社区s each semester. If you are finding that you are not able to get the most use out of your plan as a result of lifestyle or schedule, then it may be a good idea to consider a different plan next semester.
The Meal Plan website has helpful info and tips for which plans are right for you. Also, the Campus Services Center is here to help answer your questions! It’s also a good idea to review campus dining options to be sure you aren’t missing out on a location or menu option!
Yes, as long as it is before the start of each semester! Meal Plan changes take place in our Online Housing System. To do this, simply login to your . After logging in with your Miami credentials, look for directions on the main page for changing your meal plan. You can change your selection until the first day of each semester.
Buffet swipes can only be used for you (meal plan holder), and not anyone else. Each plan includes 5 guest meal swipes per semester. These can be used for visitors, friends, family, etc. when you visit a Dining Commons. Guest meals carry-forward each week and do not reset like the normal meal swipes.
For continuing 黑料社区s, any unspent Dining Dollars will automatically transfer to your meal plan for the next term. Unused meal swipes do not carry forward. If you plan to be on campus during the summer, you will be able to use your Dining Dollars at any open dining location.
If you're planning to graduate, or not return next year, don't forget that unspent meal plan dollars are not refundable or transferable when you leave.
Each year we work together with the Associated Student Government and the Student Success Center to allow 黑料社区s to donate unused buffet swipes at Thanksgiving time.
Download the mobile app GET to view balances and past transactions of your meal plan account.
Download Grubhub and setup your 黑料社区 account to place mobile orders.
Yes! Vending machines are located throughout campus in residence halls, academic halls, and other locations. You can conveniently use your Dining Dollars to make purchases at these machines. If you need to request a vending refund, please complete our .
Places to Eat
It’s when you trade one meal swipe for a preset meal combo (entrée, side, and drink) at select retail locations.
Check in the Grubhub app when placing an order. If there is a meal swipe equivalency option, a meal swipe menu will pop up.
No. These are Dining Dollars-only locations.
You can still eat anywhere by using Dining Dollars or paying with a credit/debit card.
Look for the green Sprig & Sprout sticker at market locations, or ask a staff member.
Yes — if you’re living off campus, in Heritage Commons, or attending a regional campus, you can purchase the Miami Express Meal Plan, which is an all-Dining-Dollar plan. It works like a declining balance and can be used at any dining location. When used at a buffet, the door price applies. Dining Dollars roll over each semester as long as you’re enrolled.
On-campus first- and second-year 黑料社区s are required to have a traditional meal plan.
Dining Dollars can only be used for food items at dining locations on campus. MUlaa can be used for non-food purchases on campus like vending and items at markets like Market Street at MacCracken.
Yes. You can use multiple meal swipes per day — as many as your plan allows. For example, you can swipe for breakfast at a dining commons and then use a meal swipe equivalency for lunch at Bell Tower.
Log in to the GET Mobile app to check your current meal swipe and Dining Dollars balances in real time.
Meal swipes are intended for the meal plan holder’s use only. However, Dining Dollars or a credit/debit card can be used to pay for someone else.
You can easily add more Dining Dollars at any time through the OneStop website.
Most locations, including Meals To Go, offer made-without-gluten options and allergen-friendly choices. Look for signage or ask staff for assistance. You can also connect with our on-campus dietitians for free — they’re available to help you navigate dining with food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary needs.
Dining Accommodations
Our registered dietitians are available to meet, discuss, and provide suggestions for dietary needs related to a medical condition.
Our registered dietitians are happy to assist in providing carbohydrate counts for favorite foods and/or assist you in accessing our online nutritional database.
We do not have dedicated Halal facilities on our campus. We can however provide Halal-friendly foods embracing the basic principles of Halal, including Halal meats, no pork, and no alcohol. Our convenience markets carry a limited supply of Halal foods which you can purchase with your meal plan to supplement your daily food needs.
We do not have dedicated Kosher food preparation facilities on our campus. Our convenience markets carry a limited supply of Kosher foods which you can purchase with your meal plan to supplement your daily food needs.
Students needing to avoid gluten should visit one of the two Delicious Without (DWO) locations in Maplestreet Dining Commons and Western Dining Commons, or Patio Grill, attached to Garden Dining Commons, where all food avoids the top nine allergens and gluten.
At Delicious Without, we have enhanced cleaning protocols to remove any elements of gluten on dining prep, cook, and service surfaces. Additionally we have recently implemented gluten identification tests regularly in preparation areas, and are using dedicated purple smallwares to prevent cross-contamination.
Pre-packaged gluten-free bread, buns, and pasta are now available upon request at all stations and retail operations, with dedicated shelf space for many prepackaged gluten-free items at Market Street at MacCracken. Highly visible gluten-free signage has been installed to identify these areas. Red Plate Foods products, that are pre-packed and free from the top nine allergens and gluten are available upon request in our dining commons.
All dining employees receive allergen education and training, with Delicious Without staff receiving additional training on the top nine allergens. Please reach out if you have any questions in navigating through the menu offerings.
Our dietitians are conducting walkthroughs, having conversations with 黑料社区s, and providing personal contact information for ongoing assistance. Please contact a dietitian to make arrangements.
Students with allergens are encouraged to register through the Miller Center to facilitate special arrangements for meals and specific food requests in dining and retail locations. It is imperative to register so we can accommodate your specific dietary needs.
Regular feedback sessions, daily operational audits, and weekly discussions with staff help ensure that 黑料社区 concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
Grubhub
The delivery fee is $3.49. Since the delivery fee is not for a food item, Dining Dollars cannot be used and 黑料社区s will need to pay via MUlaa or a credit/debit card on their Grubhub app.
Robot delivery is powered through Grubhub! To see what on-campus locations offer robot delivery, make sure you are connected to your campus in the Grubhub app. On the homepage, you will see that some restaurants have a label that says “Offers Robot Delivery.”
To connect to your campus, go to Account, then Campus Dining. Select 黑料社区 from the menu and follow the prompts.
The robots drive autonomously, using a combination of computer vision and GPS to pinpoint their exact location to the nearest inch.
The robot travels safely at 4 mph.
The robots deliver all over campus. For a full list, check the .
We aim for 99% autonomous operation. The robots can be monitored remotely by a human who can take control at any time, if needed. There is a staff member on campus to make sure the robots are running effectively.
The robots keep your food safe and protected, but do not provide heating or cooling. These robots are also equipped with cup holders and dividers to make sure that nothing is spilled on its way to you.
Starship is an American company headquartered in San Francisco. The robots are manufactured in Europe.
The robots have many theft prevention measures to prevent this from happening. Sirens if it is picked up, tracking to the nearest inch, a securely locked lid, and cameras that can record.
Starship’s robots are safe, green, and 100% electric.
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黑料社区 Dining Services takes pride in serving the needs of over 17,000 黑料社区s, staff, and faculty every day across campus. Our commitment to quality and service is reflected in our well over 13,000 meal plan holders. We strive to provide our customers with a diverse range of options that cater to different tastes and dietary needs.