We have two Dining Halls, multiple Retail Outlets around campus, and feature two types of meal plans: Unlimited and Flex. Unlimited Plans include unlimited access to our two Dining Halls (Mainfare & Butterfield) plus a weekly resetting allowance of Dining Dollars. Flex Plans come with a set balance of Dining Dollars you may budget as you like.
Dining Dollars can be used anywhere throughout Dining. Many plans also come with a Ram Account starting balance. Ram Account is not just for food. It can be used all around campus, and with dozens of off-campus vendors too. To see details and learn how to receive Dining updates and more, visit our website: web.uri.edu/dining/meal-plans.
Tender Types
Dining Services accepts: Unlimited Plan Swipes, Dining Dollars, Ram Account, Credit Cards, and Cash (at most locations).
Dining Dollars
Built into our meal plans, they are accepted at all Dining Services locations and can be used for Dining Retail Outlet purchases, Dining Hall entrance fees, and for your accompanying guests.
Ram Account
The Ram Account is a debit feature attached to your student ID card, with no bank fees, it never expires, and you can cash out when you graduate or withdraw (for a small service fee). It is widely accepted all around campus and with dozens of off-campus vendors.
Flex Plans for Spring’23
Flex Plan Overview
Our Flex Plans feature access to your full balance of Dining Dollars for use anywhere throughout Dining Services to pay for your transactions (Dining Hall entrances, Dining Retail items, Dining On-Campus mobile orders). You may also use them for your guests.
Spring plans are active from January 21 to May 21, 2023. There are no refunds for unused portions of your plan.
You cannot add funds to your Dining Dollars balance. If your plan runs out before the semester ends, you can simply purchase another Flex Plan at any level. Additional Ram Account funds may be added at any time.
- FLEX 150 PLAN
Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
- $1,150 price per semester/plan
- Dining Dollars: 550 total balance
- Ram Account: $150 total starting balance
- Flex Swipes: 50 total balance
- FLEX 100 PLAN
Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
- $800 price per semester/plan
- Dining Dollars: 375 total balance
- Ram Account: $100 total starting balance
- Flex Swipes: 35 total balance
- FLEX 50 PLAN
Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
- $425 price per semester/plan
- Dining Dollars: 175 total balance
- Ram Account: $50 total starting balance
- Flex Swipes: 20 total balance
Am I required to have a Meal Plan?
All HRL campus Residents are required to have a plan:
- On-campus Residents living in Brookside Hall, Garrahy Hall, University Gateway Apartments, Wiley Hall, and the Talent Development Achievement House may choose from Unlimited Plans or Flex Plans.
- On-campus Residents in any other HRL housing not listed above must select from the Unlimited Plans.
- If you are currently not sure where you will be living for Spring’23, you will be guided to temporarily select the default meal plan (Unlimited Plus) in order to complete your HRL and Dining registration process on time. You will have the opportunity to update your selection when your housing is confirmed. See our website for details and announcements.
Commuter students are encouraged to consider having a meal plan but are not required to have one.
Have Special Dietary Needs?
With over 200 employees AllerTrain Certified and partnerships with select vendors, we can accommodate most food allergies and sensitivities, vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, and restrictions for religious observance. Please contact our dedicated Nutritionist for details.